The Thunderbirds
Grantmaking foundation in Phoenix, Arizona · EIN 86-0373052
- Arizona
- Phoenix
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in Arizona
- Total giving
- $13MTax year 2025
- Total assets
- $78MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
THE PURPOSE OF THE THUNDERBIRDS SHALL BE TO PUBLICIZE THE CITY OF PHOENIX, ARIZONA, AND THE PHOENIX METROPOLITAN AREA, BY SPONSORING ATHLETIC EVENTS AND BY PROVIDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO AMATEUR ATHLETES AND YOUTH-ORIENTED CHARITIES.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Thunderbirds Charities | $9.7M | 2023 |
| Thunderbirds Foundation | $530K | 2023 |
| Sun Angel Foundation | $530K | 2023 |
| First Tee of Phoenix (The) | $300K | 2023 |
| Arizona Community Foundation | $240K | 2023 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list is available with a free account.
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.