Thunderbird Foundation A Trust
501(c)(4)
Only null% goes to programs Thin reserves
Thunderbird Foundation A Trust is a 501(c)(4) organization based in Phoenix, Arizona, registered in 1972, with $497,000 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
7226 N 16th St Ste 100, Phoenix, AZ, 85020 EIN 23-7163480 Since 1972
Revenue (FY2024)
$497K
▼ 5.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$503K
Net assets
$18K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Thunderbird Foundation A Trust— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CFinancial health25% of the rating0 mo reserves · -1% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Thunderbird Foundation A Trust: 0 mo reserves · -1% margin earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Thunderbird Foundation A Trust— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Thunderbird Foundation A Trust: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $245K (FY2013) to $497K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $18K
Operating margin
-1.2%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$18K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$18K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $497,000▼5.9% | $502,993▼5.5% | $17,914▼25.1% | $17,914▼25.1% | 990 |
| 2023 | $528,000▲6.8% | $532,225▲8.3% | $23,907▼15.0% | $23,907▼15.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $494,500▲5.2% | $491,522▲6.9% | $28,132▲11.8% | $28,132▲11.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $470,000▲16.9% | $460,000▲4.1% | $25,154▲66.0% | $25,154▲66.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $402,001▼5.9% | $441,684▲11.0% | $15,154▼72.4% | $15,154▼72.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $427,008▲13.7% | $397,910▲0.7% | $54,837▲113% | $54,837▲113% | 990 |
| 2018 | $375,510▲5.7% | $394,963▲12.2% | $25,739▼43.0% | $25,739▼47.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $355,260▲18.4% | $352,121▲30.0% | $45,192▲7.5% | $48,692▲14.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $300,011▲23.5% | $270,910▲9.3% | $42,053▲225% | $42,553▲229% | 990 |
| 2015 | $243,006▼1.0% | $247,946▲3.8% | $12,952▼27.6% | $12,952▼27.6% | 990 |
| 2014 | $245,504▲0.4% | $238,801▼0.8% | $17,892▲59.9% | $17,892▲21.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $244,507 | $240,801▲4.4% | $11,189▲49.5% | $14,689▲96.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $230,669▲5.8% | $7,483▼62.9% | $7,483▼62.9% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $217,960▼12.1% | $20,147▲1743% | $20,147▲1743% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $247,900▼0.3% | $1,093▲56.6% | $1,093▼59.5% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $248,655 | $698 | $2,698 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $4.3M total
11 grants to Thunderbird Foundation A Trust totaling $4.3M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Thunderbirds | Growth of game | 2024 | $497,000 |
| The Thunderbirds | Growth of game | 2023 | $528,000 |
| The Thunderbirds | Growth of game | 2022 | $493,000 |
| The Thunderbirds | Growth of game | 2021 | $470,000 |
| The Thunderbirds | Growth of game | 2020 | $402,000 |
| The Thunderbirds | Growth of game | 2019 | $427,000 |
| The Thunderbirds | Growth of game | 2018 | $375,500 |
| The Thunderbirds | Community service | 2017 | $355,250 |
| The Thunderbirds | Community service | 2016 | $300,000 |
| The Thunderbirds | Growth of game | 2015 | $243,000 |
| The Thunderbirds | Growth of game | 2014 | $245,500 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Thunderbird Foundation A Trust a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Thunderbird Foundation A Trust is a 501(c)(4) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 23-7163480, based in Phoenix, Arizona.
- What is Thunderbird Foundation A Trust's EIN?
- Thunderbird Foundation A Trust's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 23-7163480.
- How much revenue does Thunderbird Foundation A Trust report?
- Thunderbird Foundation A Trust reported $497,000 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Thunderbird Foundation A Trust have?
- CharityIndex grades Thunderbird Foundation A Trust C, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Thunderbird Foundation A Trust (EIN 23-7163480) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.