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Homeward Bound
Thunderbirds Charities granted a whopping $250,000 to Homeward Bound towards their Empowering Homeless Families with Children program. The monies, raised […] More
Kids Need to Read
Kids Need to Read was the fortunate recipient of a generous $25,000 grant award from Thunderbirds Charities. This is the […] More
THUNDERBIRDS CHARITIES DONATES RECORD $1 MILLION TO SPECIAL OLYMPICS AZ
Thunderbirds Charities, the charitable giving arm of The Thunderbirds – hosts of the Waste Management Phoenix Open – announced today […] More
WM Phoenix Open Raises Record $13.2 Million for AZ Charities
Thunderbirds eclipse $13 million donation mark for first time, eighth straight year breaking record. PHOENIX, Ariz. – The Thunderbirds – […] More
THUNDERBIRDS CHARITIES GIVES $3.9 MILLION TO VALLEY CHARITIES
PHOENIX – Thunderbirds Charities, the charitable giving arm of The Thunderbirds – hosts of the Waste Management Phoenix Open Presented […] More
Thunderbirds Charities Grants $10K to Hospice DreamCatcher Foundation
Hospice DreamCatcher Foundation Inc. (“DreamCatchers”) is excited to announce receipt of a $10K grant from the Thunderbird Charities. These funds will […] More
Thunderbirds Charities Funds New Classrooms for Child Crisis Arizona’s Mesa Facility!
Child Crisis Arizona was able to expand its Early Education Services, in partnership with Maricopa County Head Start, due in […] More
Phoenix Theatre’s Partners that Heal
Thunderbirds Charities recently awarded $15,000 in grant funding to support the direct service delivery of Phoenix Theatre’s expanding Partners That […] More
Southwest Human Development Received a $50,000 Grant
Southwest Human Development, Arizona’s largest early childhood nonprofit organization, received a $50,000 grant from Thunderbirds Charities to purchase audio-visual equipment […] More
A New Leaf and Thunderbirds Charities Partner to Help Vulnerable Youth
A New Leaf is pleased to announce the award of a $100,000 grant from Thunderbirds Charities to support children and […] More
West Valley Arts Council Received a Grant from Thunderbirds Charities
West Valley Arts Council (WVAC) received a grant from Thunderbirds Charities for Arts Education Partnerships, to support strengthening arts education […] More
Maricopa Health Foundation Receives $50,000 Grant from Thunderbirds Charities
Funds to benefit the Mariposa: Wings to Safety Domestic Violence Program and Refugee Women’s Clinic at Maricopa Integrated Health System […] More
ICAN: POSITIVE PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH RECEIVES $25,000 GRANT FROM THUNDERBIRDS CHARITIES
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Katie Stringham (480) 241-7128 Chandler, AZ (September 10, 2018) – A recent grant awarded to ICAN: […] More
Thunderbirds Charities Donates to K2 Adventures Foundation Programs
K2 Adventures Foundation would like to thank Thunderbirds Charities for their generous donation to our organization’s local programs. Our local Arizona programs would not be possible without the donations of local charities such as Thunderbirds Charities. More
Esperanҫa Announces Thunderbirds Charities Grant
Esperanҫa is proud to announce a $25,000 grant from Thunderbirds Charities, the charitable giving arm of the Thunderbirds – hosts of the Waste Management Phoenix Open presented by Ak-Chin Indian Community, in support of its Health Literacy Programs for At-Risk, Low-Income Latino Children and Adults. More
Thunderbirds Charities Funds Victim’s Services Program
Every 22 minutes someone becomes the victim of a violent crime in Arizona. When victims do not have the opportunity to get help, many turn to substances or struggle with overwhelming feelings and suicidal thoughts. More
MIM Receives Generous $50,000 Grant from Thunderbirds Charities
Thunderbirds Charities, the charitable giving arm of the Thunderbirds, hosts of the Waste Management Phoenix Open presented by Ak-Chin Indian Community, recently awarded $50,000 to the Musical Instrument Museum (MIM). More
About Care’s Expansion into Queen Creek Seeking Volunteers & Donors
