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Thunderbirds Charities

Phoenix, Arizona  ·  EIN 860560664  ·  Private foundation

Thunderbirds Charities is a Arizona-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $9.5M in annual giving against $10.1M in assets. This page documents the 981 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Thunderbirds Charities — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$9.5M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$10.1M
Total assets
981
Grants tracked
2025
Most recent grant

What Thunderbirds Charities funds

Thunderbirds Charities's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, domestic violence, education, housing & homelessness, youth development.

Adult EducationDomestic ViolenceEducationHousing & HomelessnessYouth Development

Populations it has supported include families, homeless population, low-income communities, youth pop.

familieshomeless populationlow-income communitiesyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Thunderbirds Charities, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Child Crisis Arizona
AT-RISK YOUTH & FAMILIES
Mesa, AZ$1.0M2023
Boys and Girls Clubs of the Valley
AT-RISK YOUTH & FAMILIES
Phoenix, AZ$1.0M2025
Special Olympics Arizona
YOUTH SERVICES
Phoenix, AZ$977K2018
Phoenix Rescue Mission
COMMUNITY SERVICES
Phoenix, AZ$753K2020
Keys to Change
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE/HOMELESS/POVERTY
Phoenix, AZ$702K2025
Homeward Bound
COMMUNITY SERVICES
Phoenix, AZ$549K2020
Notmykid Inc
AT-RISK YOUTH & FAMILIES
Scottsdale, AZ$529K2025
Barrow Neurological Foundation
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
Phoenix, AZ$510K2020
The Phoenix Zoo
EDUCATION
Phoenix, AZ$500K2025
Valleywise Health Foundation
COMMUNITY OUTREACH/QUALITY OF LIFE
Phoenix, AZ$500K2023
Banner Health Foundation
COMMUNITY OUTREACH/QUALITY OF LIFE
Phoenix, AZ$472K2025
Special Olympics Arizona
IMPROVING THE LIVES OF THE PHYSICALLY & MENTALLY CHALLENGED
Goodyear, AZ$457K2025
Keys to Change
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE/HOMELESS/POVERTY
Phoenix, AZ$316K2024
Umom New Day Centers
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE/HOMELESS/POVERTY
Phoenix, AZ$315K2022
Human Services Campus
COMMUNITY SERVICES
Phoenix, AZ$310K2020

Thunderbirds Charities giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$6.7M
2018$7.7M
2020$9.4M
2022$5.5M
2023$7.7M
2024$6.8M
2025$11.0M

How to apply for funding from Thunderbirds Charities

Thunderbirds Charities's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at thunderbirdscharities.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Thunderbirds Charities

Does Thunderbirds Charities accept grant applications?
Thunderbirds Charities's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Thunderbirds Charities fund?
Thunderbirds Charities's grants focus on adult education. Recent recipients include Child Crisis Arizona, Boys and Girls Clubs of the Valley, Special Olympics Arizona. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Thunderbirds Charities give in grants?
Thunderbirds Charities reported $9.5M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $54.9M over 981 grants.
Where is Thunderbirds Charities located?
Thunderbirds Charities is based in Phoenix, Arizona. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 860560664.
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About this profile. This page is built from Thunderbirds Charities's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Thunderbirds Charities. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.