FireAid

Extracted Attributes

• Type

  501(c)(3) organization and fundraising initiative

• Founded

  January 2025

• Location

  Inglewood, California, United States

• Organizer

  Annenberg Foundation

• Key Venues

  Intuit Dome and Kia Forum in Inglewood, California

• Total Funds Raised

  Over $100 million USD

Timeline

• FireAid hosts a massive two-venue benefit concert at the Intuit Dome and Kia Forum in Inglewood, California, raising over $100 million USD for wildfire relief. (Source: Wikipedia)

  2025-01-30

• Representative Kevin Kiley requests the Department of Justice to investigate FireAid's management of funds. (Source: Wikipedia)

  2025-07-31

• FireAid publicizes an independent review by law firm Latham & Watkins, which cleared the organization of any financial misconduct. (Source: https://fireaidla.org)

  2025-09-08

• The House Judiciary Committee releases an interim report accusing FireAid of misusing charitable donations for administrative costs and unrelated projects. (Source: Wikipedia)

  2026-01-01

FireAid

FireAid was a two-venue benefit concert and music-based fundraising initiative that took place in Inglewood, California, United States, on January 30, 2025. The event, organized by the Annenberg Foundation, raised funds to help those affected by the January 2025 Southern California wildfires, as well as funds to help prevent future wildfires in the area. Several of the people involved in the production of the event were directly affected by the fires, including producer Tim Sexton, lead mixing engineer Bob Clearmountain, and technical director Eric Becker.

Web Search Results

• FireAid - Wikipedia

  Wikipedia The Free Encyclopedia ## Contents # FireAid FireAid | | | --- | | Benefit concert by the Annenberg Foundation | | | | | | Location | Inglewood, California, US | | Venue | Intuit Dome Kia Forum | | Date | January 30, 2025 (2025-01-30) | | Website | Official website | FireAid was a two-venue benefit concert and music-based fundraising initiative that took place in Inglewood, California, United States, on January 30, 2025. The event, organized by the Annenberg Foundation, raised funds to help those affected by the January 2025 Southern California wildfires, as well as funds to help prevent future wildfires in the area. [...] On July 31, 2025, Representative Kevin Kiley "Kevin Kiley (politician)") (CA-03) posted on X about this issue and requested the Department of Justice to investigate. In response, FireAid hired a law firm, Latham & Watkins to review the funds sent. Their report found no misrepresentation, fraud, or otherwise improper management or use of funds. The House Judiciary Committee released an interim report in January 2026. According to the Committee, FireAid disbursed at least $75 million to 118 non-profits and at least $25 million has not been distributed. The report criticized FireAid for more than a half-million dollars that were "used to pay bonuses, salaries, and consultants for non-profit organizations" along with funds sent to causes "with little or no nexus to assisting fire victims." [...] ## Fundraising The Annenberg Foundation distributed contributions to FireAid, whose organizers set up a 501(c)(3)(3)_organization "501(c)(3) organization") for the purpose. Steve Ballmer and his wife Connie pledged to match all donations made during the live event. The Ballmers' offer was later extended to match donations made during streams for the next year. During his segment, Billy Crystal noted that band U2 pledged $1 million. Proceeds from donations, sales, and sponsorships exceeded $100 million. ## Online streaming partners Following the event, streaming partners extended on-demand access to the broadcast for a full year. The concert was broadcast live on many different streaming platforms and radio stations around the world including: ### Video streaming platforms

• New Report Details How FireAid Diverted Charitable Donations to Left-Wing Pet Projects & Illegal Aliens Instead of California Fire Victims | House Judiciary Committee Republicans

  WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Judiciary Committee released an interim staff report titled "FireAid Apparently Misused Charitable Donations by Funding Illegal Aliens, Podcasters, and Non-Profits' Administrative Costs." Based on internal documents obtained by the Committee, the report details how FireAid—a fundraising initiative created to provide direct relief to wildfire victims in Southern California—diverted donations intended for fire victims to left-leaning pet projects, illegal aliens, and administrative costs for various non-profit organizations. [...] FireAid advertised that all donations raised during its benefit concert would go directly to victims of the California wildfires. Unfortunately, this was not the case. To date, FireAid has granted $75 million of the $100 million raised to a total of 188 non-profits, including $100,000 for voter participation efforts for Native Americans, $550,000 to groups involved in political advocacy, an unknown amount of money toward illegal aliens, $100,000 to podcasters, and over $500,000 for bonuses, salaries, and consultants for non-profit organizations.

