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.

THUNDERBIRDS CHARITIES 2023 SPRING FUNDING CYCLE IS NOW CLOSED.
PLEASE CHECK BACK IN AUGUST 2023 FOR UPDATES REGARDING THE FALL 2023 FUNDING CYCLE.
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’ 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
Thunderbirds Charities $25,000 Grant Supports Families with Children, Birth to 5, with Disabilities
In 2019, Thunderbirds Charities supported the creation of an Online Resource Guide for Families of Infants and Toddlers, that features […] More
Ronald McDonald House® Receives $30,000 Grant from Thunderbirds Charities to Provide Nights of Rest for Families
Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Central and Northern Arizona (RMHCCNAZ) is excited to announce it was awarded a $30,000 grant […] More
The Centers for Habilitation receives Thunderbirds Charities $10,000 grant
The Centers for Habilitation (TCH) has received a secession grant from Thunderbirds Charities. The grant will be utilized as part […] More