Herman Warsh

Herman Warsh (died in 2006) "and his wife, Maryanne Mott, created the CS Fund in 1981. They also endowed the Warsh/Mott Legacy to assure the continuation of their philanthropy beyond their lifetimes. Over the course of the past twenty five years, Herman and Maryanne have supported hundreds of progressive initiatives via these foundations as well as through their own personal giving.

"Herman was a fierce defender of Constitutional rights. He believed that dissent is essential to a democratic society and as such is an expression of true patriotism. He was also a passionate advocate on a number of environmental issues. Well beyond money, he gave generously of his time, serving on several boards of directors including the Fund for Santa Barbara, High Country News, and Pacifica Graduate Institute. Herman chaired the board of the Environmental Policy Institute during a merger that combined three organizations into what is now Friends of the Earth US, one of the nation’s key progressive environmental institutions."

• Trustee Emeritus, Ruth Mott Fund
• Funder, Peace Brigades International