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A star-studded concert that reported raising around $100 million for victims of the fires that rocked Los Angeles earlier this year suddenly has little to report months later, and it’s unclear whether any of that money actually made it to the thousands of victims.

Investigative reporter Sue Pascoe uncovered that much of the money, raised at the behest of California’s biggest Democrats, was quietly funneled to a plethora of nonprofits that reported giving little if any direct aid to residents who lost their homes, belongings, and loved ones in the record-breaking fires. She told the city’s Fox affiliate that the story began with a simple request from a reader who asked how to apply for fire aid money.

“There’s 12,000 people, 12,000 homes gone. Those people probably want to know where the money is,” said Pascoe, who also lost her home in the blaze.

After contacting the Annenberg Foundation, which oversees the distribution of fire relief, Pascoe said she initially received nothing but silence after multiple calls and emails.

Two weeks later, a staff member directed her to Chris Wallace, the foundation’s spokesperson.

“I said victims want to know when they can get their money. He said basically, they don’t. All this money [is] going toward nonprofits,” Pascoe told a shocked news anchor. “And the nonprofits will take care of making sure the money’s distributed.”

Around 120 nonprofits received portions of the first $50 million raised by the Annenberg Foundation. Of those, two groups stated on their websites that they focused on delivering fire aid to residents of mobile home parks.

“So I contacted the people” at the affected trailer parks, Pascoe explained. “They never received money. They had never heard of that.”

“Go to the nonprofits listed if you want a good laugh,” she went on. “One of the nonprofits cleans preschool bathrooms. Well after the fire, who knows? Maybe there is a preschool bathroom that needs cleaning.”

When the Fox host described the nonprofits as providing “ancillary” support to direct fire aid, Pascoe replied dryly, “That’s a nice way of saying it.”

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The Pacific Palisades, a lofty enclave of the rich and famous in the Hollywood hills, was hit hardest when wildfires broke out in early January. Officials have said that the area is in various stages of rebuilding and expressed hope that some residents may return to rebuild homes as soon as January 2026.

But those relying on direct aid from nonprofits may be waiting much longer, Pascoe warned.

The Circling the News reporter described a lenient vetting process where nonprofit leaders filled out a “simple questionnaire” containing just six questions.

“I think they’re not helping the victims at all,” she said while alleging that the Annenberg Foundation hasn’t posted how much each nonprofit has received of the $75 million distributed so far.

“You don’t know anyone who has received money?” the host asked Pascoe.

“That’s correct,” she replied.