Over $208 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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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