Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Thunderbirds Charities General Grant Program

Funder: Thunderbirds Charities, a non-profit organization formed in 1986

Mission: To assist children and families, help people in need and improve the quality of life in communities

Geographic Scope: Organizations based or with a significant presence in Arizona, particularly the Greater Phoenix area and Maricopa County

Funding Cycles: Two per year

  • Spring Funding Cycle (typically deadline in early March)

  • Fall Funding Cycle (typically deadline in early September)
  • Focus Areas:

  • Children and families services

  • Homeless youth and families

  • Healthcare for underserved populations

  • Early childhood development

  • Special needs children

  • Grief support services

  • Community health and wellness
  • Eligibility:

  • 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations

  • Based or with significant presence in Arizona

  • Must have valid IRS tax ID number
  • About the Funder:

  • The Thunderbirds Charities is the charitable giving arm of The Thunderbirds, a civic organization founded in 1937

  • Funds are raised through the Waste Management Phoenix Open golf tournament

  • Since inception, the tournament has contributed over $111 million to Phoenix area charities

  • Board consists of 15 members from varying professional backgrounds
  • Contact Information:

  • Address: 7226 N. 16th Street, Suite 100, Phoenix, AZ 85020

  • Email: grantsinfo@thunderbirdscharities.org

  • Phone: 602-870-4162

  • Website: thunderbirdscharities.org
  • How to Apply

    How to Apply

    Submission Method:

  • Proposals must be submitted online through the Thunderbirds Charities website (www.thunderbirdscharities.org)

  • Only proposals submitted through the website will be accepted
  • Required Information:
    1. Valid email address
    2. Organization's IRS tax ID number
    3. All required documents must be stored electronically and accessible for upload

    Required Materials:

  • All supporting documents must be uploaded during the online proposal process

  • Documents must be stored electronically and accessible
  • Submission Process:
    1. Visit www.thunderbirdscharities.org
    2. Access the online proposal application
    3. Enter email address and IRS tax ID number
    4. Upload all required documents electronically
    5. Submit before deadline (typically 5 p.m. MST)

    Important Notes:

  • Submissions are accepted on or before the due date

  • Organizations are encouraged to submit prior to the deadline due to high volume of proposals

  • Check website for current funding cycle status and specific deadlines
  • Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    nonprofitschild-welfarehomelesshealthcarecommunity-services

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