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.
Nourish Phoenix Receives Grant from Thunderbirds Charities to Support Emergency Services Programming.
Nourish Phoenix, a trusted community hub serving low-income individuals and families across the Valley, has been named a recipient of […] More
Thunderbirds Charities awards JFCS Real Word Job Development Program
The Real World Job Development (RWJD) Program at Jewish Family & Children’s Service (JFCS) has been generously funded by Thunderbirds […] More
Thunderbirds Charities Expands Legal Aid for Arizona Foster Youth with Grant to Center for the Rights of Abused Children
Support from Thunderbirds Charities is making it possible for the Center for the Rights of Abused Children to expand the […] More
The Thunderbirds Raise a Record $20.1 MillionFor Charity From 2026 WM Phoenix Open
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — The Thunderbirds – hosts of the WM Phoenix Open – announced today the 2026 edition of “The […] More
Positive Coaching Alliance and Thunderbirds Charities Announce Partnership With an Emphasis on Mental Health & Leadership Development for PCA Youth, Sports & Education Initiatives in Arizona
PHOENIX, AZ – Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA) & Thunderbirds Charities have joined forces once again in 2026 to collaborate on […] More
Oakwood Creative Care Celebrates Generous Grant from Thunderbirds Charities to Bring Warmth and Comfort to Chandler Campus
Chandler, AZ – Oakwood Creative Care (OCC) is thrilled to announce a generous grant award from Thunderbirds Charities to furnish its newly opened […] More