Barr Foundation
Boston, Massachusetts · EIN 046579815 · Private foundation
Barr Foundation is a private foundation based in Boston, Massachusetts. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $87.7M in grants paid and $1.54B in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 3,224 individual grants from this funder — $426.3M awarded across 2020–2024 — including its support for adult education. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What Barr Foundation funds
Barr Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, community improvement, criminal justice, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include black communities, children, families, foster youth, hispanic communities, homeless population.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| (298) United States Energy Foundation CLIMATE: TO ACCELERATE THE TRANSITION TO CLEAN ENERGY IN THE NORTHEAST | San Francisco, CA | $3.4M | 2023 |
| (855) United States Energy Foundation TO ACCELERATE THE TRANSITION TO CLEAN ENERGY IN THE NORTHEAST | San Francisco, CA | $3.3M | 2024 |
| (220) United States Energy Foundation CLIMATE: TO ACCELERATE THE TRANSITION TO CLEAN ENERGY IN THE NORTHEAST | San Francisco, CA | $3.3M | 2020 |
How to apply for funding from Barr Foundation
Barr Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at barrfoundation.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Barr Foundation
- Does Barr Foundation accept grant applications?
- Barr Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does Barr Foundation fund?
- Barr Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Example recipients include (298) United States Energy Foundation, (855) United States Energy Foundation, (220) United States Energy Foundation. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Barr Foundation give in grants?
- Barr Foundation reported $87.7M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $426.3M over 3,224 grants.
- Where is Barr Foundation located?
- Barr Foundation is based in Boston, Massachusetts. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 046579815.
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