THE PETTY FAMILY WILL DONATE $100,000 TO ORGANIZATIONS AND FUNDRAISERS DEAR TO THE LATE MUSICIAN—ENCOURAGING FANS TO PARTICIPATE

February [TK] 2025—The Tom Petty Estate has partnered with GoFundMe to provide relief for those affected by the Los Angeles Wildfires, with individual donations of $15,000 going to a number of vetted residents who desperately need help rebuilding their lives. The family estate continues to amplify fundraising efforts across social media, encouraging fans to participate.

“Our hearts are with LA and all those who have been affected by the recent wildfires,” the Estate shares. “It is hard to begin to know where to help. We have strong ties to and love this community. And Tom and his family had the experience of losing everything in a fire.”

To join the Estate in supporting those affected and to read more about their stories, the Tom Petty Estate set up a GoFundMe profile page, see here.

Jonathan Franklin and family evacuated with very few items in hopes they would be able to return. Unfortunately Jonathan and his family lost their home and all of their possessions, with little to return to—more information/donate here.

Jose Trinidad Rincon and Maria Rincon lost everything when a wildfire broke out in Eaton Canyon. Jose’s GoFundMe is organized by his daughter, Cristina, who was raised in the family home that no longer stands—more information/donate here.

GT, Vikki and Tyler lost their house in the Eaton Fire. Their GoFundMe is organized by the family’s long-time neighbor and friend—more information/donate here.

Jeanina Quezada lost her home and piano studio to the devastating Eaton fires. A single mom and pillar of the community, Jeanina’s passion for music brings joy to children and their families across LA—more information/donate here.

The Schoettler Evtuhov Family home was destroyed by the Palisades Fire while they were out of town and unable to retrieve any important documents or their beloved cat—more information/donate here.

“At GoFundMe, our mission is to help people help each other,” Margaret Richardson, GoFundMe’s Chief Corporate Affairs Officer said. “We are inspired by and grateful to the Tom Petty Estate for its commitment to helping Los Angeles families who lost everything in the wildfires and are seeking help on GoFundMe. During moments of crisis, GoFundMe is a lifeline to so many, and we remain committed to ensuring those affected receive help quickly and safely.”

Additionally, the Petty Estate shared a number of relief efforts that will aid further organizations and causes dear to the late musician—who cherished his adopted home of Los Angeles and experienced the devastation of a fire himself.

The Estate has donated $12,500 to MusiCares—a charity founded by the Recording Academy to safeguard the well-being of the music community—and their short-term disaster relief to music professionals impacted by the wildfires. An additional 10% of last week’s sales in the Tom Petty Store will also contribute to the cause—join their efforts here.

In the spirit of protecting the animals and wildlife affected, the Tom Petty Estate has donated another $12,500 to Healthcare for Homeless Animals, a non-profit funding vital veterinary care for at-risk animals at Agoura Animal Care Center. Further proceeds from a limited-edition “Last Dance with Mary Jane” print signed by artist Blaze Brooks—which sold out imminently— will also benefit the mission—learn how you can get involved here.

About MusiCares
MusiCares helps the humans behind music because music gives so much to the world. Offering preventive, emergency, and recovery programs, MusiCares is a safety net supporting the health and welfare of the music community. Founded by the Recording Academy in 1989 as a U.S. based, independent 501(c)(3) charity, MusiCares safeguards the well-being of all music people through direct financial grant programs, networks of support resources, and tailored crisis relief efforts. For more information please visit: www.musicares.org

About Healthcare for Homeless Animals
Healthcare for Homeless Animals (HHA) funds vital care and compassionate support to at-risk animals at the Agoura Animal Care Center. Our mission is to ensure that every animal in the Center has access to necessary medical treatment, rehabilitation, supportive care, and the chance to find a loving forever home. We advocate for animal welfare, good health and second chances. For more information please visit: https://www.healthcareforhomelessanimals.org

About Tom Petty
Over his 40-year career, Tom Petty became a beloved American rock & roll icon, world renowned for his songwriting and his incredible band the Heartbreakers. In addition to the 13 studio albums he made with the Heartbreakers, Petty recorded three solo albums, including the acclaimed Full Moon Fever and Wildflowers. Petty was also a member of the supergroup, Traveling Wilburys, and in the pre-Heartbreakers band, Mudcrutch. Hailed as one of the greatest popular music artists of all time, Petty’s honors include Songwriters Hall of Fame, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and multiple Grammy Awards. He has sold over 85 million records, amassed over 5 billion streams and performed to over 140 million fans worldwide. Tom Petty passed away in 2017 shortly after completing his 40th anniversary tour, leaving behind a trove of unreleased material. His music continues to reach fans, both new and old, around the world today.

About The Tom Petty Estate
Established in 2018 by Tom Petty’s family after his untimely passing, the Tom Petty Estate continues to honor the life and legacy of one of America’s greatest rock artists and songwriters. Through innovative storytelling and forward-thinking initiatives, the Estate ensures that Petty’s impact continues to reach generations to come. Just last year, some of Petty’s closest friends and collaborators came together to lovingly curate Petty Country: A Country Music Celebration of Tom Petty via Big Machine Records in partnership with the Tom Petty Estate. Most recently, the family opened their archives to share an expansive deluxe edition of the groundbreaking album from Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, Long After Dark, alongside the cult-classic documentary of the same era from Cameron Crowe, TOM PETTY: HEARTBREAKERS BEACH PARTY.

Petty is widely recognized and remembered for his philanthropy and service to the communities he called home in Los Angeles and in Gainesville, Florida. In that spirit, the Petty Estate aims to extend the late artist’s legacy, both musically and in spirit, by supporting philanthropic and social issues that were close to Petty’s heart.

About GoFundMe
GoFundMe is a community-powered fundraising platform dedicated to helping people help each other. Founded in 2010, GoFundMe combines storytelling and fundraising to make it easy for people to ask for help, connect with supporters, and reach their goals. GoFundMe empowers individuals to make a meaningful difference for the causes and communities that matter most to them. Together with its nonprofit fundraising software business, Classy from GoFundMe, GoFundMe has enabled more than $30 billion of help since 2010 for communities across the globe.

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Carla Sacks or Krista Williams at Sacks & Co., 212.741.1000,
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