The Coogan Law requires employers to forward to The Actors Fund Unclaimed Coogan Trust account 15% of a minor’s gross earnings if a parent, guardian, or trustee fails to provide the employer with an appropriate trust statement within 180 days from the commencement of employment.

Employers also are required to provide identifying information on the beneficiary if known. See the full text of the law for complete requirements.

Please use the following pdf form if providing identifying information for one beneficiary:

One Beneficiary

For multiple beneficiaries, please use the following excel file:

 Multiple Beneficiaries

Please attach a hard copy of the Excel spreadsheet with the check(s) and email an electronic copy of the spreadsheet to BPSMActorsFund@usi.com.

Checks should be made payable to “The Actors Fund-Unclaimed Coogan Trust” and sent with beneficiary information to:

The Actors Fund of America  
FILE 2009
1801 W OLYMPIC BLVD
PASADENA, CA  91199-2009

For any questions, please call The Actors Fund at 323.933.9244, ext. 440.