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Thompson Foundation for Autism

Awareness. Advocacy. Action.

Columbia, MO   |  https://thompsonfoundation.org/

Mission

The Thompson Foundation for Autism supports clinical services, research and training, through the Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders at MU.

Ruling year info

2008

Executive Director

Myles Hinkel

Main address

205 Portland St

Columbia, MO 65201 USA

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EIN

20-8293152

NTEE code info

Private Grantmaking Foundations (T20)

IRS filing requirement

This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ.

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Programs and results

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Our programs

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

Clinical services, research, and training at the Thompson Center

The funds we raise directly support all the services that the Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders, including clinical services, research, and training. The clinical services include diagnostic evaluations and behavioral therapy.

Population(s) Served
People with psychosocial disabilities

Where we work

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Our results

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.

Number of conference attendees

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Type of Metric

Output - describing our activities and reach

Direction of Success

Increasing

Context Notes

The Thompson Center Autism Conference draws 500+ attendees annually from 15 states.

Our Sustainable Development Goals

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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Goals & Strategy

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.

Charting impact

Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.

Goals are to expand our reach and impact beyond Central Missouri; our plan details events and methods for breaking into new markets as well as embarking upon a Capital Campaign.

Events, Outreach, Fundraising.

How we listen

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.

done We demonstrated a willingness to learn more by reviewing resources about feedback practice.
done We shared information about our current feedback practices.

  • Who are the people you serve with your mission?

    The Thompson Foundation for Autism & Neurodevelopment strengthens children and families affected by autism and neurodevelopmental disorders by raising awareness, advancing public policy, and funding the needs of the Thompson Center for Autism & Neurodevelopment at the University of Missouri. Together with the Thompson Center, we are making a difference in the lives of people affected by autism and neurodevelopmental disorders.

  • How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?

    To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve

  • What significant change resulted from feedback?

    Recently the Thompson Foundation sponsored "Autism Night" at a University of Missouri Basketball game, where we provided bags with sensory items for the children of attendees. One family posted on Facebook that the bags were a hit and a big help- so we will continue to offer those at other sports events where they will be helpful. We also used a focus group during a rebranding, where we were sure to include parents of children with autism or other neurodevelopmental conditions, as well as a self-advocate. We actively used this group's comments to ultimately choose our new logo.

  • Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?

    We engage the people who provide feedback in looking for ways we can improve in response, We act on the feedback we receive, We tell the people who gave us feedback how we acted on their feedback

  • What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?

    We don't have any major challenges to collecting feedback

Financials

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Operations

The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.

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Thompson Foundation for Autism

Board of directors
as of 02/06/2023
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board chair

Ron Ashworth

Bill Thompson

WST Partners

Nancy Thompson

Jose Gutierrez

Notiehiking

Janet Jacobs

Commercial Trust

Jim Poehling

Cale Bradford

White Oak Capital

Patricia Churchill

Supreme Court of Missouri

Jonathan Curtright

MU Health Care

Al Eberhard

Lora Hinkel

Columbia Public Schools

Michele Kilo

Patrick Madigan

Central Investment Advisors at Central Bank of Boone County

Doug Mertens

Jack Reis

Don Thompson

Thompson Family Foundation

Emily Thompson Krout

Gay M. Tompkins

Scott Zajac

Rockwood Asset Management

Ryan Holem

Tim Ney

Edward Jones

Board leadership practices

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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  • Board orientation and education
    Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes
  • CEO oversight
    Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes
  • Ethics and transparency
    Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes
  • Board composition
    Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes
  • Board performance
    Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? No

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 1/26/2023
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Leadership

The organization's leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity
White/Caucasian/European
Gender identity
Male, Not transgender (cisgender)
Sexual orientation
Heterosexual or straight
Disability status
Person without a disability

Race & ethnicity

No data

Gender identity

No data

 

No data

Sexual orientation

No data

Disability

No data

Equity strategies

Last updated: 01/30/2023

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Data
  • We review compensation data across the organization (and by staff levels) to identify disparities by race.
  • We ask team members to identify racial disparities in their programs and / or portfolios.
  • We employ non-traditional ways of gathering feedback on programs and trainings, which may include interviews, roundtables, and external reviews with/by community stakeholders.
Policies and processes
  • We have community representation at the board level, either on the board itself or through a community advisory board.
  • We help senior leadership understand how to be inclusive leaders with learning approaches that emphasize reflection, iteration, and adaptability.
  • We engage everyone, from the board to staff levels of the organization, in race equity work and ensure that individuals understand their roles in creating culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.