Over $160 million raised for Arizona charities.And Counting.

Thunderbirds

OUR MISSION

Thunderbirds Charities is a non-profit organization formed in 1986 to distribute monies raised through the Waste Management 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 2023 SPRING FUNDING CYCLE IS NOW CLOSED.

PLEASE CHECK BACK IN AUGUST 2023 FOR UPDATES REGARDING THE FALL 2023 FUNDING CYCLE.

Arizona Youth Program Celebrates 25 Years of Service

Arizona Outdoor Adventures (AOA) has been serving males and females, ages 8-14, for the past 25 years in the state […] More

Thunderbirds Charities Becomes Presenting Sponsor of Arizona State Spelling Bee

The Arizona Educational Foundation (AEF®) is the recipient of a $25,000 grant from Thunderbirds Charities to support the Arizona State […] More

Thunderbirds Charities Awards $15,000 to House of Refuge “Adopt a Home” Program

Every family deserves a home. Since 1996, House of Refuge, Inc. has provided families in crisis a proven path out […] More

Esperança Receives $35,000 Grant from Thunderbirds Charities for Oral Health Education Program

The funds will be used to support Esperança’s Children’s Oral Health Education Program, teaching under-resourced Latino children (pre-school – Grade […] More

Thunderbirds Charities’ Support of Elaine’s Program Provides 1,000 More Rides for the Valley’s Most Vulnerable Individuals

Many of the most vulnerable individuals in the Valley lack access to locations that provide resources and services critical to […] More

Thunderbirds Charities Awards $50,000 Grant to Barrow Neuro-Rehabilitation Center

Barrow Neurological Foundation is honored to announce that it has been awarded a $50,000 grant from Thunderbirds Charities to support […] More