On January 7, 2025, exceptionally dry conditions and Santa Ana winds fueled what have become two of the most destructive wildfires in California History. The Eaton and Palisades fires, along with a number of other fires sparked in their wake, have destroyed tens of thousands of acres and thousands of homes in and around the city of Los Angeles.

Community Foundations and other organizations have established funds to raise money to help the victims and communities rebuild - a process that will take years. 

We will continue to update this TBF Giving Guide as the situation evolves.

Community Foundations:

Our community foundation partners across California are establishing relief funds, including:

California Community Foundation
CCF's Wildfire Recovery Fund utilizes data from CalFire and the CDC’s Social Vulnerability Index, ensuring that CCF’s grantmaking targets the most underserved – and hard to reach – communities. By focusing on those most affected, they aim to support and advance long-term recovery efforts for Californians who need it most. (Grants should be directed to California Community Foundation, noting that the donation is for the Wildfire Recovery Fund)

Pasadena Community Foundation
The Pasadena Community Foundation (PCF) has opened the Eaton Canyon Fire Relief and Recovery Fund providing an opportunity for those who want to support immediate and longer term needs.  PCF has seeded the fund with an initial $100,000. (Grants should be directed to Pasadena Community Foundation, noting that the donation is for Eaton Canyon Fire Relief and Recovery Fund)

Other funds:

World Central Kitchen
World Central Kitchen’s Relief Team is in Southern California to support first responders and families impacted by wildfires in the Los Angeles area. Their teams and partners have mobilized across the region to provide nourishing meals to people in need.

California Fire Foundation
The California Fire Foundation is working with local fire agencies and community-based organizations to provide direct financial support to impacted residents as details of the damage emerge. Donations to the CFF Wildfire & Disaster Relief Fund directly supports victims of wildfires and disasters throughout California.

International Medical Corps
Headquartered in Los Angeles, International Medical Corps has deployed a response team and is coordinating closely with local partners, including LA City and County governments, in affected areas to assess the impact of the wildfires, provide aid and fill gaps as needs evolve. As part of their ever-widening response, their teams are providing essential relief supplies—including hygiene kits, first-aid kits and KN95 masks—to support affected communities, health facilities and local organizations.

Los Angeles Emergency Preparedness Foundation
LAEPF is a privately-funded emergency preparedness foundation that provides innovative solutions to serve during emergency response and recovery. They focus on disaster preparedness, mitigation, response, recovery, and community resiliency efforts. Their Community Brigade Pilot Program combines the capabilities of the Los Angeles County Fire Department with qualified Community Brigade team members across seven pilot communities located in high—and very high-fire-risk areas.

Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation
The LAFD Foundation provides vital equipment and funds critical programs to help the LAFD save lives and protect communities. The Foundation was established in 2010 to bridge critical funding gaps for essential tools, equipment and programs.

Los Angeles Food Bank
As a member of the Emergency Network of Los Angeles (ENLA), the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank provides vital food resources year-round for people who are fighting hunger, but also serves as a first responder in the case of a natural disaster. They are actively supporting multiple communities affected by the fires in LA.

Project HOPE
Project HOPE places power in the hands of local health care workers to save lives. Project HOPE’s emergency response team is on the ground in Los Angeles assessing conditions in shelters and coordinating with government officials and local organizations to identify the greatest health and humanitarian needs. We are prepared to support local shelters, health workers, and marginalized communities to fill in gaps related to shelter and mental health needs.

Team Rubicon
Veteran-led humanitarian nonprofit Team Rubicon has activated an emergency operations center (EOC) out of its LA headquarters. Already the disaster relief nonprofit has completed one operation, providing logistical support to the Riverside County Emergency Management Department. Volunteers from the organization—known as Greyshirts—are also preparing to assist with road debris removal in and around LA County. There, Greyshirt heavy equipment operators and trained chainsaw operators can be utilized to clear roadways, freeing up fire crews and allowing them to stay in the fight.