The Peel Compton Foundation is a private corporation based in BENTONVILLE, AR. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1992. The principal officer is % Shannon Barry. It holds total assets of $77.6M. Annual income is reported at $10M. Compton Gardens and Conference Center - THE PEEL COMPTON FOUNDATION HAS PRESERVED THE LATE DR. COMPTON'S HOUSE AND SURROUNDING LAND. IN 2005, COMPTON GARDENS WAS COMPLETED AND OPENED TO THE PUBLIC. THE GARDENS, SITE FOR PUBLIC ACCESS TO IN-TOWN GREEN SPACE, FEATURES OVER 320 SPECIES OF NATIVE PLANTS IN A WOODLAND SETTING. IT ALSO INCLUDES WALKING TRAILS AND WILDLIFE. THE GARDEN IS DEDICATED TO THE ADVANCEMENT AND APPRECIATION OF GARDENING, HORTICULTURE, AND THE CONSERVATION OF PLANTS IN THE BIOLOGICAL COMMUNITIES ON WHICH THEY DEPEND. THE GARDENS ARE OPEN DAWN TO DUSK, SEVEN DAYS A WEEK AND THERE IS NO ADMISSION CHARGE. According to available records, The Peel Compton Foundation has made 2 grants totaling $2.4M, with a median grant of $1.2M. Grant recipients are concentrated in Arkansas. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
The Peel Museum and Botanical Garden- located at 400 S. Walton includes an historical home representing Arkansas in the late 1800s and the life of Colonel Samuel Peel, his wife Mary Emaline, and their children. The Museum is open to the public, free of charge. The Botanical Garden is approximately 2 acres in size and has multiple heritage gardens and is open to the public, free of charge. Certain parts of the historical home are available for special events and business meeting rentals. The property also includes a small, retail gift shop, featuring locally sourced goods available for resale. The Museum is focused on preservation of historic homes, artifacts, and providing educational opportunities in various programs for elementary aged students and adults alike.
Expenses: $1.3M
The Coler Mountain Bike Preserve and Campgrounds are located at 2003 NW Homestead Lane and are within 5 miles of downtown Bentonville. The property includes approximately 19 miles of soft-surface mountain bike trails, a retail cafe, and 22 dry, primitive campsites available for rental. The Coler Preserve is approximately 300 acres in size and is open 365 days a year to the General Public, free of charge. Various spaces are available to the public for rental. The Preserve focuses on outdoor recreation, education, nature, and preservation of natural resources.
Expenses: $1.2M
The Compton Gardens and Arboretum and Conference Center located at 312 N. Main Street includes the family home of Dr. Neil Compton, a mid-century modern style home built in 1951. The home is open to the public, free of charge, includes an Exhibit Room highlighting the life of Dr. Compton, and has rental space for special events and business meetings. The Gardens, approximately 7 acres in size has over 100 native plant species and is open to the public, free of charge. The Gardens are focused on nature & education of native plant species and the historic preservation of the Buffalo River, America's first National River.
Expenses: $827K
Osage Park and Quiver Archery Range located at 700 SW 16th Street includes approximately 70 acres of greenspace and 12 acres of wetlands. The Park is open to the General Public 365 days a year, free of charge, and includes 8 pickleball courts, playgrounds, raised walkways and a pavilion. The Quiver Archery Range is a modern 20 lane archery range open to the public for a nominal lane rental fee, including equipment and instruction. The Park and Archery Range focus on outdoor recreation, nature, education, and wetlands preservation.
Compton Gardens and Conference Center - THE PEEL COMPTON FOUNDATION HAS PRESERVED THE LATE DR. COMPTON'S HOUSE AND SURROUNDING LAND. IN 2005, COMPTON GARDENS WAS COMPLETED AND OPENED TO THE PUBLIC. THE GARDENS, SITE FOR PUBLIC ACCESS TO IN-TOWN GREEN SPACE, FEATURES OVER 320 SPECIES OF NATIVE PLANTS IN A WOODLAND SETTING. IT ALSO INCLUDES WALKING TRAILS AND WILDLIFE. THE GARDEN IS DEDICATED TO THE ADVANCEMENT AND APPRECIATION OF GARDENING, HORTICULTURE, AND THE CONSERVATION OF PLANTS IN THE BIOLOGICAL COMMUNITIES ON WHICH THEY DEPEND. THE GARDENS ARE OPEN DAWN TO DUSK, SEVEN DAYS A WEEK AND THERE IS NO ADMISSION CHARGE. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 2 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in AR.
