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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — The Thunderbirds – hosts of the WM Phoenix Open – announced today the 2026 edition of “The People’s Open” raised a record-breaking $20.1 million ($20,154,600) for local charities, marking the highest single-year total in tournament history. This is the first time the event has surpassed $20 million in charitable giving in a single year

The 2025 edition of “The People’s Open” raised a record-breaking $18.1 million for local charities — marking the highest single-year total in tournament history.

Thunderbirds Charities, the charitable giving arm of The Thunderbirds – hosts of the WM Phoenix Open – awarded more than $4.8 million in grants to 70 Valley charities during its 2024 Fall funding cycle. Some of the largest grants include $1 million to Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley, $500,000 to The Phoenix Zoo,

The 2024 WM Phoenix Open, hosted by The Thunderbirds, raised a record $17.5 million for Arizona charities. Discover how this historic golf event impacts the community, supporting Valleywise Health and various local organizations.

Giving back to the community is a major focus each and every year for the WM Phoenix Open and tournament hosts The Thunderbirds, and they gave back once again to one of their longtime charity partners, St. Mary’s Food Bank, after the conclusion of the 2024 edition of “The People’s Open.”

The Thunderbirds – hosts of the WM Phoenix Open Presented by Taylor Morrison – announced the 2023 edition of “The People’s Open” raised a record $14.5 million ($14,533,000) for Arizona charities. This marks the sixth time in tournament history The Thunderbirds and the WM Phoenix Open have raised more than $10 million for charity in a single tournament.