Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. fund is an independent non-profit private foundation based in San Francisco, California. Established in 1953, the foundation seeks to promote equal rights and opportunities with an emphasis on immigrants and gays and lesbians, improve the lives of low-income families and children with a special focus on education, invest in the leadership of our nonprofit partners and ensure members of our community have access to and benefit from the Bay Area's cultural and civic assets. The assets of the foundation are managed and governed by the board of directors.Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. Fund's investment portfolio is valued at $443.66 million, with investments in private equity, hedge fund, real estate, and cash.