Barr Foundation — Grants, Assets & 990-PF Profile

Q: What is Barr Foundation?

Barr Foundation is a private foundation based in Boston, MA with $1.91B in total assets, per its IRS Form 990-PF.

Barr Foundation is a private foundation based in Boston, Massachusetts with $1.91B in assets, focused on Philanthropy & Grantmaking. Profile based on its IRS Form 990-PF filing, compiled by Grantoria.

$1.91Btotal assets

1988IRS ruling year

Philanthropy & Grantmakingfocus area

🏆 Top 1% of 11,589 tracked U.S. private foundations by total assets.

Grants Barr Foundation has awarded

40 grantees · $32.6M total in its latest IRS Form 990-PF. Largest recipients:

(298) United States Energy Foundation $3.4M
(430) Tntp Inc $1.7M
(87) New Venture Fund $1.5M
(383) National Center For Civic Innovation Inc $1.1M
(384) National Center For Civic Innovation Inc $1.1M
(723) Third Sector New England Inc $1M
(137) Zeiterion Theatre Inc $1M
(191) Conservation Law Foundation Inc $1M
(235) Metropolitan Area Planning Council $1M
(62) Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival Inc $1M
(67) Massachusetts Development Finance Agency $1M
(78) National Arts Strategies Inc $1M
(187) Conservation Law Foundation Inc $850K
(386) National Center For Civic Innovation Inc $800K
(236) Metropolitan Area Planning Council $800K
(85) New England Foundation For The Arts Inc $750K
(834) Mystic River Watershed Association Inc $750K
(743) Massachusetts Budget And Policy Center Inc $750K
(72) Massachusetts Museum Of Contemporary Art Foundation Inc $750K
(77) Metropolitan Area Planning Council $750K
(831) Conservation Law Foundation Inc $675K
(124) Third Sector New England Inc $600K
(88) Newvue Communities Inc $600K
(147) Alternatives For Community And Environment Inc $600K
(701) Center For Economic Democracy Inc $600K

Grantees recorded on Form 990-PF Part XV; amounts aggregated by Grantoria. Linked names have full recipient profiles.

Giving history

Total grants paid by year (IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV).

FY2020$87.7M
FY2021$100.3M
FY2022$108.5M
FY2023$106.9M

About Barr Foundation

TypePrivate foundation
Primary focusPhilanthropy & Grantmaking
HeadquartersBoston, Massachusetts
EIN046579815
IRS ruling1988

Financial data from the organization's IRS Form 990-PF (Exempt Organizations Business Master File). View 990-PF filings on ProPublica →

Grants in Philanthropy & Grantmaking area

This foundation funds philanthropy & grantmaking. While we build out its grantee history, explore open federal grants in the same space:

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Frequently asked questions

What is Barr Foundation?

Barr Foundation is a private foundation based in Boston, Massachusetts with $1.91B in total assets, as reported on its IRS Form 990-PF.

What does Barr Foundation fund?

Its primary focus area is Philanthropy & Grantmaking (IRS NTEE classification). For grant opportunities in this area, see open grants.

What is the EIN of Barr Foundation?

Barr Foundation's EIN is 046579815. View its 990-PF filings on ProPublica.

How do I apply for a grant from Barr Foundation?

Private foundations like Barr Foundation typically award grants by invitation or through their own application process — review its giving area (Philanthropy & Grantmaking) and find official contact details in its IRS Form 990-PF. Grantoria is an independent directory and is not affiliated with Barr Foundation. For grants open to public application right now, use the Grant Finder.

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File (Form 990-PF), compiled by Grantoria. Financial figures reflect the latest available IRS data; grantee history is being added. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the foundation.