Thunderbird Charities Grant

Thunderbird Charities Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Thunderbirds Charities
Last Updated: January 30, 2026

Summary

Thunderbirds Charities, established in 1986, aims to enhance the quality of life in Arizona communities by supporting at-risk youth, education, and families in need. They provide grants generated from the Waste Management Phoenix Open. Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) nonprofits based in the Greater Phoenix area, while ineligible organizations include those with less than three years of 501(c)(3) status and those that discriminate or engage in political advocacy.

Overview

NOTE: Thunderbirds Charities accepts proposals on or before the due date, and appreciates those organizations that submit prior to the deadline. Mission Established in 1986, Thunderbirds Charities is the charitable arm of The Thunderbirds, whose  purpose is to grant the funds generated by the Waste Management Phoenix Open. Thirty-three years later, the mission of Thunderbirds Charities remains the same; to assist children and families, help people in need and improve the quality of life in Arizona communities. Each year Thunderbirds Charities accepts grant proposals that support at-risk youth & families, community outreach/quality of life, education, improving the lives of the physically and mentally challenged and working to eliminate domestic violence, homelessness, and poverty.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Thunderbirds Charities accepts requests from organizations serving the Greater Phoenix Metropolitan Area, unless the project/program primarily benefits Greater Phoenix Metropolitan residents.Greater Phoenix Metropolitan Area is defined as Maricopa and Pinal Counties.To be eligible, a charity must hold a 501 (c)(3) non-profit status and be based in Arizona.

Ineligibility

Thunderbirds Charities does not currently provide funding to the following:Nonprofit organizations whose 501(c)(3) status has been in effect for less than three years.Organizations that discriminate based on race, color, gender, national origin, marital status, age, disability, or veteran status.Individuals.Political, labor, fraternal or service organizations.Advocacy or lobbying activities for issue related topics.Medical or scientific research.Professional societies, trade associations or membership organizations.Religious organizations, churches or programs that are purely denominational in purpose.Foundations or organizations which are themselves, grant-making entities.Endowments, Fellowships or Scholarships (for college purposes).Individual schools: public, charter, private, colleges, universities, or their support organizations (to include but not limited to; Booster Clubs, PTA/PTO’s, athletic teams, bands, performing arts groups, alumni associations, or school foundations).Debt reduction campaigns.Ongoing support or multi-year support.Projects or programs outside of Greater Phoenix Metropolitan area unless the project/program primarily serves Greater Phoenix Metropolitan area residents.Using a “second party” 501(c) (3) status is not permitted.