Smart Ways to Give
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 achieving your personal and financial goals. These gifts often cost nothing today yet create sustained impact for students tomorrow. They may also offer financial and tax benefits for you and your loved ones. 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.
You can change that.
Ways to Give
Bequests
You can make an enormous difference during your lifetime without impacting your assets or cash flow. 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.
Designate the Foundation for the Los Angeles Community Colleges as a beneficiary for part or all of your unused retirement assets like your IRA, 401(k), 403(b), pension, or other tax-deferred plan. It is a great way to support our mission.
Beneficiary Designations
A DAF is like a charitable savings account. You contribute to the fund, receive a tax deduction, and then recommend grants to charities like the Foundation for the Los Angeles Community Colleges over time.
Donor Advised Fund (DAF)
If you invest in a gift annuity with the Foundation for the Los Angeles Community Colleges, you will receive a tax deduction this year, and enjoy fixed payments for life.
Charitable Gift Annuity
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.
Your Legacy, Your Impact
When you make a planned gift, you become a member of our LA 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.
Join the LA Legacy Society
Your legacy can help students succeed — for generations to come.
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.
We’re happy to share general information to help you explore your options. Because every situation is unique, we recommend speaking with your attorney or financial advisor to determine the best approach for you and your loved ones.
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, your estate attorney, and/or your financial advisor to help you make a purposeful gift.
For additional information, please contact:
Daisy Pizana, Development Officer
(213) 891-2137