FireAid, the all-star benefit concert event placed on in January, raised $100 million for Los Angeles wildfire aid efforts. On Saturday (July 26), the crew behind the twin reveals at L.A.’s Intuit Dome and Kia Discussion board launched an announcement in response to “misinformation being shared on-line” relating to funds distribution.
The lengthy listing of performers at FireAid — which was livestreamed, and drew in more than 50 million viewers — included Inexperienced Day with Billie Eilish, Jelly Roll, Katy Perry, Woman Gaga, Olivia Rodrigo, Peso Pluma, Stevie Surprise, Lil Child, Tate McRae, Sting, Alanis Morissette, Anderson .Paak with Dr. Dre and Sheila E, Dawes, John Mayer, a Nirvana reunion, Joni Mitchell, a reunited No Doubt, P!nk and the Crimson Scorching Chili Peppers, and lots of others. Funds had been raised from ticket and merchandise gross sales, sponsorships, donations from the private and non-private presents.
In February FireAid reported its first disbursement of funds within the quantity of roughly $50 million, and in June the distribution of a second round of grants within the quantity of $25 million. It’s anticipated that the remaining $25 million will likely be distributed by the top of 2025.
In its assertion shared Saturday morning, organizers mentioned, “There was an rising quantity of misinformation being shared on-line in regards to the distribution of FireAid funds. We need to tackle considerations and make certain that Angelenos and the hundreds of donors who generously contributed have a clear view into how FireAid is placing their {dollars} to work.”
FireAid mentioned the Los Angeles Occasions has reached out to greater than 100 organizations that acquired funds to evaluate the grants acquired and the way the cash was used, noting the publication “decided ‘FireAid was an pressing lifeline within the worst of the catastrophe and past.’”
The $100 million raised helped survivors of the L.A. wildfires get better and rebuild, mentioned FireAid, who reported partnering with space nonprofits which have the flexibility to instantly attain individuals who discovered themselves in want of meals stability, housing and extra.
“Every recipient is required to report on fund utilization to make sure full transparency and affect,” mentioned Saturday’s assertion. “The year-end outcomes, that are due in December 2025, will likely be audited by FireAid’s auditor, KPMG.”
The FireAid web site has an inventory of companions who’ve acquired grants — out there at fireaidla.org/grants — and can proceed to publish documentation of how funds are reaching individuals affected by L.A.’s wildfires.
“Whereas there’s way more work to do, the cash raised via FireAid is delivering a lot wanted help to as many individuals as attainable,” mentioned the observe launched on Saturday.
See the total assertion under.