History of the Thompson Foundation
Founded in 2005 by Bill & Nancy Thompson, the Thompson Foundation for Autism was created to strengthen children and families affected by autism spectrum disorders through raising awareness and support for interventions, education and research.
The Thompson Foundation acts as a policy review board for the Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders at the University of Missouri, and provides financial support for the Thompson Center and other entities working in the field of autism.
The foundation board is comprised of business and community leaders across the nation with a passion and commitment to improving the lives of children and families affected by autism.
Nancy & Bill Thompson
Bill & Nancy Thompson
Bill & Nancy Thompson founded the Thompson Foundation for Autism in 2005. Their goal is “to make a difference for the children with autism today, make a difference for their families and make a difference for the future, so that when a child is diagnosed with autism, his or her family has well-founded hope.”
Our Mission
MISSION STATEMENT: The Thompson Foundation for Autism strengthens children and families affected by autism spectrum disorders through raising awareness and support for interventions, education and research. (Adopted 10.25.05)
Thompson Foundation Board of Directors
The Thompson Foundation for Autism is administered by a 19-member board committed to meeting the needs of children and families affected by autism and neurological disorders.
Board members:
- Ron Ashworth
- David C. Cooksey
- Tom Davis
- Tim Fete. M.D.
- Jose Gutierrez
- Lora Hinkel
- Janet L. Jacobs
- Doug Mertens
- Jim Moody
- Jack Reis
- Chip Robertson
- Bill Thompson
- Don Thompson
- Emily/Nancy Thompson
- Jim Whitaker, M.D.
- Scott Zajac
- Al Eberhard (ex-officio)
- Jim Poehling (ex-officio)
- Dr. Gay Tompkins (ex-officio)
