Barr Foundation

Organization Overview

Barr Foundation is located in Boston, MA. The organization was established in 1988. According to its NTEE Classification (T22) the organization is classified as: Private Independent Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Barr Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, Barr Foundation generated $449.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 3 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $157.5m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 9.1% per year over the past 3 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2020, Barr Foundation has awarded 1,428 individual grants totaling $187,976,921. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

TO INTRODUCE SCHOOL SYSTEMS TO RESEARCH, SUPPORTS, TOOLS, AND RESOURCES THAT WILL DRIVE COVID-19 RECOVERY AND RENEWAL AND TO PROVIDE DEEP, CUSTOM COVID RECOVERY SYSTEM SUPPORTS TO HELP BARR PARTNER DISTRICTS LEVERAGE ESSER FUNDS FOR LONG-TERM TRANSFORMATION.


TO CONTINUE SUPPORT FOR CATALYZE NEW MODELS GRANTEE LEARNING COMMUNITIES.


TO SUPPORT THE EVALUATION OF PHASE TWO OF THE BARR FOUNDATION'S ENGAGE NEW ENGLAND INITIATIVE.


TO SUPPORT A "CULTURE AND COMMUNITY AT A TIME OF CRISIS" STUDY AND THE INCLUSION OF BLACK AND BIPOC AUDIENCES IN THE STUDY.


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Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Attuned Education Partners Llc
$1,120,000
The Learning Agenda
$933,952
Sri International
$619,097
90 West Llc
$355,726
Slover Linett Audience Research
$314,050
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar $448,738
Interest on Savings $22,158
Dividends & Interest $41,823,286
Net Rental Income$0
Net Gain on Sale of Assets $389,393,341
Capital Gain Net Income $385,161,874
Net ST Capital Gain $0
Income Modifications $0
Profit on Inventory Sales $0
Other Income $17,461,344
Total Revenue $449,148,867

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Barr Foundation has awarded $100,253,934 in support to 724 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

(18) COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS

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Springfield, MA

PURPOSE: ARTS & CREATIVITY: TO SUPPORT THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE CREATIVE FUTURES FUND

$5,500,000

(222) UNITED STATES ENERGY FOUNDATION

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San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: CLIMATE: TO ACCELERATE THE TRANSITION TO CLEAN ENERGY IN THE NORTHEAST

$3,275,000

(303) NATIONAL CENTER FOR CIVIC INNOVATION INC

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New York, NY

PURPOSE: EDUCATION: TO SUPPORT SPRINGPOINT IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ONE COHORT OF A TEACHER TO LEADER FELLOWSHIP

$1,700,000

(136) CONSERVATION LAW FOUNDATION INC

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Boston, MA

PURPOSE: CLIMATE: TO PROVIDE PROGRAM SUPPORT FOR THE TRANSPORTATION FOR MASSACHUSETTS COALITION

$1,600,000

(301) NATIONAL CENTER FOR CIVIC INNOVATION INC

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New York, NY

PURPOSE: EDUCATION: TO CONTINUE TO LEAD THE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR THE SCHOOLS IN THE ENGAGE NEW ENGLAND COHORT

$1,500,000

(58) NEW ENGLAND FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS INC

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Boston, MA

PURPOSE: ARTS & CREATIVITY: TO SUPPORT THE NEW ENGLAND FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS TO RECENTER ITS PUBLIC ART PROGRAM AROUND CONCEPTS OF SPATIAL JUSTICE

$1,200,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Barr Foundation has recieved totaling $13,978.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Essex County Community Foundation Incorporated

Danvers, MA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$13,978
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