Actors’ Equity Foundation
Who We Are…
Established in 1962, the Actors' Equity Foundation, a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization, exists to support the professional theatre community, from emerging artists to seasoned vets, while promoting and investing in theatre and the performing arts.
What We Do…
GRANTS to over 150 theatres nationwide
FINANCIAL SUPPORT to agencies serving the arts community
AWARDS celebrating the talent of individual actors selected by panels of experts
…our partnership
"We owe a huge debt to our partners.
Your renewed support enables us to serve countless audiences and artists each season"
- The Public Theater, NY
…our grants
"With your generous support we can provide unparalleled arts-in-education programming to schools throughout the Midwest"
- Chicago Shakespeare Theatre
…our awards
“This award is for all the pioneers who stuck at it and said ‘I am here, let me roar”
- BAAYORK LEE, Paul Robeson Award, 2014