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.

Thunderbirds Charities Awards $30,000 Grant to Billy’s Place to Support Grieving Children and Families
Billy’s Place, a nonprofit organization that supports grieving kiddos and families, is honored to receive a three-year, $30,000 grant from […] More
Thunderbirds Charities Awards $25K Grant to Support Educare Arizona’s Extended Day Program
(PHOENIX, Mar. 20, 2025) – Educare Arizona is proud to announce it has received a two-year, $25,000 grant from Thunderbirds […] More
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