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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. Total assets have grown from $3.8M in 2011 to $77.6M in 2024. 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 its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. 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.
Expenses: $745K
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.
Officer and trustee information is not yet available for this foundation. This data is typically reported in Part VIII of the 990-PF filing.
Total Giving
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Total Assets
$77.6M
Fair Market Value
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Net Worth
$77.6M
Grants Paid
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Contributions
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Net Investment Income
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Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
2
Total Giving
$2.4M
Average Grant
$1.2M
Median Grant
$1.2M
Unique Recipients
1
Most Common Grant
$1.2M
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Of BentonvilleTo support the community of Bentonville with donation of land. | Bentonville, AR | $1.2M | 2022 |