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THUNDERBIRDS CHARITIES

THUNDERBIRDS CHARITIES

Phoenix, AZ, US
501(c)3
EIN
86-0560664
Regional Funder
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THUNDERBIRDS CHARITIES

Phoenix, AZ, US
501(c)3
EIN
86-0560664
Regional Funder

Overview

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Est.

1986

Fiscal Year Start

Jun 1

Organization Type

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AI Summary

THUNDERBIRDS CHARITIES is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that has disbursed a total of $11 million in grants to 369 grantees as of the 2025 filing year. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made solely by invitation. Nonprofits interested in engaging 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.
Total Funding Given

$11M

2025
Grantees funded
369
Multi-year grantees
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

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.
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