Thunderbirds Charities
- Assets
- $6.4m
- Revenue
- $6.4m
- Investments
- $1.9k
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Phoenix, AZ
- Founding
- 01/1990
- Data as of
- 05/2022
- EIN
- 86-0560664
Organization Overview
Thunderbirds Charities is located in Phoenix, AZ. The organization was established in 1990. According to its NTEE Classification (T30) the organization is classified as: Public Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Thunderbirds Charities is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 05/2022, Thunderbirds Charities generated $6.4m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.7m during the year ending 05/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.5%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Thunderbirds Charities has awarded 1,252 individual grants totaling $65,104,954. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE THUNDERBIRDS CHARITIES CORPORATION CONDUCTS BUSINESS IN THE STATE OF ARIZONA (CONT'D SCH O) SERVING AS THE HOST ORGANIZATION FOR THE PGA TOUR EVENT THAT IS CONDUCTED ANNUALLY IN THE PHOENIX METROPOLITAN AREA, AND THROUGH DONATIONS TO ARIZONA BASED ORGANIZATIONS, PROVIDING ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES, CHILDREN, AND OTHERS IN NEED AND IMPROVING THE OVERALL QUALITY OF LIFE OF ARIZONA'S COMMUNITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
IN ADDITION TO THE CONTRIBUTIONS THE ORGANIZATION MADE THROUGH THE BIRDIES FOR CHARITY PROGRAM, DESCRIBED BELOW, THUNDERBIRDS CHARITIES MADE TOTAL CONTRIBUTIONS IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,444,000 TO VARIOUS 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS. THE FOLLOWING IS A SUMMARY OF THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF ORGANIZATIONS AND THE TOTAL DONATIONS MADE TO EACH OF THE FIVE DIFFERENT CATEGORIES: 1) DOMESTIC VIOLENCE/HOMELESS/POVERTY: TOTAL AWARDS $1,635,000; 1 ORGANIZATION RECEIVED A TOTAL OF $250,000 FOR CAPITAL PROJECTS AND 16 ORGANIZATIONS RECEIVED A TOTAL OF $1,385,000 FOR PROGRAM FUNDING. (CONTINUED ON SCH O)2) AT-RISK YOUTH & FAMILIES: TOTAL AWARDS $1,117,000; 3 ORGANIZATIONS RECEIVED A TOTAL OF $250,000 FOR CAPITAL PROJECTS AND 30 ORGANIZATIONS RECEIVED A TOTAL OF $867,000 FOR PROGRAM FUNDING. 3) EDUCATION: TOTAL AWARDS $724,000; 2 ORGANIZATIONS RECEIVED A TOTAL OF $60,000 FOR CAPITAL PROJECTS AND 20 ORGANIZATIONS RECEIVED A TOTAL OF $664,000 FOR PROGRAM FUNDING4) COMMUNITY OUTREACH/QUALITY OF LIFE: TOTAL AWARDS $525,000; NO ORGANIZATIONS RECEIVED FUNDING FOR CAPITAL PROJECTS AND 15 ORGANIZATIONS RECEIVED A TOTAL OF $525,000 FOR PROGRAM FUNDING. 5) IMPROVING THE LIVES OF THE PHYSICALLY & MENTALLY CHALLENGED: TOTAL AWARDS $443,000; 2 ORGANIZATIONS RECEIVED A TOTAL OF $50,000 FOR CAPITAL PROJECTS AND 13 ORGANIZATIONS RECEIVED A TOTAL $393,000 FOR PROGRAM FUNDING.