The Board of Directors for About Care, an East Valley-based 501(c) (3) not-for-profit organization, are please to announce that the Thunderbirds Charities granted $25,000 to help About Care will be expanding its volunteer services to rural areas in the South East Valley. More
Thunderbirds Donate $200,000 to Child Crisis Arizona
Thunderbirds Charities recently donated $200,000 to Child Crisis Arizona – an organization dedicated to providing Arizona children a safe environment free from abuse and neglect. The funds will be used to renovate two Head-Start Classrooms and a playground which will allow Child Crisis Arizona to serve 40 additional children in their program. More
The Thunderbirds Step in to Support Local Olympian’s Dreams
Since her time as a middle schooler, Macy Eide has always dreamed about representing her country as an Olympic hockey player. Her hard worked finally paid off and her dream came true in July when she was officially asked to join the U.S. Jr. Olympic team. More
Scottsdale Arts Awarded $20K Grant for Early Childhood Education
Scottsdale Arts Education & Outreach is pleased to announce a grant of $20,000 from Thunderbirds Charities, the charitable giving arm of the Thunderbirds, to support Arizona Wolf Trap, an arts-integrated, early childhood development program. More
Thunderbirds Charities Donates $1 Million to Special Olympics Arizona, More Than $3.1 Million to Other Valley Charities During Spring Funding Cycle
Thunderbirds Charities, the charitable giving arm of The Thunderbirds – hosts of the Waste Management Phoenix Open Presented by The Ak-Chin Indian Community – awarded more than $3.1 million in grants to 51 Valley charities during its 2018 spring funding cycle – including a record one-time donation of $1 million to Special Olympics Arizona for its new State Competitions Distribution and Training Center. More
2018 WM Phoenix Open | Operation Shower
A look back at one of our favorite events from the Waste Management Phoenix Open – Operation Shower at the […] More
Thunderbirds Charities Funds Center for Cancer & Blood Disorder at Phoenix Children’s Hospital
Thunderbirds Charities has partnered with Phoenix Children’s Hospital for many years and has donated more than $2 million to the […] More
Breaking Barriers at Ability 360
We love all that’s going on with our friends over at Ability 360 and watching the persistence, can-do attitude and growth of the kids involved since Thunderbirds Charities first donated money to the organization in 2006. Continue Breaking Barriers Ability 360, the sky is the limit! More
Down Syndrome Network Awards the Outstanding Foundation Award to The Thunderbirds
Thunderbirds Charities – the charitable giving arm of The Thunderbirds – was on hand for the iCan Swim summer camp put on by the Down Syndrome Network. More
2018 Arizona Special Olympics State Games
What a great weekend with Special Olympics Arizona and the Arizona Special Olympics State Games. The Thunderbirds are a proud supporter of this great organization and want to congratulate all of the athletes who competed in the 2018 Games! We look forward to this event every year and can’t wait to be back in 2019. More
Civitan Foundation Receives $80,000 Grant from Thunderbirds Charities to Renovate Camp Civitan’s Multi-Plex Activity Field
Thunderbirds Charities has awarded Civitan Foundation, Inc. $80,000 to renovate the sports and recreation field at Camp Civitan in Williams, Arizona. The Thunderbirds Charities originally built the multi-plex field with a grant in 2004. More
Ronald Mcdonald House Receives $25,000 Grant from Thunderbirds Charities to Provide Housing and Support for Families
Thunderbirds Charities has awarded Ronald McDonald House Charities of Phoenix (RMHC) $25,000 to provide temporary housing and support services for families staying at the Valley’s three Houses while their children receive medical care and treatment. More
Thank You to Thunderbirds Charities for their Generous Support of Stem Education Programs and Desert Conservation in Partnership with McDowell Sonoran Conservancy and ASU Ecology Explorers
Thanks to the generous financial support of Thunderbirds Charities, hundreds of students from Title 1 schools in metro Phoenix will benefit from science-based field trips to explore the Sonoran Desert and learn STEM-based life science concepts. More