Altman Foundation is an independent non-profit private foundation based in New York, New York. Established in 1913 under Benjamin Altman's will "for the benefit of such charitable and educational institutions in the City of New York as said directors shall approve". The mission of the agency is to support programs and institutions which enrich the quality of life in New York City, with a particular focus on initiatives that help individuals and families benefit from the services and opportunities which will enable them to achieve their full potential. The assets of the foundation are administered by the board of trustees.Altman Foundation's investment portfolio was valued at $247.89 million, with investments in publicly-traded equities, fixed income securities, infrastructure, natural resources, private equity, real estate, hedge fund, real assets, and cash.