Resources for Los Angeles Wildfires - January 2025

Wildfires have been tearing through the Los Angeles area since January 7, 2025. They've resulted in 28 known fatalities and many injuries, destroyed or damaged over 16,000 structures, and forced nearly 200,000 people to evacuate. As of January 24th, wildfires have burned over 50,000 acres in the LA vicinity. In addition, San Diego fires, which began on January 23rd, have burned more than 6,000 acres. They have been fueled by dry conditions and strong Santa Ana winds, which have reached up to 80 miles per hour (130 km/h).

We understand the impact these wildfires have on our community, and our hearts go out to everyone affected. We are here to help with resources, including responding organizations, recovery funds, and volunteer groups. Please share any suggestions or contact your Customer Success Manager for more information.

Supporting Organizations

*Organizations are curated by our team and vetted by Blackbaud Compliance for you to review as you consider your response. We encourage you to review these organizations and verify they meet your internal guidelines before elevating them to your CSRconnect or GrantsConnect platforms.

The organizations listed below are in addition to the US Domestic organizations shared in our Wildfire Season resource page. Please also review this resource to learn more about ongoing wildfire prevention and recovery information, as well as settings and features in the platform to facilitate your programs.

• American Red Cross Los Angeles Region - M20 - Disaster Preparedness and Relief Services
  • Registration ID: NPP-5756801 | YC Charity ID: 2872224
  • Processor: Blackbaud Giving Fund
  • ACH: Yes | Admin Registered: Yes | NPO Compliance Active: Yes
  • California State Restriction: Eligible
  • Recommended designation: Disaster Relief Fund
  • Note:s
    • The American Red Cross Los Angeles Region is a chapter of American National Red Cross (53-0196605) and is partnering with the American Red Cross of Los Angeles (NPP-5760009) and surrounding areas.
    • The American Red Cross Los Angeles Region and our partners are working tirelessly to support those affected by the Palisades fire. Red Cross LA has opened an emergency shelter providing shelter, food, water, health and emotional support services. The emergency shelter is located at the Westwood Recreation Center (1350 S. Sepulveda, Los Angeles, 90025). Domestic family pets are welcomed and must be in a travel carrier or pet crate. Large animals and livestock are welcome at Pierce College (6201 Winnetka Ave., Woodland Hills, CA 91371).
• Baby2Baby - P30 - Children's, Youth Services
  • Registration ID: 46-4503539 | YC Charity ID: 3438870
  • Processor: Blackbaud Giving Fund
  • ACH: Yes | Admin Registered: Yes | NPO Compliance Active: Yes
  • California State Restriction: Eligible
  • Recommended designation: Disaster Relief Fund
  • Note: Provides children living in poverty across the country with diapers, clothing and all the necessities that every child deserves.
• CAL FIRE Benevolent Foundation - M60 - Public Safety Benevolent Associations
  • Registration ID: 20-5686356 | YC Charity ID: 310786
  • Processor: Blackbaud Giving Fund
  • ACH: Yes | Admin Registered: Yes | NPO Compliance Active: Yes
  • California State Restriction: Eligible
  • Note: Provides financial aid to firefighters and their families in case of injury or loss of life. The organization also helps support burn victims and their families
• California Community Foundation - T31 - Community Foundations
  • Registration ID: 95-3510055 | YC Charity ID: 1387978
  • Processor: Blackbaud Giving Fund
  • ACH: Yes | Admin Registered: Yes | NPO Compliance Active: Yes
  • California State Restriction: Eligible
  • Recommended designation: Wildfire Recovery Fund
  • Note: Supports immediate and long-term recovery efforts for major CA wildfires and preparedness efforts
• California Fire Foundation - M12 - Fund Raising and/or Fund Distribution
  • Registration ID: 68-0118991 | YC Charity ID: 1067270
  • Processor: Blackbaud Giving Fund
  • ACH: Yes | Admin Registered: Yes | NPO Compliance Active: Yes
  • California State Restriction: Eligible
