After Californians experienced one of the worst fire disasters ever, the Pacific Palisades fire in Los Angeles, hundreds of homes were gone and people were left unable sometimes to even recognize their own streets.
The huge human need for help was evident.
So a benefit called FireAid was scheduled and held. Entertainers include Lady Gaga, Jelly Roll, Katy Perry and Olivia Rodrigo appeared and the five-hour event reportedly raised $100 million.
But multiple victims say they have yet to see any help, and one member of Congress is calling on Attorney General Pam Bondi to investigate.
A report at Fox News said the money, even though it was promised to the victims, went instead to various nonprofit organizations.
That would amount to about $75 million; the other $25 million still is held by FireAid, the report charged.
“I have not seen any benefit from the FireAid money, and I am very involved here and neither have my neighbors,” said David Howard, who lost two homes in Pacific Palisades.
The fundraiser had been billed as a benefit for “wildfire victims.”
Fire victim Mark Jones of Altadena said his house was destroyed and six months later, he’s heard nothing from anyone, after expecting some help.
“The fire aid was for us. So, we figured where is the money?”
Fox News asked, of FireAid and the Annenberg Foundation, which helped coordinate the event, where the money went, how much did non-profits get, how many fire victims were given aid and more.
People thought the money they were donating were actually going to people needing help after the LA Fires.
Instead, nonprofits misused $100 million in FireAid Concert Funds. Jennifer Horn breaks down this disgusting scandal: pic.twitter.com/W6IAXl39Lu
— Steve Hilton For Governor (@TeamSteveHilton) July 25, 2025
NEW: Remember that star-studded FIREAID CONCERT after the LA wildfires?
They raised $100 million… but VICTIMS say they haven’t seen A PENNY… it went to MUSICIANS and PODCASTERS instead?! pic.twitter.com/ugXtEQUewl
— Jesse Watters (@JesseBWatters) July 23, 2025
Annenberg Foundation head said they took in $800 Million for LA Wildfire Recovery, including $100 Million from the FireAid Concert. Most of the money has gone to local non-profits and not fire victims. Where is all the money going if not to the people of Palisades, Malibu and… https://t.co/6Pjv0IrQmP pic.twitter.com/1lOPjMPkfr
— Ross (@therossg) May 14, 2025
When a “monster” fire victim, celebrity Spencer Pratt spoke out, Newsom scrubbed the evidence! (Video: @ClareDunnMusic)
Where did the $100 million raised during January’s FireAid concerts go? To leftist and “woke” nonprofit groups — NOT to fire victims.
In February, $50… pic.twitter.com/RfIJDp3PRB
— SaveCalifornia.com (@savecalifornia) July 25, 2025
The Fireaid fundraiser raised over $100M for Los Angeles fire victims… or so they thought. But now, victims say they haven’t seen a penny, and they’re demanding answers. pic.twitter.com/VtYoWFxelv
— Fox News (@FoxNews) July 25, 2025
“We have yet to receive a response, but officials acknowledged receiving our inquiry,” the news agency said.
A promotional website for the fundraiser said it was for “direct relief,” and actor Miles Teller, during the show, said “all the money raised will go directly to people who need it now and long-term efforts to build it back.”
Then FireAid said in a statement it could not deliver help directly to individuals and never planned to do that, instead partnering with “local nonprofits.”
“Fox News contacted more than 70 of those non-profits. Some replied. Others declined. Some are well known like the Boys and Girls Club, YWCA and Meals on Wheels,” the report said.
One promised to use the cash to respond “to the needs and problems of disenfranchised people.”
The report said at least $6.5 million went to Los Angeles County, and so far, 188 nonprofits have been given $75 million, with the last $25 million to “go out in August,” the report said.
The cash is being used for “long-term wildfire mitigation, environmental resilience, and sustainable rebuilding,” the report said.
The request for an investigation is from Rep. Kevin Kiley, R-Calif.
The expenditures are being made by a FireAid board including business executives and philanthropists.
President Trump posted about the FireAid scandal Friday night:
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) July 25, 2025