Over $226 million raised for Arizona charities.And Counting.

Thunderbirds Charities 2025 Spring Funding Cycle is now Closed. Please check back late July 2025 for updates. Thank you!

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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.

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Benevilla Receives $30,000 Grant from Thunderbirds Charities to Support Benefitness Adaptive Gym Membership Assistance Program

Surprise, AZ – Benevilla is proud to announce it has received a generous $30,000 grant from Thunderbirds Charities to support […] More

Phoenix Zoo Advances Construction of State-of-the-Art Veterinary Medical Center with Support from Thunderbirds Charities

PHOENIX (June XX, 2025) – The Arizona Center for Nature Conservation (ACNC)/Phoenix Zoo is pleased to share continued progress on […] More

Thunderbirds Charities Awards $250,000 Grant To Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Central and Northern Arizona

PHOENIX (June XX, 2025) – Thunderbirds Charities stepped up when help was needed most, to close the gap in a […] More

Best Buddies Friendship Program in Arizona

Thunderbirds Charities Generous Grant of $50,000 To Support Best Buddies in Arizona And Individuals With Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities Best […] More

Harvest Compassion Center Receives Grant from Thunderbirds Charities to Continue Feeding and Serving the Valley

The Harvest Compassion Center (HCC) is thrilled to announce that it has received a $50,000 grant from Thunderbirds Charities.HCC functions […] More

Thunderbirds Charities Support USO Arizona Military and Youth Programs

The top concerns often reported by military service members are time away from family (and the impact that separation has […] More