Empowering and supporting young people engaged in creative arts who face career challenges due to debilitating disease or disability.
"I always have this gnawing desire to create something I agree with emotionally plus the sensation that I know nothing and must learn more."
Founded in 2017, the Anton Yelchin Foundation’s mission is to empower and support young people engaged in creative arts who face career challenges due to debilitating disease or disability.
Our primary work involves three areas:
Our grant application period is open year-round.
If you would like to volunteer your services, your time, or skills to the foundation, please let us know!
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Anton Viktorovich Yelchin (1989–2016) was a creative spirit who left a beautiful legacy of timeless work in film, television, photography, and music.
Anton was born in the former Soviet Union to a family of artists. When Anton was six months old, he came to America with his parents as refugees.
Anton’s parents were both noted professional figure skaters and artists, and Anton took skating lessons before shifting to acting. His first film role came at age 9 and a half years old, and he worked steadily as a professional artist until his tragic and unexpected death.
When Anton’s life was cut short at age 27, his parents created the Anton Yelchin Foundation to honor his memory.
Anton did not share details about his medical challenges with the public, but he suffered from Cystic Fibrosis from an early age. Despite these significant challenges, Anton went on to excel in the arts. It is this spirit of resilience and strength that embodies the mission of the Foundation.
Our mission is to empower and support young people engaged in creative arts who face career challenges due to debilitating disease or disability.
The Foundation gives out annual grants to young artists in addition to other forms of support. By helping young artists shine, Anton’s genius and spirit will continue in those we support.
If you would like to honor Anton’s memory by supporting the Anton Yelchin Foundation, please contact us or make a donation.
