About Us - Equal Learning Fund in Santa Barbara, CA

Making performance arts education available for all

Imagine a world where every child has equal access to performing arts training. Imagine how we could educate, empower and inspire our youth to create a better world..

Giving kids the skills to succeed

Research has shown that performing arts training supports academic progress through reading and comprehension. Just as important, the social skills of teamwork, communication and confidence give the children the courage to take on the challenges of today’s world. These are skills for life!

Values Statement

K - I - N - D

Kindness,

Integrity

Neutrality

Dedication

If you have questions about who we are and what we do, please contact us here. We are here to assist you.

Mission Statement

The Equal learning fund opens doors to high-quality performing arts education for young people from low income families. We provide scholarships that ensure equitable access to training and education.

Our Team

Our team is represented by those who are passionate about performing arts education and
it’s proven contribution to a child’s academic success and personal development. With many years of experience in performing arts training and the non-profit world, as well as a deep commitment to the community our aim is to provide opportunity to those without financial ability.

Elisabeth Allen, Monty Smith, Anastasha Rousso, Susan Dye Melican,
Forrest Leichtberg, Maya Smith

Donate to our nonprofit organization. Equal Learning Fund is registered as a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization. Donations are tax deductible to the full extent allowed under IRS regulations.

Equal Learning Fund®

Values Statement

Mission Statement

Elisabeth Allen, Monty Smith, Anastasha Rousso, Susan Dye Melican,
Forrest Leichtberg, Maya Smith

Donate to our nonprofit organization. Equal Learning Fund is registered as a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization. Donations are tax deductible to the full extent allowed under IRS regulations.

Equal Learning Fund®

Equal Learning Fund®

Values Statement

Mission Statement

Elisabeth Allen, Monty Smith, Anastasha Rousso, Susan Dye Melican, Forrest Leichtberg, Maya Smith​

Donate to our nonprofit organization. Equal Learning Fund is registered as a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization. Donations are tax deductible to the full extent allowed under IRS regulations.​​

Equal Learning Fund®

Elisabeth Allen, Monty Smith, Anastasha Rousso, Susan Dye Melican,
Forrest Leichtberg, Maya Smith

Donate to our nonprofit organization. Equal Learning Fund is registered as a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization. Donations are tax deductible to the full extent allowed under IRS regulations.