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Thank you for visiting The Actors' Fund of America's unclaimedcoogan.org website.
California Senate Bill 210 names The Actors' Fund as the custodian (trustee) of unclaimed set-aside, or Coogan funds for all earnings covered under the act. All earnings of a minor related to artistic or creative services are covered. (For the specific definition of covered earnings, click on the link to the law and review section 6750).
This website will give you links to information about the law, and other information that is important to young performers. For answers to frequently asked questions please click here for the Unclaimed Coogan Funds Fact Sheet.
Wells Fargo Bank is The Actors' Fund's financial partner. Employers will be directed to send unclaimed funds to a “lock box.” Checks should be made payable to The Actors’ Fund of America.
Checks and forms should be sent to:
Wells Fargo Lockbox Services
1200 W. 7th Street, Ste. T2-210
Attn: Dept 2964
Los Angeles , CA 90017-2349
We have developed a form for employers to complete for each beneficiary. Click employer application for the application and instructions.
Names of all beneficiaries, and instructions for claiming funds, will posted be on this website. Click beneficiary form (with an underline link) for both instructions and application for claiming funds
Two Wells Fargo branches are able to open Coogan accounts quickly, in compliance with SB 210's requirement that Coogan account information must be attached to the work permit 10 days after issuance. These branches are:
137 N Fairfax Avenue
Los Angeles California Ca 90036
Branch Manager Ayda Manamshian,
(310) 550-2925
12251 Ventura Boulevard
Studio City CA 91604
Branch Manager Patrick Parhami
(818) 980-6105
AFTRA-SAG Federal Credit Union is another option available to parents and guardians of young performers needing to open a Coogan account quickly and free of any fees. To help families avoid being victims of unclaimed Coogan funds, the credit union issues a Statement of Trustee to each new account holder providing production companies with clear and concise directions on how and to whom to pay Coogan funds.
Coogan account experts at AFTRA-SAG Federal Credit Union can also help young performers and their families:
- Track Coogan funds;
- Recover unclaimed Coogan funds;
- Open and manage Young Performer and Teen Access accounts;
- Learn about responsible use of ATM, debit, and credit cards;
- Invest Coogan funds for long-term benefits.
Donna Hurst, AFTRA-SAG FCU’s Coogan Account and IRA Specialist, can be reached directly at dhurst@aftrasagfcu.com or 818-562-3494.
In addition, three AFTRA-SAG Federal Credit Union branches are able to open Coogan accounts quickly, in compliance with the SB 210 requirement that Coogan account information be attached to the work permit within 10 days after issuance.
Los Angeles Branch(at Museum Square)
5757 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 925
Los Angeles, CA 90036
818-562-3400 (main operator)
Doria Hilleary, Branch Manager
Burbank Branch
4100 Riverside Ave., Suite A
Burbank, CA 91505
818-562-3400 (main operator)
Sid Henderson, Branch Manager
Sherman Oaks Branch
14118 Magnolia Blvd.
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
818-562-3400 (main operator)
Julie Thompson, Branch Manager
More information about AFTRA-SAG Federal Credit Union and Coogan accounts can be found online at www.aftrasagfcu.org.
AFTRA-SAG Federal Credit Union is dedicated to providing superior financial services to meet the unique needs of the professional performer community.