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Barr Foundation

The Barr Foundation focuses on education, the environment, and the arts to strengthen communities and increase opportunity.

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Assets: $1.5B · Annual Giving: $60M+ · Est. 1987

Website (617) 854-3500

Funding Priorities

6

General

Education AccessSchool QualityClimate JusticeArts and CultureEnvironmental HealthCommunity Investment

Leadership

2

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Patricia A. Bauman

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Jim Canales

executive

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