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 Grants $50,000 to the MVP Foundation for it’s 2026 Annual Leadership Academy Weekend
PHOENIX (June 9th, 2025) – The MVP Foundation, a non-profit organization aimed at making a difference in the lives of […] More
The Thunderbirds Raise a Record $18 Million for Charity From 2025 WM Phoenix Open
The Thunderbirds – hosts of the WM Phoenix Open – announced today the 2025 edition of “The People’s Open” raised […] More
Girl Scouts–Arizona Cactus-Pine Council Receives $50,000 Grant from Thunderbirds Charities to Support Girl Scout Programming in Maricopa County
Girl Scouts¬–Arizona Cactus-Pine Council (GSACPC) has been awarded a $50,000 grant from Thunderbirds Charities to advance its Girl Scout (GS) […] More
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