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FireAid's $100M Funds Diverted to Unrelated Nonprofits Amid Audit

8/26/2025

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FireAid raised $100 million for California wildfire victims but allocated funds to unrelated progressive nonprofits.
Grants were awarded to organizations like Greenline Housing Foundation and the Black Freedom Fund, targeting Black, Hispanic, and undocumented communities.
An audit by Latham & Watkins will assess FireAid's grantmaking process and address distribution concerns.

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Story summary

FireAid raised $100 million for California wildfire victims but allocated funds to unrelated progressive nonprofits.
Grants were awarded to organizations like Greenline Housing Foundation and the Black Freedom Fund, targeting Black, Hispanic, and undocumented communities.
An audit by Latham & Watkins will assess FireAid's grantmaking process and address distribution concerns.