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.
The Thunderbirds Award $50,000 Grant to GiGi’s Playhouse Phoenix for 2026 Health & Fitness Initiative
Thunderbirds Charities awarded GiGi’s Playhouse Phoenix $50,000 to support its 2026 Health & Fitness Initiative. The funding will help individuals […] More
Thunderbirds Charities Invests $100,000 in Expert Support for Arizona Families
Southwest Human Development has received a $100,000 grant from Thunderbirds Charities, generated by the WM Phoenix Open, to support the […] More
Smiles for Veterans Receives $25,000 Award From Thunderbirds Charities
Smiles for Veterans recently received a generous $25,000 grant from Thunderbirds Charities. The grant will be used to provide essential […] More
Thunderbirds Charities Awards $500,000 to Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale to Expand Opportunities for South Scottsdale Youth
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Eight-year-old Ivory has spent years growing up at the Boys & Girls Club. At the Hartley & […] More
Thunderbirds Charities Invests $20,000 in the Future of Youth Cycling in Pinal County
Thunderbirds Charities has awarded Wheel Fun a $20,000 grant to expand no-cost youth mountain biking opportunities in Pinal County, supporting […] More
Thunderbirds Charities Awards $25,000 Grant to BloomKidz to Expand Access to Integrated Pediatric Therapy Services
BloomKidz is honored to announce a $25,000 grant award from Thunderbirds Charities in support of our project, Strengthening Integrated Pediatric […] More