The Barr Foundation
Barr Foundation Judaica (Virginia Beach, VA) appears to be a private foundation/collection that organizes exhibitions of Torah pointers (yads). The site lists exhibitions, collection highlights, and a contact (Clay Barr) with an email address and exhibition dates through 2025.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small-to-mid sized cultural, arts, museum, or community nonprofits (including Jewish cultural organizations) seeking modest operating or project support, especially those with a Virginia connection or exhibition-oriented proposals.
Good Fit
- • Requesting a modest grant (typical awards are under $5,000).
- • Project is for exhibitions, cultural programming, or arts/community events.
- • Organization can make a concise written request and supply basic fiscal documentation.
- • Has a local Virginia presence or a clear partnership with a Virginia institution.
Geography
Observed grants in the latest year span about 18 states, showing a multi-state footprint; however, nearly half of dollars stayed in the foundation's home state, indicating a strong local tilt within a broader national reach.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded roughly 100+ distinct recipients each year across three observed years, with a substantial mix of returning and new grantees, which indicates a broad and diverse recipient set for its size.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of openness includes public application instructions and a written-request route, plus observed new entrants each year (27 new recipients in the latest year and 16 new in the prior year), so unfamiliar applicants have a plausible path to funding.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
