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Working in partnership to elevate the arts; advance solutions for climate change; and expand educational opportunity for high schoolers in New England.
The #OBBBA will widen wealth disparities in Boston along racial lines. Cuts to social services like SNAP and Medicaid reduce families' ability to achieve long-term security. Funds go to necessities like food and healthcare, instead of assets like higher education, a home, or retirement accounts.
October 14, 2025 at 5:30 PM
This project will provide a critical natural buffer against rising sea levels for local communities. As the project develops over the next 2 to 5 years, residents will be invited to share their input.
April 15, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Advocating for nonprofits is essential.

We will invest in social sector infrastructure that enables knowledge sharing between orgs. This work has been part of our grantmaking at Barr for many years, and we anticipate investing further in the near term.
February 19, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Our success hinges on maintaining relationships that are rooted in mutual trust, respect, and care.

We are organizing trainings and capacity supports, working to reduce administrative burden, and creating more flexibility in how Barr funds can be used.
February 19, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Barr’s steadfast commitment to center racial equity remains unchanged.

To us, that means investing in leaders and solutions that bring us closer to a world where everyone can pursue their unbounded potential, and where the promise of equal opportunity for all becomes a reality.
February 19, 2025 at 5:58 PM