  • Recommended designation: Disaster Relief Fund
  • Note: Provides immediate assistance to victims affected by wildfires
• Center for Disaster Philanthropy - M05 - Research Institutes and/or Public Policy Analysis
  • Registration ID: 45-5257937 | YC Charity ID: 3265290
  • Processor: Blackbaud Giving Fund
  • ACH: Yes | Admin Registered: Yes | NPO Compliance Active: Yes
  • California State Restriction: N/A - not based in California
  • Recommended designation: CDP California Wildfire Recovery Fund
  • Note: This is a long-term, established fund for prevention, response, and recovery.
• Community Loving - O01: Alliance/Advocacy Organizations
  • Registration ID: 85-2553965 | YC Charity ID: 5379524
  • Processor: Blackbaud Giving Fund
  • ACH: No | Admin Registered: No | NPO Compliance Active: No
  • California State Restriction: Eligible
  • Note: Provide essentials to low-income families and youth in the South Bay area of Los Angeles. Offering hygiene kits, clothing and masks to those impacted by the fires.
• GlobalGiving - CA Wildfire Relief Fund - Q12 - Fund Raising and/or Fund Distribution
  • Registration ID: NPP-5891003 | YC Charity ID: 5004541
  • Processor: Blackbaud Giving Fund
  • ACH: Yes | Admin Registered: Yes | NPO Compliance Active: Yes
  • California State Restriction: N/A - not based in California
• Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles - L20 - Housing Development, Construction, Management
  • Registration ID: 33-0416470 | YC Charity ID: 525935
  • Processor: Blackbaud Giving Fund
  • ACH: Yes | Admin Registered: Yes | NPO Compliance Active: Yes
  • California State Restriction: Eligible
  • Note: Assists in rebuilding homes for those affected by wildfires.
• Hollywood Food Coalition - K30 - Food Service, Free Food Distribution Programs
  • Registration ID: 46-4079214 | YC Charity ID: 3602813
  • Processor: Blackbaud Giving Fund
  • ACH: Yes | Admin Registered: Yes | NPO Compliance Active: Yes
  • California State Restriction: Eligible
  • Note: Provide essentials to low-income families and youth in the South Bay area of Los Angeles. Offering hygiene kits, clothing and masks to those impacted by the fires.
• LOS ANGELES FIRE DEPARTMENT FOUNDATION - M11 - Single Organization Support
  • Registration ID: 27-2007326 | YC Charity ID: 2149983
  • Processor: Blackbaud Giving Fund
  • ACH: Yes | Admin Registered: Yes | NPO Compliance Active: No
  • California State Restriction: Eligible
  • Recommended designation: Wildfire Emergency Fund
  • Note: Directly supports the LAFD providing funds for essential tools and equipment
• Los Angeles Regional Food Bank - K31 - Food Banks, Food Pantries
  • Registration ID: 95-3135649 | YC Charity ID: 1384722
  • Processor: Blackbaud Giving Fund
  • ACH: No | Admin Registered: No | NPO Compliance Active: Yes
  • California State Restriction: Eligible
  • Recommended designation: Disaster Relief Fund Greater Los Angeles Wildfires
  • Note: LA Regional Food Bank works quickly to offer shelters and relief agencies essential food assistance, such as water and food packages.
• Pasadena Humane Society - D20 - Animal Protection and Welfare
  • Registration ID: 95-1643344 | YC Charity ID: 1378874
  • Processor: Blackbaud Giving Fund
  • ACH: No | Admin Registered: Yes | NPO Compliance Active: No
  • California State Restriction: Eligible
  • Recommended designation: Emergency Wildfire Relief Fund
• SPCA LA - D20 - Animal Protection and Welfare
  • Registration ID: 95-1738153 | YC Charity ID: 1379411
  • Processor: Blackbaud Giving Fund
  • ACH: Yes | Admin Registered: Yes | NPO Compliance Active: Yes
  • California State Restriction: Eligible
  • Recommended designation: Disaster Relief Fund
• World Central Kitchen - M20 - Disaster Preparedness and Relief Services
  • Registration ID: 27-3521132 | YC Charity ID: 3338695
  • Processor: Blackbaud Giving Fund
  • ACH: No | Admin Registered: Yes | NPO Compliance Active: Yes
  • California State Restriction: N/A - not based in California
  • Recommended designation: Emergency Wildfire Relief Fund
  • Note: Prepares and serves meals to communities impacted by natural disasters and humanitarian crises.

