The Barra Foundation

The Barra Foundation seeks to enhance the quality of life in the Greater Philadelphia region by investing in innovative organizations that advance arts and culture, education, and human services.

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Assets: $350M · Annual Giving: $20M+ · Est. 1963

Website (610) 964-7601

Funding Priorities

Health

Community Health(Healthcare Access)

Families

Arts and Culture(Arts Education)Youth DevelopmentEducation Access(K-12 Education)Family Stability(Family Counseling)

Leadership

Robert J. Barra

board

Kristina L. Campbell

executive

The Journey

22 connected resources across 5 levels

Trail depth

Level 1

Get CuriousRead, watch, explore

We are building resources for this level

Level 2

Find Your PeopleMeet orgs, neighbors, groups8 resources

Level 3

Show UpEvents, meetings, volunteering

We are building resources for this level

Level 4

Go DeeperTraining, sustained involvement8 resourcesYou are here

PolicyNational Social and Emotional Learning WeekThis federal resolution supports National Social and Emotional Learning Week in March 2026. Social and emotional learning helps students manage feelings, get along with others, and make good decisions at school and in life.

PolicyInvesting in Public SchoolsThis federal bill would send more money to public schools so they can buy better supplies, support teachers, and fix up school buildings. This could mean better classrooms for you and your family.

PolicyWomen's Sports ProtectionThis federal bill sets rules about who can compete in women's Olympic and amateur sports. It focuses on making sure female athletes have fair competition and equal opportunities in the sports they love.

+5 more at this level

Level 5

Make Your MoveAdvocacy, organizing, creating6 resources

Focus Areas

Healthcare Access K-12 Education Youth Development Family Counseling Arts Education

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