Thompson Foundation for Autism & Neurodevelopment
The thompson foundation for autism and neurodevelopment strengthens children and families affected by autism spectrum disorders through raising awareness and support for interventions, education and research.
Thompson Foundation for Autism & Neurodevelopment at a glance
In short: Thompson Foundation for Autism & Neurodevelopment gave $3.2M across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $3.2M), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,206,459
- +135.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,206,459
- +135.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,206,459
- Total assets
- $490,916
- +10.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Missouri (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Thompson Foundation for Autism & Neurodevelopment funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Thompson Center for Autism University of Missouri ($3.2M).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Thompson Foundation for Autism & Neurodevelopment gives
- Giving grew 803% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $352K (2023) to $3.2M (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $3.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Thompson Center for Autism University of Missouri Columbia, MO | Education & Research | $3,206,459 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $490,916 | $3,917,598 | $3,860,072 | $3,206,459 | 1 | $-5,003 |
| 2024 | $443,010 | $1,498,107 | $1,968,926 | $1,362,127 | 1 | $24,152 |
| 2023 | $898,297 | $916,301 | $760,688 | $351,706 | 1 | $26,392 |
| 2022 | $744,798 | $845,526 | $705,397 | $354,973 | 1 | $6,503 |
| 2020 | $1,001,844 | $651,075 | $712,463 | $379,146 | 1 | $5,978 |
About Thompson Foundation for Autism & Neurodevelopment
Based on IRS filings
Thompson Foundation for Autism & Neurodevelopment is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Columbia, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $491K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $3.2M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Thompson Foundation for Autism & Neurodevelopment is led by Ron Ashworth, President on every filing since 2020; 2 of 25 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ron Ashworth
President
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jack Ries
Director
On filings since 2024
20 hrs/week
$60K (2024) → $60K (2025)
Cale Bradford
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Don Thompson
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Doug Mertens
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gay M. Tompkins
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lora Hinkel
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michele G. Kilo
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patricia J. Churchill
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Madigan
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Zajac
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Holem
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Gray
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mallory Fitzpatrick
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sonny Bal
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tim Ney
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Al Eberhard
Director
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dana Bal
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mina Steen
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Myles Hinkel
Executive Di
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$92K (2020) → $180K (2025)
Bill Thompson
Ex-Officio
Director → Ex-Officio, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janet L. Jacobs
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim Poehling
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jose Gutierrez
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Thompson
Ex-Officio
Director → Ex-Officio, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Allen Eberhard (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Jack Reis (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Stephen Sheinkopf (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Tom Davis (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Chip Robertson (2020) — Director
- Former: Emily Thompson Krout (2020) — Director
- Former: Jim Moody (2020) — Director
- Former: Johnathan W. Curtright (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $180K, to Myles Hinkel (Executive Di). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Thompson Foundation for Autism & Neurodevelopment
How much does Thompson Foundation for Autism & Neurodevelopment give each year?
Thompson Foundation for Autism & Neurodevelopment gave $3.2M across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.4M across 1 grant.
How large is Thompson Foundation for Autism & Neurodevelopment?
Thompson Foundation for Autism & Neurodevelopment reported $491K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.9M.
What is Thompson Foundation for Autism & Neurodevelopment?
Thompson Foundation for Autism & Neurodevelopment is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Columbia, MO. It holds $491K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Thompson Foundation for Autism & Neurodevelopment operate?
Thompson Foundation for Autism & Neurodevelopment has awarded grants in Missouri.
What is Thompson Foundation for Autism & Neurodevelopment's EIN?
Thompson Foundation for Autism & Neurodevelopment's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8293152. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 27, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 4, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 10, 2024)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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