Additional Resources

? Royalty free images:

• Hillside community with fire
• Displaced family
• Helping heart
• Volunteers helping
• Pro Tip: Think about your employee population and how they may be affected by the wildfires when you choose a photo. These photos are suggestions, but don't hesitate to choose what's right for your user-base.

? Other program planning resources:

• Create and manage 'Splash Modals' in CSRconnect - View the how-to guide here.
• Add a ‘Custom Designation’ for a Nonprofit Charity Page in CSRconnect - View the how-to guide here.
• Turn files into links in the Client Admin Portal - View the how-to guide here.
• Create a ‘Give Engagement Element’ - View the how-to guide here.

? Volunteer Planning

Many organizations are still mobilizing efforts so you want to stay plugged in to various networks to learn when opportunities will be announced. We have researched a few that we recommend keeping an eye on.

• MySafe: LA
• Volunteer County Los Angeles
• Los Angeles Region American Red Cross
• Stay tuned to VolunteerMatch for upcoming postings by local and/or National organizations.
• Our partners at Goodera have pulled together some volunteer initiatives designed for fast action so they can get supplies in to those that need them most very quickly. These can be hosted in-person of virtually. If you are interested in learning more, connect with your Goodera CSM or contact Missy Peck at missy.peck@goodera.com for more information.
  • Greater Los Angeles Wildfires Relief Efforts _ 2025.pdf

? LA Community Resources

• To support residents who have been displaced from their homes, or forced to evacuate by the wildfires, Airbnb.org is working with 211 LA, which serves Los Angeles County, to offer free, temporary housing. Stays are completely free for guests and are funded by Airbnb.org and the generosity of Airbnb hosts — many of whom offer their home for free or at a discount through Airbnb.org.

? Employee Relief Funds

Employee relief funds provide essential financial services to individuals and families at your company. When you don't have a foundation or the ability to manage a fund internally, there are several options in the industry to support this important system of disaster support.

• Rapid Employee Relief in Disasters: How companies can provide timely and compassionate support to employees in their time of need. Read more.

Here are two industry partners offering programs for the Los Angeles Wildfires. Please take some time research and reach out to the contacts we've provided if you would like to learn more:

• E4E Relief - M20 - Disaster Preparedness and Relief Services
  • Registration ID: 45-1813056 | YC Charity ID: 10520104
  • Processor: Blackbaud Giving Fund
  • ACH: Yes | Admin Registered: Yes | NPO Compliance Active: Yes
  • California State Restriction: Vetted
  • E4E offers an Accelerated Response Program, where you and your employees can immediately make donations to E4E Relief in CSRconnect or GrantsConnect, and we are quickly able to set up a program to expedite relief for immediate workforce needs. Your organization can complete the form on the link above to connect with a member of our team or contact Ashley Oster directly (aoster@e4erelief.org.
• Emergency Assistance Foundation, Inc. (EAF) - P60 - Emergency Assistance (Food, Clothing, Cash)
  • Registration ID: 45-1813056 | YC Charity ID: 10520104
  • Processor: Blackbaud Giving Fund
  • ACH: Yes | Admin Registered: Yes | NPO Compliance Active: Yes
  • California State Restriction: N/A - not based in California
  • EAF has launched the Peoples First Fund for Southern California Wildfires, featured here on their website. In addition, their team can help you create a relief fund for your own employees to help through hardships during this time. To learn more about the funds they administer, visit the EAF website here or reach out to Lori Rogers, lori@emergencyassistancefdn.org

If you have any feedback or would like to share additional resources, please comment below.

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