The Peel Compton Foundation
The Peel Compton Foundation is a private foundation, based in Bentonville, AR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $77.6M in total assets. In 2024, it made $6.9M in qualifying distributions. Net investment income was $92K.
The Peel Compton Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $77,602,456
- +3.3% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $9,767,674
- +96.2% vs 2023
- Qualifying distributions (2024)
- $6,940,716
- +46.8% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $7,331,316
- +26.6% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who The Peel Compton Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Bentonville Bentonville, AR | To support the community of Bentonville with donation of land. | $1,206,889 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $77,602,456 | $9,767,674 | $7,331,316 | — | — | $6,940,716 | $92,345 |
| 2023 | $75,136,003 | $4,977,790 | $5,790,747 | — | — | $4,727,975 | $22,951 |
| 2022 | $75,881,380 | $4,231,176 | $6,015,998 | $1,206,889 | 1 | $5,918,390 | $10,127 |
| 2021 | $77,781,380 | $27,431,557 | $3,890,842 | — | — | $3,325,797 | $25,130 |
| 2020 | $54,218,841 | $51,636,956 | $2,460,365 | — | — | — | $42,469 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Peel Compton Foundation is led by Lynne M. Walton, Board Member & President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 15 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lynne M. Walton
Board Member & President
President & Board Member → Board Member, 2021
Board Member → Board Member & President, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Debra K. Layton
Foundation Manager
Foundation Manager & Executive Director → Foundation Manager, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$233K (2022) → $247K (2024)
Angelique O'Bryan
Board Member & Secretary
Board Member → Board Member & Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Angie Garrett
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jacob McElroy
Board Member & Vice President
Board Member → Board Member & Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Zettle
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melanie Belford
Board Member & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Javier Zavala
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ken Leonard
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bruce Gillispie
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah DeWitt
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Alderson
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Van Schenck
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Baldwin
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joe Allbright
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Cie Cochran (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Jamie Sohosky (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Mallory Taylor (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Shannon Dixon (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Aaron Jones (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Bailey Pearson (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Ciara Anfield (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Scarlett Basore (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Bailey Neil (2021) — Board Member & Secretary
- Former: Brandon Quirk (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Valorie Lawson (2020) — Board Member & Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $247K, to Debra K Layton (Foundation Manager).
Frequently asked questions about The Peel Compton Foundation
How large is The Peel Compton Foundation?
The Peel Compton Foundation reported $77.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $9.8M.
Where does The Peel Compton Foundation operate?
The Peel Compton Foundation has awarded grants in Arkansas.
What is The Peel Compton Foundation's EIN?
The Peel Compton Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 71-0713232. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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