EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — As Southern California continues to recover from January's deadly wildfires, MusiCares and the Recording Academy shared on Friday how funds donated by 2025 Grammys telecast viewers have directly supported music professionals and local organizations.

In partnership with the Recording Academy and with the support of donors and Grammy Week fundraising initiatives, MusiCares raised $26 million to support its fire relief efforts. Of that, $10 million was contributed by this year's Grammys telecast viewers.

MusiCares says it has distributed $6,125,000 to more than 3,100 music professionals across LA, offering emergency financial assistance to help with immediate needs. MusiCares directed another $3,969,005 to three community-based organizations — California Community Foundation, Direct Relief and Pasadena Community Foundation — to expand assistance to fire victims who are not employed in the music community.

Donations made during the 2025 Grammys telecast came from everyday supporters around the world, with the median contribution of $53.50, according to the Recording Academy. The telecast included performances and segments dedicated to raising awareness of the crisis created by the wildfires.

"The music community does amazing things when it comes together," said Recording Academy and MusiCares CEO Harvey Mason Jr. 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."