BIRDIES FOR CHARITY PROGRAM IS A TWO-PART PROGRAM DESIGNED TO GENERATE DONATIONS TO LOCAL NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. THE BIRDIES PROGRAM ALLOWS LOCAL NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO COLLECT PLEDGES BASED ON THE NUMBER OF BIRDIES MADE DURING THE WM PHOENIX OPEN. THUNDERBIRDS CHARITIES PROVIDES ALL MATERIALS FOR THE PLEDGE DRIVES AND COLLECTS THE PLEDGES AFTER THE EVENT. THUNDERBIRDS CHARITIES THEN ADDS 10%-15% TO THE AMOUNT COLLECTED AND PAYS THE TOTAL TO THE 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS. THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF DONATIONS RECEIVED WAS $580,349. THE TOTAL OF 501(C)(3) CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS THAT RECEIVED FUNDING THROUGH THE BIRDIES FOR CHARITY PROGRAM WAS 88 FOR A TOTAL DONATION AMOUNT OF $637,867 (MATCHING FUNDS OF $57,518) (CONTINUED ON SCH O)THE BIRDIES FOR CHARITY CORPORATE PARTNER PROGRAM RAISES MONEY FROM MAJOR SPONSORS OF THE WM PHOENIX OPEN FOR SPECIFIC CHARITIES. THUNDERBIRDS CHARITIES PROVIDES 50% MATCHING FUNDS TO THESE CHARITIES, UP TO A MAXIMUM OF $12,500THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF DONATIONS RECEIVED FROM SPONSORS WAS $340,000 AND THE TOTAL MATCHING FUNDS FROM THUNDERBIRDS CHARITIES WAS $170,000. THE PROGRAM TOTAL WAS $510,000.
Get More from Intellispect for FreeCreate a free account to get more data, nonprofit salaries, advanced search and more.
Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Chance Cozby Exec. Director / Big Chief | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Scott Jenkins President | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Molly Carson Secretary/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Michelle Simpson CFO | Officer | 4 | $0 |
Brian Frakes Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Phil Calihan III Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $5,270,149 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,139,323 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $48,704 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $6,409,472 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $1,130 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $6,410,602 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $5,591,867 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $4,571 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $30,400 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $44,115 |
| Information technology | $500 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $8,406 |
| Total functional expenses | $5,679,859 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,256,433 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $48,704 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $5,092,631 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $1,895 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $6,399,663 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,908 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $3,908 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $6,395,755 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $6,399,663 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Thunderbirds Charities has awarded $5,528,012 in support to 127 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Phoenix, AZ PURPOSE: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE/HOMELESS/POVERTY | $315,000 |
HUMAN SERVICES CAMPUS PURPOSE: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE/HOMELESS/POVERTY | $302,863 |
Phoenix, AZ PURPOSE: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE/HOMELESS/POVERTY | $250,000 |
Mesa, AZ PURPOSE: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE/HOMELESS/POVERTY | $250,000 |
Goodyear, AZ PURPOSE: IMPROVING THE LIVES OF THE PHYSICALLY & MENTALLY CHALLENGED | $160,042 |
Phoenix, AZ PURPOSE: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE/HOMELESS/POVERTY | $150,605 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 8 grants that Thunderbirds Charities has recieved totaling $5,641,154.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
The Thunderbirds Phoenix, AZ PURPOSE: COMMUNITY SERVICE | $5,270,149 |
Pga Tour Inc Ponte Vedra Beach, FL PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $176,500 |
Kellam Foundation Inc Livingston, TX PURPOSE: ASSIST CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, HELP PEOPLE IN NEED AND IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN COMMUNITIES. | $130,000 |
Arizona Community Foundation Phoenix, AZ PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $52,500 |
American Endowment Foundation Hudson, OH PURPOSE: PHILANTHROPY | $10,000 |
Mccullough Family Foundation Kansas City, MO PURPOSE: FINCL SUPPORT OF PUBLIC CHARITY | $1,500 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Groundswell Fund San Francisco, CA | $42,239,063 | $24,343,616 |
Americas Best Local Charities San Rafael, CA | $3,431,052 | $16,765,664 |
Bill Hannon Foundation Los Angeles, CA | $17,238,236 | $4,285,811 |
Amg Charitable Gift Foundation Greenwood Village, CO | $149,608,626 | $31,189,759 |
It Is Written Inc Riverside, CA | $12,378,597 | $15,533,924 |
Friends Of Family Health Center La Habra, CA | $48,269,218 | $21,982,956 |
Family Assistance Ministries San Clemente, CA | $4,435,253 | $12,485,569 |
Hidaya Foundation Santa Clara, CA | $4,651,500 | $12,437,401 |
Hyundai Hope On Wheels Fountain Valley, CA | $12,616,829 | $14,561,310 |
Philanthropic Impact Fund Beverly Hills, CA | $0 | $3,313,525 |
Providence Little Company Of Mary Foundation Torrance, CA | $121,035,875 | $18,031,300 |
Cambodian Childrens Fund Santa Monica, CA | $27,120,483 | $15,367,074 |