FireAid Surpasses $100 Million in Wildfire Relief Donations, First Grants Coming Mid-February
FireAid has successfully raised over $100 million for wildfire relief efforts, with the first phase of grants expected to be distributed by mid-February. The fundraising total includes proceeds from ticket sales, sponsorships, merchandise, and donations.
Illuminated Intuit Dome at night
Notable private donations came from Irving Azoff, U2, the Eagles, Andrew Hauptman, and Ellen Bronfman Hauptman. The Ballmer family is matching all donations dollar-for-dollar through February 7th.
The Annenberg Foundation is leading the FireAid Grants Advisory Committee, which consists of experienced LA-region philanthropic leaders. They are currently finalizing the distribution strategy for the funds to ensure they reach those most in need.
Additional wildfire relief efforts include:
- The Grammy Awards raising $24 million
- Jelly Roll's free Rose Bowl show for first responders
- NAMM establishing a dedicated relief fund
- Live Nation's Gve a Fck LA benefit concert at Hollywood Palladium
- "Give a Frock" memorabilia auction running until February 25th
- Bandcamp's February 7th profit donation to MusiCares
The combined FireAid concerts attracted over 50 million viewers, making it one of the most successful music industry charitable initiatives for wildfire relief to date.
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