empowering performers nationwide
Assist, Educate, Inspire
The SAG-AFTRA Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization offering comprehensive professional development and educational resources as well as emergency financial and health assistance programs to SAG-AFTRA artists nationwide.
The Foundation values the essential contributions of performing artists to entertainment, media, the arts, and culture. In a rapidly changing industry and world, the Foundation is dedicated to providing SAG-AFTRA actors, voiceover artists, broadcasters, dancers, and other members with new and valuable tools to navigate industry shifts, along with training opportunities to hone and develop their craft.
In addition, the Foundation supports SAG-AFTRA artists throughout the various phases of a career in the arts, offering emergency assistance and scholarship programs to ensure no performer faces tough times alone.
The Foundation also encourages celebrated performers to give back through its children’s literacy program, Storyline Online, fostering a love of reading in millions of children worldwide.
Committed to education and community, the Foundation strives to create a supportive and innovative environment where performers can expand their skills to achieve their highest potential while staying grounded and knowing they have support in times of urgent need.
As a nonprofit organization, the Foundation relies entirely on gifts, grants, and donations to maintain all of its programs at no cost, and appreciates and applauds all of its generous donors and sponsors for their vital support.
To become a supporter, donate today.
Our Mission
The SAG-AFTRA Foundation provides vital assistance and educational programming to the professionals of SAG-AFTRA while serving the public at large through its signature children’s literacy program Storyline Online®.
The SAG-AFTRA Foundation is committed to equity, inclusivity and diversity in all of its programs, and strives to assist, educate and inspire SAG-AFTRA members so they may fully participate in their careers, regardless of race, national origin, ancestry, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, gender identity or expression, age or disability.
The SAG-AFTRA Foundation has a zero tolerance policy against discrimination and harassment of SAG-AFTRA members, its employees and all persons involved in the operations of the Foundation.
Our Vision
We believe in a world where all artists can realize their dreams and children are empowered to create their own.
Our History
1985
SAG Foundation Incorporates
1987
Foundation Launches Dales Scholarship Fund
1991
Foundation Grants First $1M in Financial Assistance
1996
Foundation Establishes Catastrophic Health Fund
1999
Storyline® Begins
2001
The Business of Acting
2001
Conversations Commence
2002
The Start of Storyline Online®
2003
Foundation Grants $5M in Financial Assistance
2004
The Creation of Casting Access
2005
Storyline Online's First Million Views
2008
Actors Center Opens in LA
2009
Foundation Grants $10M in Financial Assistance
2009
President JoBeth Williams
2010
Conversations Go Live
2010
Voiceover Lab Opens in LA
2010
Annual Golf Classic Tees Off
2010
Storyline Online Milestone
2014
Actors Center Opens in NY
2014
Foundation's YouTube Milestone
2015
30th Anniversary Celebration
2015
Becoming the SAG-AFTRA Foundation
2015
Breaking Ground in NY
2015
On-Camera Lab Opens in NY
2016
The Robin Williams Center Opens
2016
George Heller Memorial Scholarship Assumed
2016
Storyline Online Milestone
2017
Actors' Council Forms
2017
2nd Annual Patron of the Artists Awards
2018
Formation of the Entertainment Industry Council
2018
3rd Annual Patron of the Artists Awards
2018
First Emmy® Nomination
2019
President Courtney B. Vance
2019
4th Annual Patron of the Artists Awards
2019
On-Camera Lab Opens in LA
2020
COVID-19 Drives Foundation to Virtual
2020
President Vance's Weekly Fireside Chats
2020
Storyline Online Surges Amid Remote Learning
2021
4,800+ Virtual Programs Produced for SAG-AFTRA Members
2021
Storyline Online Milestone
2022
Grants Over $7 Million in COVID Relief
2022
Testimonial of Support
2023
Breaking Ground in LA
2023
Grants over $11.5 Million in Assistance
2023
Second Emmy® Nomination
2024
50 Million Views
2024
Meryl Streep Center Opens
2024
Third Emmy® Nomination
Employment
SAG-AFTRA Foundation is an equal-opportunity employer.
The SAG-AFTRA Foundation is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, ancestry, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, gender identity or expression, age or disability.
The SAG-AFTRA Foundation is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
Financial Transparency and Documents
View our 501(c)(3) letter.
View our Donor Privacy Policy.
View our Fundraising Disclosure Statement.
View our Anti-Harassment Policy.
View our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI) Statement.
