Sesame Workshop is an independent non-profit private foundation based in New York, New York. Established in 1966, the mission of the foundation is to use the educational power of media to help children everywhere reach their highest potential. The assets of the foundation are managed and governed by the board of trustees.Sesame Workshop's investment portfolio is valued at over $256.864 million, with investments in domestic and international equity, fixed income, private equity, opportunistic funds, hedge funds and cash.