“One child. One dream. That's where changing the world begins.”
Founders
Everett C. Leigh
Concert Pianist & Musician | Founder & President, EverEverest Non-Profit Organization | Vice President, Opus Music Foundation
Current Beats
Believe · Foster Love Gala 2025
On September 13, EverEverest Foundation, together with Foster Love—the nation’s largest nonprofit supporting foster youth—co-hosted the Foster Love Gala 2025: Believe.
The evening celebrated the leadership of Foster Love Founder Danny Mendoza, EverEverest Founder Everett Leigh, and Artistic & Academic Director Sunny Zhao, whose vision and commitment brought music, compassion, and community together on one stage.
Everett also performed alongside America’s Got Talent winner Richard Goodall, delivering an inspiring performance that helped raise over $1 million in support of foster children nationwide.
At EverEverest, we believe that when art and compassion unite, every child’s story can shine with hope and possibility.
Believe Gala · Art × Compassion × Education
EverEverest Foundation proudly co-presents the 2025 Believe Gala in exclusive partnership with Foster Love—the largest foster care non-profit in the U.S., serving over one million children.
Last year’s landmark event raised more than $1M to support foster youth nationwide. This year, the stage shines with Richard Goodall (Winner, America’s Got Talent 2024), alongside Everett C. Leigh and Sunny Zhao, in a powerful celebration where art and philanthropy converge.
Every performance, every story, is a reminder: you are not alone, you are loved, and you matter.
GRIT x Talks · UC Santa Barbara
Everett C. Leigh, Founder of the EverEverest Foundation, was invited to speak at UC Santa Barbara’s 2025 GRITx Talks. His presentation, “When One Star Becomes a Constellation: Cooperation and Compassion as Our True North,” highlighted the power of empathy and collaboration as guiding values for the next generation.
Through his leadership and vision, Everett continues to inspire young voices worldwide—reminding us that true change begins when compassion leads the way.
Small Acts, Big Hearts
EverEverest proudly supports Foster Love's Kids for Kids club, creating welcome bags for foster children. We may only do small things, but we pour our whole hearts into them. Every bag is a reminder to these incredible kids: you are not alone, you are loved, and you matter.
Music That Heals Hearts
Thanks to Mayor Blair Stewart's support, EverEverest and Opus Music Foundation hosted a beautiful two-hour benefit concert, raising $3,400 for foster children.
Music has the power to heal what words cannot touch. Through song, our community created a symphony of compassion - proving that every note played and every dollar raised carries love to children who need to know they matter.
EverEverest Presents: Where Compassion Drives Innovation
EverEverest's mission now reaches 11 schools across Orange County — and this April 17th, PASE brings that mission to life right here at Pacific Academy.
EverEverest Presents: The Opus Young Artists Scholarship Award
Dedicated to foster and underserved youth
$10,000 in Total Scholarships
Free Entry · Multiple Winners
Application Prompt: "Staying True"
Tell us about a time when you stayed true to your art.
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EverSound Winter Academy · Exclusive Webinar
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Ivy League Music Background Enhancement Workshop
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Writing Workshop
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Music + Psychology
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Young Artist
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Youngarts Intensive
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International Masterclass on Music Technology
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Audio Art 2025 · Csound in the Metaverse
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Csound in the Metaverse · Stanford CCRMA
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