Wildfire Relief Fund

About the fund

Wildfires that strike quickly and burn out of control have become increasingly common in the western United States. These fires claim lives, destroy homes and property, and expose communities to harmful smoke. Each year, hundreds of people create fundraisers on the GoFundMe platform asking for help in the wake of a destructive wildfire.

This fund was created to provide direct relief to people in need after a wildfire. Your donation will ensure this fund can support as many people as possible as soon as a disaster strikes. We send critical cash grants directly to people who need help recovering from the impact of a wildfire.

Who we help

We deliver cash grants directly to those impacted by domestic (U.S.) wildfires. We grant to verified individuals who qualify and are fundraising for themselves or on behalf of someone else. We may also provide grants to fundraisers benefiting small businesses and community relief efforts, or to vetted nonprofits coordinating long-term recovery.

If you know a GoFundMe fundraiser that may qualify to receive a grant, please submit it using this form and we will ensure it is reviewed.

Why donate to this fund?

We provide swift support (within a day or two) to individuals and communities who are directly impacted by a wildfire, supporting as many people as we can.

Donations to this fund are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by U.S. law. We’ll send you a receipt after you donate.

Stay informed of our impact

We’re deeply committed to operating with transparency and strive for maximum impact. We post regular updates to this fund which are emailed directly to donors.

Thank you

Thank you for supporting this critical relief fund. Every single donation is meaningful, no matter how small. Together, we can show up for people in times of crisis and let them know they are not alone.

If you would like to donate to this Fund via stock, ACH/wire, crypto, DAF, check, or by Private Foundation please visit https://www.gofundme.org/off-platform-donations/ and we will add your donation to this fund as an offline donation so that your contribution is recognized on this Fund page.

GoFundMe.org is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN 81-2279757) that raises and distributes funds to address urgent, unmet needs of individuals and communities, informed by insights from the GoFundMe platform and the philanthropic priorities of a wide range of community partners. Our impact is powered by a close partnership with GoFundMe and a global network of donors who give generously to support our charitable funds.

Donations to this fund are tax-deductible to the extent permissible by U.S. law. Money will be given at the discretion of GoFundMe.org as the need arises.