Overview

• FireAid has disbursed $75 million in two grant phases, allocating $50 million in February to over 120 nonprofits and $25 million in mid-year targeted recovery projects.
• The Annenberg Foundation guided the fund’s grant strategy, with Goldman Sachs vetting recipients and FireAid publicly listing more than 160 grantees on an interactive platform.
• Representative Kevin Kiley has called for a Department of Justice probe and President Trump accused the charity of misdirecting relief, labeling the effort a 'Democrat inspired scam.'
• Latham & Watkins partner Makan Delrahim has defended FireAid’s allocations, asserting that grants delivered direct relief and respected donor intent.
• FireAid will undergo a year-end KPMG audit to validate its governance and prepare for a final $25 million distribution.