Barr Foundation

Barr Foundation Barr is a private foundation located in Boston, Massachusetts. Founded in 1997, Barr has contributed more than $1 billion to charitable causes.

There is so much potential all around us. We aim to serve as both stewards and catalysts of that potential. As stewards, we nurture and enhance vital community assets. As catalysts, we cultivate and advance the breakthrough ideas that will shape our collective future. In all that we do, we focus on achieving impact as a constructive partner, willing to exercise leadership. Based in Boston, Barr fo

cuses regionally, and selectively engages nationally, in projects in the arts and culture, climate, and education sectors. With assets of $1.7 billion, Barr is among the largest private foundations in New England and has contributed more than $834 million to charitable causes since 1999.

Address

Two Atlantic Avenue
Boston, MA
02110

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

(617) 854-3500

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There is so much potential all around us. We aim to serve as both stewards and catalysts of that potential. As stewards, we nurture and enhance vital community assets. As catalysts, we cultivate and advance the breakthrough ideas that will shape our collective future. In all that we do, we focus on achieving impact as a constructive partner, willing to exercise leadership. Based in Boston, Barr focuses regionally, and selectively engages nationally, working in partnership with nonprofits, foundations, the public sector, and civic and business leaders to elevate the arts and creative expression, to advance solutions for climate change, and to connect all students to success in high school and beyond. With assets of $2 billion, Barr is among the largest private foundations in New England and has contributed more than $1 billion to charitable causes since 1999.