Over $208 million raised for Arizona charities.And Counting.

Thunderbirds Charities 2025 Spring Funding Cycle is now Closed. Please check back late July 2025 for updates. Thank you!

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OUR MISSION

Thunderbirds Charities is a non-profit organization formed in 1986 to distribute monies raised through the WM Phoenix Open golf tournament. The Thunderbirds Charities Board consists of 15 board members from varying professional backgrounds. The mission of Thunderbirds Charities is to support organizations that assist children and families, help people in need and improve the quality of life in the Greater Phoenix Metropolitan Area. The organization’s giving is directed toward organizations based or with a significant presence in Arizona.

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Thunderbirds Charities Awards $25,000 Grant to Elaine’s Transportation Assistance Program

Elaine is excited to announce a $25,000 grant from Thunderbirds Charities. Elaine is a Phoenix-based nonprofit named in honor of […] More

Victim Service Program Improvements

Thunderbirds Charities has generously awarded Chrysalis with a $75,000 grant to improve the business operations of the organization. This type […] More

Arizona Friends of Foster Children Foundation Receives $25k Investment from Thunderbirds Charities

Arizona Friends of Foster Children Foundation, a nonprofit organization providing opportunities and empowerment for the state’s foster youth, is thrilled […] More

Thunderbirds Charities Supports AZ StRUT Sustainable STEM Education

Arizona Students Recycling Used Technology (AZ StRUT) is honored to announce that Thunderbirds Charities has awarded a $25,000 grant to […] More

Thunderbirds Charities Awards $50,000 Grant to Make Way for Books to Strengthen Early Literacy in Phoenix

Make Way for Books is proud to announce a generous $50,000 grant from Thunderbirds Charities in support of its Neighborhood […] More

Thunderbirds Charities Supports The Joy Bus with $75,000 Contribution to Finalize New Kitchen

Thunderbirds Charities has awarded The Joy Bus a generous $75,000 grant to help complete the final components of their new […] More