News and announcements as well as ideas and commentary about innovation in the social sector.
To respond to the current moment, Barra will remain committed to our philanthropic approach and principles, disburse small unrestricted grants to our Catalyst Fund and Mission-Aligned Investing partners, and contribute to emerging collaborative funding efforts to strengthen the broader nonprofit and impact investing ecosystems.
Adriana Abizadeh of KCT, a Barra impact investing and grantee partner, penned an op-ed on the need for community-led development, neighborhood wealth building, and long-term infrastructure that centers residents, entrepreneurs, and organizers who have been there doing the work.
Barra recognizes the uncertainty and fear of this current moment for our grantees, partners, and communities. We are trying to prepare as best we can for what comes next by thinking about actions we can take to support our communities. Read on for some helpful resources.
Since 1963, The Barra Foundation has invested in innovation to inspire change and strengthen communities in the Greater Philadelphia region. But, our strategy has evolved over time. Watch this 3-minute video to learn more about Barra’s particular approach to supporting innovation in the region.
The fellowships recognize and reward the efforts of Philadelphia-based BIPOC artists who make a difference in their communities above and beyond the challenging work of sustaining their own careers.
We love to feature Barra grantees that continue to innovate and transform communities in Greater Philadelphia. Learn what Oscar and his team have been up to lately.
Check out Vision Philadelphia’s latest paper on six collaborative actions for Board and staff to improve nonprofit financial resilience.
Barra has switched to a new grants management system: Fluxx. Read on to learn how to access the new portal and apply for funding.
Through first-person narrative from our founder, Robert L. McNeil Jr., and testimonies from past leadership and grantee partners, Barra tells our decades-long story of impact as we invest in innovation to strengthen communities in Greater Philadelphia.
The Nowak Metro Finance Lab has published ‘The Kensington Corridor Trust: The First Four Years’ exploring the organization’s work to address development of a neighborhood commercial corridor by placing properties into a community-governed trust. Barra supports KCT through a mission-aligned investment.