Wildfires have devastated communities in the Los Angeles area, destroying homes and displacing thousands of families in what may be the worst disaster in California’s history.
Community foundations in the affected areas have established relief and recovery funds to aid those most in need, aiming to restore homes and rebuild lives. You can help by using your donor-advised fund to support wildfire recovery efforts.
California Community Foundation’s Wildfire Recovery Fund
Pasadena Community Foundation’s Eaton Canyon Fire Relief and Recovery Fund
If you’d like assistance identifying charities providing direct services in Southern California, our philanthropic advisors can suggest organizations based on particular needs or interests.
Grants made from charitable funds at the Community Foundation are always reviewed to ensure that charities receiving donations are in good standing with the IRS. So you can rest assured that donations from your donor-advised fund will go to 501(c)(3) public charities that are working to provide immediate and long-term assistance.
For more information:
- Visit the Center for Disaster Philanthropy’s 2025 North American Wildfires hub.
- Review the Community Foundation’s guide for navigating disaster relief philanthropy.
- Check out the Community Foundation’s November ’23 webinar featuring leaders from the Center for Disaster Philanthropy and USA for UNHCR.