Mary L Peyton Foundation
The Mary L Peyton Foundation is a 501(c)(3) operating nonprofit charity chartered by the State of Texas, based in El Paso, Texas. Founded in 1937 by Joseph C. Peyton, the foundation was created for charitable and educational purposes and named to honor his mother, Mary L. Peyton. The foundation provides direct financial assistance to qualified needy individuals and those who are incapacitated and lack sufficient funding.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.8M
+0.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$123K
+9.6% YoY
Grant Count
32
-3.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$4K
+13.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation addresses financial hardships faced by legal residents of El Paso County through three primary assistance categories:
- Living Assistance: Aid for necessities of life to individuals facing unexpected financial hardship, including those struggling paycheck to paycheck due to unforeseen circumstances
- Medical Assistance: Support for individuals with recent injuries, surgeries, hospitalizations, or long-term illnesses such as cancer, chronic kidney disease, HIV, heart conditions, and diabetes, as well as those with mental or physical handicaps
- Educational and Vocational Assistance: Grants to help individuals pursue education and career advancement, including tuition (full or partial) to career institutions, colleges, universities, and vocational training programs, as well as books and other educational materials
Grantmaking
The foundation provides direct grants to individuals rather than organizations. Money is given directly to the source or entity on behalf of the individual applicant.
Grant Range
**: Typical awards range from $1,007 to $39,050.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation provides assistance exclusively to legal residents of El Paso County, Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $3,838,417
- Total Revenue: $233,000
- Total Expenses: $211,000
- Total Liabilities: $0
- Total Giving: $88,056
Tax-Exempt Status: Tax-exempt since March 1953 (EIN: 74-1276102)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,823,409 | $3,801,139 | $3,830,150 |
| Revenue | $233,050 | $153,435 | $248,247 |
| Expenses | $210,780 | $182,446 | $177,397 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $180,007 | $152,573 | $147,536 |
| Net Investment Income | $198,683 | $127,409 | $223,773 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
143 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Executive Director: Louise Keats
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MATTHEW GUZMAN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 20 | $45,000 |
| MONIQUE MERRELL | CHAIRMAN | 1 | — |
| SUSAN ELIAS-ASSI | VICE CHAIRMAN | 1 | — |
| MONA GOLDBERG | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 1 | — |
| JAMES BEALE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANDREW AINSA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation maintains an active grantmaking program with regular monthly board meetings to review and approve applications from El Paso County residents seeking assistance.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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