Michael Straus is a prominent American philanthropist and arts advocate based in New York. He served as Chairman Emeritus of the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts and Chairman Emeritus of the Robert Rauschenberg Foundation, organizations dedicated to supporting contemporary visual artists and innovative art projects. In addition to his leadership in the arts sector, Straus is a contributing writer for The Brooklyn Rail, a leading publication on art, culture, and criticism. Along with his wife Zahava Straus, he donated to establish the Straus Center at Yeshiva University.