Actions to Meet the Moment
How Barr is striving to support our grantees and partners in a challenging context
Barr Co-Founders Awarded Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy
Barbara and Amos Hostetter to receive honor recognizing “innovative philanthropists and their contributions to tackling global challenges.”
Barr Awards $12.9 Million in First Quarter of 2025
New grants support ongoing economic development through the arts, ensure accessible, reliable, and affordable transportation, and help advance excellence in public high schools in Massachusetts.
Information on Barr Foundation Presidential Search
By the end of 2025, Jim Canales will end his 11-year tenure as Barr's president. This page provides periodic updates on the search process.
Jim Canales to Conclude Tenure as Barr President by End of 2025
Upon installation of new president, Canales will succeed Co-Founder Barbara Hostetter as chair of the board of trustees.
Barr Awards $40.7 Million in Fourth Quarter of 2024
New grants will support community-based organizations working to expand arts and cultural access and belonging, create a collaborative regional structure to increase climate resilience, and help improve academic achievement and well-being of students.
Barr Awards $34.5 Million in Third Quarter of 2024
New grants will support community-based organizations advancing transportation and climate justice efforts across Massachusetts, literacy and youth leadership development programming for students, and art and cultural spaces that nurture community and connection.
Barr Awards $18.5 Million in Second Quarter of 2024
New grants will support community-based organizations aiming to transform public transit across Massachusetts, the expansion of access to high-quality, project-based curriculum that inspire and engage all students in the Commonwealth, and art advancements that inspire narrative shifts that reflect the full range of diversity and beauty of our communities.
Resources for Grant Seekers
Information that may help you find the funding you need, especially related to arts & creativity, climate, and education.