Whitman Institute

Whitman Institute is an independent non-profit foundation located in San Francisco, California. Established in 1985, by Fred Whitman the foundation's mission is to encourage and support processes and relationships that foster leadership, citizen engagement, and creative and critical thinking. It provides financial support to organizations and individuals. The assets of the foundation are managed and administered by the board of trustees.Whitman Institute's investment portfolio is valued at over US$ million, with investments in fixed income, hedge funds, and cash.