Grammy Awards Donations Distributed to Those Affected by Wildfires

About $10 million in contributions from Grammy Awards viewers has made its way to recipients across the region, helping both music professionals and the broader local population affected by January’s devastating Palisades and Eaton wildfires, officials announced Friday.

Three months since the awards telecast, Recording Academy charity MusiCares has distributed about $6.12 million to more than 3,100 music professionals across Los Angeles and almost $4 million to three community-based organizations: California Community Foundation, Direct Relief and Pasadena Community Foundation, according to the academy.

Donations made during the Grammy telecast came from supporters around the world, with the median contribution of $53.50, officials said. The telecast also included several performances and segments dedicated to raising awareness of the crisis created by the wildfires.

“The music community does amazing things when it comes together,” Recording Academy and MusiCares chief executive Harvey Mason Jr. said in a statement. “This outpouring of love and support was humbling, whether it was performing or participating on the show, making contributions or donating their time and items for fundraisers. We are grateful for this amazing community and the Grammy viewers who felt inspired to give.”

Laura Segura, MusiCares executive director, applauded those who donated.

“What moved us most in the days following the Grammy telecast wasn’t just the scale of support, it was the spirit behind it,” she said. “Thousands of people gave what they could, and together, their generosity became a lifeline for those in crisis, which reached far beyond our industry. That’s why we partnered with trusted community organizations who are helping Angelenos across the region access the care, resources and support they need to rebuild.”