The W. M. Keck Foundation remains committed to supporting the continuing recovery and rebuilding efforts following this January’s devastating wildfires in Los Angeles. So far, we have made grants totaling over $4.5 million towards disaster relief efforts. Our most recent round of grants, totaling over $2.5 million, supports schools; displaced workers and foster families; families’ basic needs; childcare and emotional recovery; and legal help to small businesses and tenants. Recent grantees include:
- Alliance for a Better Community
- Bet Tzedek
- Boys & Girls Club of Pasadena
- Boys & Girls Club of Santa Monica
- Change Reactions
- Child Care Alliance of Los Angeles
- Educators for Excellence
- El Nido Family Centers
- Families Forward Learning Center
- Five Acres
- Foothill Family Service
- Inclusive Action for the City
- Mar Vista Family Center
- Public Counsel
- St. Joseph Center
- Sycamores
- Union Station Homeless Services
- Westside Food Bank
- YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles
- Numerous schools in fire-affected areas
This is in addition to the six organizations that received grants to support immediate relief in January:
- American Red Cross
- Direct Relief
- Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation
- Pasadena Community Foundation
- World Central Kitchen
- Shelter Partnership
We are proud to support Los Angeles’ recovery and continue to analyze the most effective ways to contribute toward longer-term rebuilding efforts.
