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Est.

1986

Latest Fiscal Year

Not available

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

THUNDERBIRDS CHARITIES is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that reported $11M in grants paid to 144 grantees in filing year 2025. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and funds through a relationship-based, invitation-only process; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via 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.
Total Funding Given
$11M
2025
Grantees funded
2025
N/A
Multi-year grantees (all time)
77%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
150
Median 1st year grant
$15K
Median 2nd year grant
$25K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
$528.8K
M
Michelle Simpson
Board Member
M
Matt Mooney
Board Member
P
Phil Calihan Iii
Board Member
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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, California, and New York. 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 2025, THUNDERBIRDS CHARITIES awarded about 150 grants, totaling nearly $11 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THUNDERBIRDS CHARITIES fund recently?
In 2025, THUNDERBIRDS CHARITIES awarded grants to about 370 grantees. Recent grantees include SPECIAL OLYMPICS ARIZONA INC, Banner Health Foundation, and HOMEWARD BOUND. 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.