As devastating wildfires have forced more than 200,000 people to evacuate their homes in Southern California, many people are looking for ways to make a difference. To help donors give with confidence, BBB Wise Giving Alliance has compiled a list of trusted charities actively supporting wildfire relief.
The following BBB Accredited Charities (i.e., meet the 20 BBB Standards for Charity Accountability) are raising funds to assist with California wildfires relief efforts. This list will be updated as additional groups come to our attention (updated 01/13/25).
| Charity Name | BBB Accredited Charity Report |
| American Kidney Fund | Review Report |
| American Red Cross | Review Report |
| Americares | Review Report |
| ASPCA | Review Report |
| American Humane | Review Report |
| Church World Service | Review Report |
| Direct Relief | Review Report |
| Episcopal Relief & Development | Review Report |
| Feeding America | Review Report |
| GlobalGiving | Review Report |
| Heart to Heart International | Review Report |
| Humane Society of the United States | Review Report |
| International Medical Corps | Review Report |
| Islamic Relief USA | Review Report |
| Matthew 25: Ministries | Review Report |
| Operation USA | Review Report |
| Project Hope | Review Report |
| Salvation Army | Review Report |
| Save the Children | Review Report |
| World Emergency Relief | Review Report |
| World Renew | Review Report |
| World Vision | Review Report |
Looking for more advice? Visit our Southern California Wildfire Relief Efforts tips page, review tips to avoid scams, and learn more about supporting disaster relief efforts.
