The Michelle Avan Legacy Fund

The Michelle Avan Legacy Fund honors the indelible life and mission of Los Angeles business and community leader Michelle Avan who passed away on August 4^th, 2021. She led an exemplary 25 year plus career in the financial services industry and was one of the most highly respected businesswomen across the industry. Michelle was a beacon of light who lived her life by the mantra: “To whom much is given, much is required.” She was committed to giving back to underserved communities and serving as a role model. Her passions included empowering and uplifting underrepresented women and children to fulfill their full potential. This fund supports: Families who are affected by domestic violence as well as the organizations who care for them; Educational support and resources to teach financial literacy to underrepresented youths; & Community organizations that provide school resources, meals, & shelter to women and children.

To make a secure, tax-deductible donation online, click on the button below. You may also send checks payable to the California Community Foundation, noting that the donation is for the Michelle Avan Legacy Fund. Checks should be mailed to:

California Community Foundation
717 W Temple St.
Los Angeles, CA 90012

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Contributions to the California Community Foundation represent irrevocable gifts subject to the legal and fiduciary control of the foundation’s board of directors. This charge will appear on your credit card statement as a payment to “Calif Comm Fdn – CCF”. In addition, California Community Foundation incurs a third-party administrative fee of 2.7 percent for credit card contributions. The foundation will charge the fee directly to the individual fund.