THUNDERBIRDS CHARITIES
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Thunderbirds Charities, a 501(c)(3) foundation, has a grantmaking scale of $6.8 million distributed among 356 grantees, primarily focusing on Arizona, New York, and California. This organization engages in relationship-based funding and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in connecting with Thunderbirds Charities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE THUNDERBIRDS CHARITIES CORPORATION CONDUCTS BUSINESS IN THE STATE OF ARIZONA (CONT'D SCH O) SERVING AS THE HOST ORGANIZATION FOR THE PGA TOUR EVENT THAT IS CONDUCTED ANNUALLY IN THE PHOENIX METROPOLITAN AREA, AND THROUGH DONATIONS TO ARIZONA BASED ORGANIZATIONS, PROVIDING ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES, CHILDREN, AND OTHERS IN NEED AND IMPROVING THE OVERALL QUALITY OF LIFE OF ARIZONA'S COMMUNITIES.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

SPECIAL OLYMPICS ARIZONA INC
$2.8M
4%
HOMEWARD BOUND
$2.2M
3%

Banner Health Foundation
$2.1M
3%
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Total No. of Grants
126
Median 1st year grant
$15K
Median 2nd year grant
$25K
Top 3 Grants
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THUNDERBIRDS CHARITIES?
No. THUNDERBIRDS CHARITIES does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THUNDERBIRDS CHARITIES give?
THUNDERBIRDS CHARITIES primarily gives to organizations located in Arizona, New York, and California. 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 THUNDERBIRDS CHARITIES’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THUNDERBIRDS CHARITIES fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $15 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THUNDERBIRDS CHARITIES make each year?
In 2024, THUNDERBIRDS CHARITIES awarded about 130 grants, totaling nearly $6.8 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THUNDERBIRDS CHARITIES fund recently?
In 2025, THUNDERBIRDS CHARITIES awarded grants to about 360 grantees. Recent grantees include SPECIAL OLYMPICS ARIZONA INC, HOMEWARD BOUND, and Banner Health Foundation. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THUNDERBIRDS CHARITIES?
THUNDERBIRDS CHARITIES does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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