THE THUNDERBIRD COMMUNITY SPORTS FOUNDATION
AI Summary
The Thunderbird Community Sports Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach, providing funding by invitation only. In 2023, the foundation awarded a total of $151K across nine grantees, and it does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE THUNDERBIRD COMMUNITY SPORTS FOUNDATION PROMOTES GOOD HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION, AND ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT BY PROVIDING SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS FOR AMATEUR ATHLETES IN THE PUGET SOUND REGION, AS WELL AS PROVIDING GRANTS TO LOCAL YOUTH AND AMATEUR SPORTS ASSOCIATIONS.
Cause Areas
4
Education
Health
Sports
Education services
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
KENT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Kent, WA
$63K
11%
THE YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF GREATER SEATTLE (6871)
Seattle, WA
$60K
10%
SEATTLE ADAPTIVE SPORTS
Seattle, WA
$48.3K
8%
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Total No. of Grants
11
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$13.9K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE THUNDERBIRD COMMUNITY SPORTS FOUNDATION?
No. THE THUNDERBIRD COMMUNITY SPORTS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE THUNDERBIRD COMMUNITY SPORTS FOUNDATION give?
THE THUNDERBIRD COMMUNITY SPORTS FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Washington. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE THUNDERBIRD COMMUNITY SPORTS FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE THUNDERBIRD COMMUNITY SPORTS FOUNDATION fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE THUNDERBIRD COMMUNITY SPORTS FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2023, THE THUNDERBIRD COMMUNITY SPORTS FOUNDATION awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $151 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE THUNDERBIRD COMMUNITY SPORTS FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE THUNDERBIRD COMMUNITY SPORTS FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 9 grantees. Recent grantees include KENT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, THE YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF GREATER SEATTLE (6871), and SEATTLE ADAPTIVE SPORTS. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE THUNDERBIRD COMMUNITY SPORTS FOUNDATION?
THE THUNDERBIRD COMMUNITY SPORTS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.