The Peel Compton Foundation has distributed a total of $2.4M across 2 grants. The median grant size is $1.2M, with an average of $1.2M. Individual grants have ranged from $1.2M to $1.2M.
The Peel Compton Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
The Peel Compton Foundation is headquartered in BENTONVILLE, AR.
Total Giving
$5.8M
Total Assets
$75.1M
Fair Market Value
$75.1M
Net Worth
$75.1M
Grants Paid
$0
Contributions
$4.2M
Net Investment Income
$23K
Distribution Amount
$0
Total: $0
Total Grants
2
Total Giving
$2.4M
Average Grant
$1.2M
Median Grant
$1.2M
Unique Recipients
1
Most Common Grant
$1.2M
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Of BentonvilleTo support the community of Bentonville with donation of land. | Bentonville, AR | $1.2M | 2022 |
Other foundations that have funded The Peel Compton Foundation.
| Funder | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walton Family Foundation Inc. | $165K | 2023 | To support the regional tree planting program manager position and regional tree planting program. |
| Walton Family Foundation Inc. | $51K | 2023 | to support the completion of Phase II of The Rise Meditation Platform at Coler Mountain Bike Preserve |
| Walton Family Foundation Inc. | $40K | 2023 | To create a children's play area, pickleball courts, perimeter fencing, lighting, and landscaping at Osage Park. |
| Arvest Foundation | $15K | 2023 |
BENTONVILLE, AR
CHARLES CITY, VA
AUBURN, WA
LOUISA, VA
Expenses: $745K
| To be used for Coler Bike programs for youth and adults and Osage Park youth programs. |
| Town Branch Foundation | $3.2M | 2022 | To provide General operating Support |
| Walton Family Foundation Inc. | $158K | 2022 | To create a children's play area, pickleball courts, perimeter fencing, lighting, and landscaping at Osage Park. |
| Walton Family Foundation Inc. | $158K | 2022 | To create a children's play area, pickleball courts, perimeter fencing, lighting, and landscaping at Osage Park. |
| Walton Family Foundation Inc. | $113K | 2022 | To support the regional tree planting program manager position. |
| Walton Family Foundation Inc. | $113K | 2022 | To support the regional tree planting program manager position. |
| Walton Family Foundation Inc. | $40K | 2022 | To support a perennial planting pilot at identified greenspace off the paved trail between bridges #4 and #5 at Coler. |
| Walton Family Foundation Inc. | $40K | 2022 | To support a perennial planting pilot at identified greenspace off the paved trail between bridges #4 and #5 at Coler. |
| Alice L Walton Foundation | $25K | 2022 | 2022 Outdoor Education and Preservation Programs |
| Arvest Foundation | $15K | 2022 | to support Coler Programming, spring camp and summer camp needs |
| Arvest Foundation | $15K | 2022 | to support Coler Programming, spring camp and summer camp needs |
| Town Branch Foundation | $2.6M | 2021 | 2021 Operating Support |
| Walton Family Foundation Inc. | $799K | 2021 | To support the construction of a staircase and parking screening for cafe staff. |
| Walton Family Foundation Inc. | $666K | 2021 | To create a children's play area, pickleball courts, perimeter fencing, lighting, and landscaping at Osage Park. |
| Town Branch Foundation | $49K | 2021 | Osage Park Wayfinding Signage |
| Walton Family Foundation Inc. | $28K | 2021 | To provide seating for The Quiver archery pavilion. |
| Arvest Foundation | $20K | 2021 | To help cover admission to Peel Compton Mansion and expenses for educational bike workshops at Coler Bike Trails. |
| Town Branch Foundation | $2.1M | 2020 | General Operating Support |
| Town Branch Foundation | $140K | 2020 | Buffalo River Documentary |
| Arvest Foundation | $25K | 2020 | Arts & Culture |
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