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Thompson Foundation for Autism & Neurodevelopment

THE THOMPSON FOUNDATION FOR AUTISM STRENGTHENS CHILDREN AND FAMILIES AFFECTED BY AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS THROUGH RAISING AWARENESS AND SUPPORT FOR INTERVENTIONS, EDUCATION AND RESEARCH

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
62/100 · methodology

About Thompson Foundation for Autism & Neurodevelopment

Making a difference in the lives of people at the Thompson Center for Autism & Neurodevelopment at the University of Missouri.

Founded
Headquarters
Columbia, MO
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
G128
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2008

Mission

The thompson foundation for autism strengthens children and families affected by autism spectrum disorders through raising awareness and support for interventions, education and research

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
❤️ Health · NTEE G128
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar health in United States
Program spending This charity: 47%
Peer average: 89%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 17.30%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 62
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 20.8% of total expenses ($158,500 of $760,688).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)
$0.47
Program$0.47

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Thompson Foundation for Autism & Neurodevelopment has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar holds 3 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2023. See the filings
  • GiveRadar's profile for Thompson Foundation for Autism & Neurodevelopment draws on its financial disclosures and its governance, in line with the typical health charities in the United States it tracks. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (3 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Thompson Foundation for Autism & Neurodevelopment is a registered health nonprofit based in Columbia, MO, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2007 and has been operating for 19 years. Its EIN is 208293152. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 62/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $916K in annual revenue. 42 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Thompson Foundation for Autism & Neurodevelopment's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 208293152. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Thompson Foundation for Autism & Neurodevelopment has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 62/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 62 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United States is 90/100.

Thompson Foundation for Autism & Neurodevelopment is located in Columbia, MO, United States. The organization was established in 2007 and has been active for 19 years. Its registered address is 205 Portland Street, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Thompson Foundation for Autism & Neurodevelopment has $916K in annual revenue. It allocates 47% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 89% for health charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $41M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Thompson Foundation for Autism & Neurodevelopment is classified as a Health organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $916K in annual revenue. The organization has 42 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Thompson Foundation for Autism & Neurodevelopment. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

According to GiveRadar's records, Thompson Foundation for Autism & Neurodevelopment holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 47% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 89%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Making a difference in the lives of people at the Thompson Center for Autism & Neurodevelopment at the University of Missouri. Thompson Foundation for Autism & Neurodevelopment is classified as a health organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2007.

Among health charities registered in United States: It allocates 47% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 89%. Its annual revenue of $916K is below the peer average of $41M.

Yes, donations to Thompson Foundation for Autism & Neurodevelopment are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Thompson Foundation for Autism & Neurodevelopment is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 208293152, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
47% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

3 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2023, FY2022, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
3

Leadership

From FY2023 filing

RO
Ron A•••••••
PRESIDENT

Officers & trustees (21)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.9M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.8M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.7M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health this charity 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 42 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2023 on record
  • Named leadership · 42 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2007
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Thompson Foundation for Autism & Neurodevelopment

What is Thompson Foundation for Autism & Neurodevelopment?
Thompson Foundation for Autism & Neurodevelopment is a health publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Columbia, United States. Making a difference in the lives of people at the Thompson Center for Autism & Neurodevelopment at the University of Missouri.
When was Thompson Foundation for Autism & Neurodevelopment founded?
Thompson Foundation for Autism & Neurodevelopment was founded in 2007.
Who leads Thompson Foundation for Autism & Neurodevelopment?
Ron Ashworth serves as PRESIDENT.
Where is Thompson Foundation for Autism & Neurodevelopment located?
Headquartered in Columbia, MO, United States.
What is Thompson Foundation for Autism & Neurodevelopment's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $100K-$1M. 47% of expenses go to program services.
Is Thompson Foundation for Autism & Neurodevelopment trustworthy?
Thompson Foundation for Autism & Neurodevelopment has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 62 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Thompson Foundation for Autism & Neurodevelopment's registration number?
IRS EIN: 208293152.
What is Thompson Foundation for Autism & Neurodevelopment's website?
https://thompsonfoundation.org