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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
 

Video – WM Phoenix Open Raises Record $13.2 Million for AZ Charities

The Thunderbirds – hosts of the Waste Management Phoenix Open Presented by The Ak-Chin Indian Community – raised a record […] More
 

UPWARD for Children and Families

UPWARD for Children and Families, founded in 1958, serves children with special needs. Their purpose is to help children with […] 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
 

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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
 

Fall 2018

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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