Thunderbirds Charities
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2018–2025
Total received
$51.6M
Foundation funders
14
Grants recorded
32
Years covered
2018–2025
Who funds Thunderbirds Charities?
Thunderbirds Charities is funded by 14 grantmakers, led by The Thunderbirds ($49.9M), PGA Tour Inc ($1.2M), RS Hoyt Jr Family Foundation ($270K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $51.6M in grants to Thunderbirds Charities between 2018–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Thunderbirds | $49,927,088 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| PGA Tour Inc | $1,178,267 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| RS Hoyt Jr Family Foundation | $270,000 | 4 | 2021–2025 |
| Horejsi Charitable Foundation Inc | $125,000 | 3 | 2019–2023 |
| Arizona Community Foundation | $75,134 | 3 | 2020–2023 |
| Executive Council Charities | $50,000 | 2 | 2020–2025 |
| St Louis Community Foundation Inc | $10,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| The Norton Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Orscheln Industries Foundation Inc | $5,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust | $1,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Abel Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Textron Charitable Trust Dtd 122353 | $500 | 1 | 2023 |
| C J White Foundation | $500 | 1 | 2018 |
| American Express Foundation | $71 | 1 | 2022 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2018 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $500 (2018) to $10.1M (2024). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $10.1M.
What grants has Thunderbirds Charities received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Thunderbirds | COMMUNITY SERVICE | $10,026,308 |
| 2025 | RS Hoyt Jr Family Foundation | DESIGNATED SUPPORT FOR THE 2025 DREAM DAY AT THE WASTE MANAGEMENT PHOENIX OPEN | $50,000 |
| 2025 | Executive Council Charities | YOUTH PROGRAMS | $25,000 |
| 2024 | The Thunderbirds | COMMUNITY SERVICE | $9,664,187 |
| 2024 | PGA Tour Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $371,767 |
| 2024 | RS Hoyt Jr Family Foundation | FOR GENERAL SUPPORT AND SUPPORT FOR THE 2024 DREAM DAY EVENT AT THE WASTE MANAGEMENT PHOENIX OPEN | $57,500 |
| 2024 | The Norton Foundation | OPERATING | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Orscheln Industries Foundation Inc | DONATION | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust | Employee Matching Gift Program | $1,000 |
| 2024 | Abel Foundation | GENERAL FUND | $1,000 |
| 2023 | The Thunderbirds | COMMUNITY SERVICE | $6,523,871 |
| 2023 | PGA Tour Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $225,000 |
| 2023 | RS Hoyt Jr Family Foundation | DESIGNATED SUPPORT FOR 2022/2023 DREAM DAY EVENT AT THE WASTE MANAGEMENT PHOENIX OPEN AND FOR GENERAL SUPPORT | $112,500 |
| 2023 | Horejsi Charitable Foundation Inc | GENERAL FUND | $50,000 |
| 2023 | Arizona Community Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $12,634 |
| 2023 | St Louis Community Foundation Inc | GENERAL PURPOSE, UNRESTRICTED FUND, IN SUPPORT OF THE EFFORTS MADE BY CHRISTOPHER KARAS AND HIS FELLOW THUNDERBIRDS. | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Textron Charitable Trust Dtd 122353 | MATCHING GIFT TO CIVIC AGENCY | $500 |
| 2022 | The Thunderbirds | COMMUNITY SERVICE | $5,270,149 |
| 2022 | PGA Tour Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $225,000 |
| 2022 | Horejsi Charitable Foundation Inc | GENERAL FUND | $70,000 |
| 2022 | Arizona Community Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $52,500 |
| 2022 | American Express Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $71 |
| 2021 | The Thunderbirds | COMMUNITY SERVICE | $1,571,699 |
| 2021 | PGA Tour Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $176,500 |
| 2021 | RS Hoyt Jr Family Foundation | SPONSORSHIP OF THE 2020 DREAM DAY EVENT AT THE WASTE MANAGEMENT PHOENIX OPEN | $50,000 |
| 2020 | The Thunderbirds | COMMUNITY, YOUTH, HEALTH, GROWTH OF THE GAME | $8,921,711 |
| 2020 | PGA Tour Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $180,000 |
| 2020 | Executive Council Charities | YOUTH PROGRAMS | $25,000 |
| 2020 | Arizona Community Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2019 | The Thunderbirds | COMMUNITY SERVICES | $7,949,163 |
Showing 30 most recent of 32 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Thunderbirds Charities?
Thunderbirds Charities is funded by 14 grantmakers, led by The Thunderbirds ($49.9M), PGA Tour Inc ($1.2M), RS Hoyt Jr Family Foundation ($270K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $51.6M in grants to Thunderbirds Charities between 2018–2025.
Who is Thunderbirds Charities's largest funder?
The Thunderbirds is the largest recorded funder of Thunderbirds Charities, with $49.9M across 7 grants (2019–2025).
How much grant funding has Thunderbirds Charities received?
IRS 990 filings record $51.6M in grants to Thunderbirds Charities across 32 grants from 14 funders between 2018–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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