FUND PROFILE

Eaton Fire Relief & Recovery Fund

Through the Eaton Fire Relief & Recovery Fund, Pasadena Community Foundation, together with its supporting organization the Altadena Builds Back Foundation, has delivered more than $32 million to accelerate recovery across our devastated community. PCF remains at the forefront of fire relief, directing resources to community-based nonprofit agencies in support of families and individuals in Altadena, Pasadena, and Sierra Madre directly impacted by the Eaton Fire.

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OVERVIEW

About the Fund

Thanks to extraordinary generosity that raised more than $83 million in the first year of its fire response, Pasadena Community Foundation

Established the Altadena Builds Back Foundation (ABBF) to prioritize a community-centered recovery that focuses on restoring homes, helping renters return, and preserving the vibrancy, affordability, and diversity of Altadena.
Together with ABBF, disbursed more than $32 million to over 159 nonprofit partners addressing urgent and longer-term needs.

Resources

Read our 2025 Impact Report. The report highlights one year of powerful, donor-driven work made possible through the Eaton Fire Relief & Recovery Fund and the Altadena Builds Back Foundation, which mobilized both immediate assistance and long-term community support.
See the list of PCF 2025 grantees, which includes a complete list of Eaton Fire Relief & Recovery grantees.
Review the complete list of 2025 donors to the Eaton Fire Relief & Recovery Fund.

Our Role and Approach

Pasadena Community Foundation is in a unique position to aid the Eaton Fire relief and recovery efforts. Community foundations are nonprofit public charities focused on improving the lives of people through grantmaking in a defined local geographic area. As a community foundation in the Greater Pasadena area since 1953, PCF has a long history of catalyzing change through philanthropy. PCF supports more than 100 nonprofits in Altadena, Pasadena, and Sierra Madre with grant funding each year.

Moreover, because of its long-standing relationships throughout Altadena, Pasadena, and Sierra Madre, PCF serves as a community leader that convenes partners around important initiatives and connects funders to organizations and to projects.

More than a year after the Eaton Fire, our community’s needs continue to evolve. Your gift to the Eaton Fire Relief & Recovery Fund ensures PCF’s ongoing support of our nonprofit partners on the frontlines of fire response. GIVE TODAY.

Grantmaking Impact

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$1 million

for Long Term Recovery

PCF directed $1 million grant to the Eaton Fire Collaborative Long-Term Recovery Group to coordinate recovery efforts, mobilize resources, and serve survivors.

Childcare Relief Initiative

PCF funded a consortium of early childhood organizations that worked to stabilize the childcare sector in Altadena and Pasadena following their devastating losses from the fire.

for Recovery’s Front Line Organizations

Recovery takes years. So does the work of the nonprofits leading it. PCF directed $2 million to help them hire, build systems, and stay strong.

Stories of Impact

Pasadena Community Foundation has partnered with more than 50 local nonprofits to support immediate needs, stable housing, mental health and longer-term residential recovery. Our stories showcase our work and impact.

Jun

09

Pasadena Community Foundation Makes Major Investment in Long-Term Support For Eaton Fire Survivors

Mar

03

Beacon Housing Supports 50 Families with PCF Eaton Fire Funding

Beacon Housing compassionately assists those who are vulnerable to homelessness to rebuild their lives in peace and stability. The organization focuses on securing both affordable permanent housing and transitional housing; it also offers education-centered supportive services and housing retention support. In recent years, the Pasadena Community Foundation (PCF) has supported Beacon Housing’s affordable housing with […]

Oct

29

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Community-Led Resilience: The Eaton Fire Collaboratory & Long-Term Recovery Group

Jun

09

Pasadena Community Foundation Makes Major Investment in Long-Term Support For Eaton Fire Survivors

Mar

03

Beacon Housing Supports 50 Families with PCF Eaton Fire Funding

Beacon Housing compassionately assists those who are vulnerable to homelessness to rebuild their lives in peace and stability. The organization focuses on securing both affordable permanent housing and transitional housing; it also offers education-centered supportive services and housing retention support. In recent years, the Pasadena Community Foundation (PCF) has supported Beacon Housing’s affordable housing with […]

Oct

29