LA fires: Clippers owner Steve Ballmer donates $15M to relief efforts
LOS ANGELES - One of the wealthiest men in America has donated millions of dollars to help those affected by the vicious fires that left parts of Los Angeles County in ruins as thousands of families begin the road to recovery.
Steve and Connie Ballmer, on behalf of the Ballmer Group, announced they are donating $15 million in emergency funding, "particularly in the historic, racially diverse community of Altadena."
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"We love L.A. and are committed to supporting the communities affected by the devastating wildfires. In coordination with our local partners, Ballmer Group will contribute to addressing immediate food and shelter needs in the community and supporting our first responders," they said in a statement.
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Steve Ballmer owns the Los Angeles Clippers and is the former CEO of Microsoft. In 2024, Forbes ranked him as the eighth-richest person in America with a net worth of $123 billion.
He is also the owner of the Intuit Dome and the venue will host the FireAid benefit concert. Some artists set to perform are the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Lil Baby, Billie Eilish and Finneas, Tate McRae, Earth Winds & Fire and Lady Gaga.
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Owner Steve Ballmer of the LA Clippers cheers with "The Wall" during the season home opening game against the Phoenix Suns at Intuit Dome on October 23, 2024 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) (Getty Images)
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The Ballmer Group described the benefit concert as "an evening of music and solidarity dedicated to rebuilding communities devastated by wildfires and supporting efforts to prevent future fire disasters throughout Southern California."
How to Help
The Ballmer Group listed the following organizations and resources for those impacted by the wildfires.
Wildfire Relief Funds
Pasadena Community Foundation - Eaton Canyon Fire Relief & Recovery Fund
California Community Foundation - Wildfire Recovery Fund
United Way of Greater Los Angeles - LA County Wildfire Respond Fund
California Black Freedom Fund at California Community Foundation - Black LA Relief & Recovery Fund
Emergency Shelters & Temporary Housing
American Red Cross - Response and Disaster Relief Los Angeles Region
Airbnb.org - LA Wildfire Emergency Housing
Food & Basic Needs
Los Angeles Regional Food Bank - Disaster Relief Fund
First Responder Support
Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation - LAFD Foundation Emergency Wildfire Fund
Anti-Recidivism Coalition - ARC Firefighter Fund
Basic Needs Support for Students and Families
Pasadena Educational Foundation - Eaton Fire Response Fund
Pasadena City College Foundation - PCC Community Relief Fund
Santa Monica College Foundation - SMC Disaster Support
Foundation for the Los Angeles Community Colleges - LA Strong: Disaster Response Fund
LAUSD Education Foundation - Emergency Relief Fund
Greater Los Angeles Education Foundation - LA County Education Wildfire Recovery Fund
Youth Development Organizations Supporting Displaced Youth
Boys & Girls Club of America - Los Angeles County Clubs
California State Alliance of YMCAs - Los Angeles County Branches