Founded in 1913 under the will of Benjamin Altman, the Altman Foundation focuses on advancing racial and economic equity and promoting a sound and just recovery from the impact of the pandemic. The foundation supports organizations working in its five program areas, emphasizing not only acting as grantmakers but also as investors in human gain. They aim to learn alongside their grantees, take chances on promising ideas, stay the course with issues and high-performing grantees, and prioritize results over activities.