{"id":95953,"date":"2025-07-27T05:38:28","date_gmt":"2025-07-27T05:38:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/95953\/"},"modified":"2025-07-27T05:38:28","modified_gmt":"2025-07-27T05:38:28","slug":"fireaid-disputes-misinformation-on-funds-distribution-statement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/95953\/","title":{"rendered":"FireAid Disputes ‘Misinformation’ on Funds Distribution: Statement"},"content":{"rendered":"

\n\tFireAid<\/a>, the all-star benefit concert event<\/a> put on in January, raised $100 million for Los Angeles wildfire relief efforts. On Saturday (July 26), the team behind the dual shows at L.A.\u2019s Intuit Dome and Kia Forum released a statement<\/a> in response to \u201cmisinformation being shared online\u201d regarding funds distribution.<\/p>\n

\n\tThe long list of performers at FireAid \u2014 which was livestreamed, and drew in more than 50 million viewers<\/a> \u2014 included Green Day with Billie Eilish, Jelly Roll, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, Olivia Rodrigo, Peso Pluma, Stevie Wonder, Lil Baby, 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 Red Hot Chili Peppers, and many others. Funds were raised from ticket and merchandise sales, sponsorships, donations from the public and private gifts.<\/p>\n

\n\tIn February FireAid reported its first disbursement of funds in the amount of approximately $50 million, and in June the distribution of a second round of grants<\/a> in the amount of $25 million. It\u2019s expected that the remaining $25 million will be distributed by the end of 2025.<\/p>\n

\n\tIn a statement shared Saturday morning, organizers said, \u201cThere has been an increasing amount of misinformation being shared online about the distribution of FireAid funds. We want to address concerns and be certain that Angelenos and the thousands of donors who generously contributed have a transparent view into how FireAid is putting their dollars to work.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n\tFireAid said the Los Angeles Times has reached out to more than 100 organizations that received funds to review the grants received and how the money was used, noting the publication \u201cdetermined \u2018FireAid was an urgent lifeline in the worst of the disaster and beyond.’\u201d<\/p>\n

\n\tThe $100 million raised helped survivors of the L.A. wildfires recover and rebuild, said FireAid, who reported partnering with area nonprofits that have the ability to directly reach people who found themselves in need of food stability, housing and more.<\/p>\n

\n\t\u201cEach recipient is required to report on fund usage to ensure full transparency and impact,\u201d said Saturday\u2019s statement. \u201cThe year-end results, which are due in December 2025, will be audited by FireAid\u2019s auditor, KPMG.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n\tThe FireAid website has a list of partners who\u2019ve received grants \u2014 which is available at fireaidla.org\/grants<\/a> \u2014 and will continue to publish documentation of how funds are reaching people affected by wildfires in the L.A. region.<\/p>\n

\n\t\u201cWhile there is much more work to do, the money raised through FireAid is delivering much needed assistance to as many people as possible,\u201d said the note released on Saturday.<\/p>\n

\n\tSee the full statement below.<\/p>\n