Invest with Purpose
Leave a Legacy of Impact
LA LEGACY SOCIETY
WAYS TO GIVE
OUR VISION IN ACTION
We go beyond short-term fixes by investing in infrastructure and innovation that lead to lasting change for students and institutions.
At the Foundation, we believe education is the key to opportunity, equity, and lasting change. By including our foundation in your estate or financial plans, you ensure that future generations of students have the resources they need to learn, grow, and thrive.
Planned gifts allow you to make a significant impact — often greater than you imagined possible — while still achieving your personal and financial goals. Whether you're passionate about scholarships, innovative programs, or expanding access to quality education, your gift helps sustain our mission for years to come.
Whether you're just beginning to explore your options or have already included us in your plans, we're here to help.
We fund solutions, not band-aids.
Less than 5% of higher education giving supports community colleges.
Help us change that.
Ways to give
Bequests
Name the Foundation for the Los Angeles Community Colleges in your will or living trust. A bequest costs nothing now but supports our work for years to come.
Retirement Plans
Designate the Foundation for the Los Angeles Community Colleges as a beneficiary of your retirement plan and/or IRA. This is often one of the most tax-efficient ways to give.
Life Insurance
You can name the Foundation for the Los Angeles Community Colleges as a full, partial, or contingent beneficiary of a life insurance policy.
Charitable Trusts or Annuities
Structured gifts such as charitable remainder trusts or charitable gift annuities allow you to support our mission while potentially receiving income and tax benefits.
Your Legacy, Your Impact
A legacy gift ensures that your support continues beyond your lifetime — empowering future generations and sustaining the causes you care about most. Your generosity allows us to plan for the long term and deepen our impact in the community.
Join Our Legacy Society
When you make a planned gift, you become a member of our Legacy Society — a special group of supporters who are building a lasting foundation for our future. You can choose to be recognized or remain anonymous.
Your legacy can open doors to education, opportunity, and a brighter future.
Let’s build that future together.
If you have already included us in your plans, please let us know so we can thank you and ensure your gift is used according to your wishes.
If you’re just starting to explore your options, we’re here to help — with no obligation and full confidentiality. We’re happy to talk privately with you and/or your financial advisor to help you make a purposeful gift.
For additional information, please contact:
Daisy Pizana, Development Officer
(213) 891-2137