Thunderbird Independent Alumni Association
Thunderbird Independent Alumni Association is a public charity focused on Education, based in Scottsdale, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2020.
Thunderbird Independent Alumni Association at a glance
- Revenue (2020)
- $9,860
- -83.5% vs 2019
- Expenses (2020)
- $12,416
- -96.5% vs 2019
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-EZ, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-EZ, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who Thunderbird Independent Alumni Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2019 it made 1 grant totaling $144K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Thunderbird School of Global Management Phoenix, AZ | Charitable Contribution - Discretionary | $143,553 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | — | $9,860 | $12,416 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $3,823 | $59,655 | $351,328 | $143,553 | 1 | $193 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Thunderbird Independent Alumni Association is led by Douglas Deardorf, Chairman on every filing since 2019; none of the 8 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Douglas Deardorf
Chairman
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Will Counts
Board of Directors
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Harry Cockrell
Secretary & Treasurer
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Knut Eriksen
Board of Directors
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Merle A. Hinrich
Board of Directors
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nimrod Kovas
Board of Directors
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Theleen
Board of Directors
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Greer
Board of Directors
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: John Schuldt (2019) — Executive Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2020. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Thunderbird Independent Alumni Association
What is Thunderbird Independent Alumni Association?
Thunderbird Independent Alumni Association is a public charity focused on Education, based in Scottsdale, AZ.
Where does Thunderbird Independent Alumni Association operate?
Thunderbird Independent Alumni Association has awarded grants in Arizona.
What is Thunderbird Independent Alumni Association's EIN?
Thunderbird Independent Alumni Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-3455566. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2020
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