• FireAid

  ## Phase 2 Grants In this second phase, FireAid is shifting focus toward long-term recovery and restoring stability, connection and well-being across entire communities. The new $25 million in grants supports initiatives around financial and housing stability, mental health and trauma services for families and individuals, and community infrastructure. Additional funding will also go toward environmental remediation, soil testing, permitting support, and sustainable rebuilding efforts, while educational support helps students regain a sense of normalcy. Aid for small business and displaced workers strengthens the local economy and supports overall recovery efforts. [...] LOS ANGELES, CA — September 8, 2025 — FireAid responded today to the release of an independent review by Latham & Watkins which confirmed FireAid has distributed funds in line with its mission with no misuse of funds. The law firm conducted an independent review of the charity, and shared conclusive findings affirming that FireAid has acted in accordance with mission, has strong accountability measures and aid is reaching affected communities. In addition to sharing the independent review, FireAid furthered their commitment to transparency, issuing a public-facing Progress Report that clearly documents where FireAid funds came from, where those funds were distributed and how those funds are helping to support fire survivors. [...] ## From Tragedy to Action: The Birth of FireAid In January 2025, Los Angeles endured a series of horrific fires that tore holes across our city’s colorful fabric. An outpouring of love and support was channeled into ongoing relief efforts, including the FireAid benefit concert, a worldwide event made possible by dozens of sponsors, streamers, and headliners, as well as millions of viewers, donors, and fans. Together, we raised an estimated $100 million that have been designated for direct relief and will not be used for administrative purposes. Image of FireAid at Intuit Dome ## Phase 1 Grants

• FireAid Review: A Nirvana Reunion, Lady Gaga, Billie Eilish and More

  But sadness was mostly best left to the interstitial montages about the micro-communities as well as material things that were lost in the fires. In the roughly two and a half weeks that were spent putting together FireAid, a great deal of work was clearly put into making sure that a video team did the work of news journalists in gathering interviews from residents of the Palisades and Altadena that had their lives changed forever during these uncontrolled blazes, as well as finding average citizens who could get on stage and speak to the devastation and hope. (A common motif emerged — the story of the residents who went back to their burned-down lots and found one surviving symbolic artifact amid the ashy rubble.) [...] Overall, it was a show with something for everybody… and something to deeply test the patience of everybody, at some point, too, as is the nature of these things. There has to be overlap between the fan bases of Peso Pluma and Slash, but it probably doesn’t run deep. But in a way, the vast sprawl of FireAid felt like it represented the vast sprawl of Los Angeles. [...] The show’s six hours were a pittance compared to the all-day LiveAid, but still pretty massive for a nighttime event. But the generation- and style-spanning FireAid had a lot in common with Los Angeles, which is so often described as a conglomerate of small towns: arguably too colossal… too encompassing… too good. So, with those kudos for the show in mind, and considering the circumstances that prompted it, what do you say we don’t do it again soon? FireAid setlist Green Day: Last Night on Earth (with Billie Eilish) Still Breathing When I Come Around Alanis Morissette: Hand in My Pocket Thank U Anderson .Paak: Put Me Thru (with Sheila E.) Come Down (with Sheila E.) Still D.R.E. (with Dr. Dre and Sheila E.) California Love (with Dr. Dre and Sheila E.)

• FireAid - FireAid: A Benefit for California Wildfire Victims - VEEPS

  DONATE HERE Join us for an evening of music and solidarity. The FireAid benefit concert will be held at Intuit Dome and Kia Forum on January 30th dedicated to rebuilding communities that have been devastated by wildfires. Contributions made to FireAid in connection with the FireAid benefit concert and other direct donations will be distributed under the advisement of the Annenberg Foundation and will be distributed for short-term relief efforts and long-term initiatives to prevent future fire disasters throughout Southern California. The Annenberg Foundation, with decades of philanthropic leadership in our community, including rapid response, will help coordinate a team to direct funds for the greatest impact. DONATE HERE Venue Intuit Dome Rewatch [...] DONATE HERE Venue Intuit Dome Rewatch Available for 7 days after purchase Genre Rock ## Lineup Stevie Nicks Sting Tate Mcrae Red Hot Chili Peppers P!NK No Doubt Billie Eilish FINNEAS John Mayer Earth, Wind & Fire Gracie Abrams Green Day Jelly Roll Joni Mitchell Katy Perry Lady Gaga Lil Baby Rod Stewart Stephen Stills Alanis Morissette Olivia Rodrigo Peso Pluma Dawes Anderson .Paak Graham Nash John Fogerty The Black Crowes FireAid ## You May Also Like idobi Radio Presents: Riffs 4 Recovery with Simple Plan & more! Riffs 4 Recovery exclusive G\VE A F\CK LA - A Benefit For LA Fire Relief G\ve A F\ck LA new Sting: Live in Berlin Sting All Access [...] Sign in Sign up Browse Schedule Shop + Alternative + Comedy + Country + Documentaries + Folk + Indie + Jazz + Metal + Pop + R&B + Rap + Rock Sign in Sign up # FireAid: A Benefit for California Wildfire Victims Tune in and join us for an evening of music and solidarity. DONATE HERE

• Country

  United States

• Instance Of

  Q1850936