Nonprofit · EIN 73-0606209
NOBLE RESEARCH INSTITUTE LLC
Tax-exempt · ARDMORE, OK 73401
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $45,984,919 | $47,917,376 | -$1,932,457 | $140,475,628 | $12,986,123 | $127,489,505 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $45,787,934 | $45,578,802 | $209,132 | $138,173,347 | $9,209,248 | $128,964,099 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $37,950,542 | $43,942,836 | -$5,992,294 | $141,744,664 | $14,778,920 | $126,965,744 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $39,248,438
- of which government grants
- $588,142
- Program service revenue
- $1,158,950
- Investment income
- $4,791,241
- Royalties
- $70,469
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $4,079,711
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$48,366
- Other revenue
- $786,290
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $127,952
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $4,020,621
- Other salaries and wages
- $16,284,321
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $26,726,307
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $63,455
- Accounting fees
- $123,507
- Occupancy
- $1,703,961
- Travel
- $1,050,173
- Depreciation
- $5,232,539
- Program services (functional)
- $42,017,793
- Management and general (functional)
- $3,861,648
- Fundraising (functional)
- $2,037,935
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $138,173,347
- Total assets, end of year
- $140,475,628
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $12,986,123
- Net assets, end of year
- $127,489,505
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $89,895,472
- Publicly traded securities
- $22,783,795
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $127,370,505
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $119,000
- Gross unrelated business income
- $2,243
- Gross receipts
- $59,892,366
- Employees
- 227
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 1945
- State of legal domicile
- OK
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEVEN R RHINES | PRESIDENT/CHIEF EXEC OFFICER Officer | 40 | $774,944 | $47,476 |
| A JILL WALLACE | VICE PRESIDENT & CFO Officer | 40 | $419,874 | $33,269 |
| JEFFREY S MOEN | GEN COUNSEL & CORPORATE SECRETARY Officer | 40 | $328,742 | $54,420 |
| M GAYLE DONICA | DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES Key employee | 40 | $279,056 | $47,585 |
| CHARLES P CANNY | DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES Key employee | 40 | $263,901 | $41,581 |
| HUGH D ALJOE | DIRECTOR OF RANCHES, OUTREACH Key employee | 40 | $254,423 | $40,209 |
| LORI M CAIN | DIRECTOR OF PRODUCER GUIDANCE Key employee | 40 | $268,895 | $24,782 |
| JOSEPH W BEARD | DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION TECH Key employee | 40 | $245,481 | $47,274 |
| CASEY B SMITH | AVIATION & MAINTENANCE MANAGER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $247,182 | $42,522 |
| RACHAEL W DAVIS | DIRECTOR OF MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS Key employee | 40 | $200,687 | $42,769 |
| ELISA N JACKSON | DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT Key employee | 40 | $221,018 | $21,638 |
| PATRICK T NEWMAN | DIRECTOR OF BI AND ANALYTICS Key employee | 40 | $199,762 | $32,912 |
| ANDREW A SEGNA | ASSOCIATE GENERAL COUNSEL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $189,684 | $40,376 |
| KENNETH D COCKRELL | CAPTAIN PILOT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $193,083 | $8,644 |
| JOSHUA A GASKAMP | ASSOC DIRECTOR OF OUTREACH & PARTNERSHIP Highest-paid employee | 40 | $179,196 | $20,635 |
3 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WILLIAM B MCGEHEE | CAPTAIN PILOT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $177,438 | $18,113 |
| ELIZABETH A ALDRIDGE | CORPORATE SECRETARY (UNTIL 07/25) Officer | 40 | $118,443 | $11,481 |
| THE SAMUEL ROBERTS NOBLE FOUNDA | SOLE MEMBER/MANAGER Institutional trustee | 0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEVEN P RHINES | PRESIDENT / CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $713,306 | $54,573 |
| A JILL WALLACE | VICE PRESIDENT & CFO Officer | 40 | $393,122 | $34,354 |
| JEFFREY S MOEN | GEN. COUNSEL & DIRECTOR GOVT. AFFAIRS Key employee | 40 | $306,547 | $52,203 |
| M GAYLE DONICA | DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES Key employee | 40 | $259,372 | $52,289 |
| CHARLES P CANNY | DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES Key employee | 40 | $248,239 | $42,925 |
| LORI M CAIN | DIRECTOR OF PRODUCER GUIDANCE Key employee | 40 | $253,558 | $26,142 |
| HUGH D ALJOE | DIRECTOR OF RANCHES, OUTREACH Key employee | 40 | $236,468 | $41,392 |
| CASEY B SMITH | AVIATION & MAINTENANCE MANAGER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $230,948 | $45,070 |
| JOSEPH BEARD | DIR. OF INFORM. TECHNOLOGY Key employee | 40 | $221,231 | $48,910 |
| PATRICK NEWMAN | DIRECTOR OF BI AND ANALYTICS Key employee | 40 | $184,785 | $34,275 |
| ANDREW A SEGNA | ASSOCIATE GENERAL COUNSEL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $176,065 | $42,982 |
| RACHAEL DAVIS | DIR OF MKTG COMM. (AS OF 03/24) Key employee | 40 | $152,700 | $42,822 |
| PRYCE HOLLEY | CONTROLLER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $151,524 | $39,953 |
| KENNETH D COCKRELL | CAPTAIN PILOT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $179,906 | $8,209 |
| WILLIAM MCGEHEE | CAPTAIN PILOT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $164,674 | $20,684 |
| ELIZABETH A ALDRIDGE | CORPORATE SECRETARY Officer | 40 | $122,161 | $20,611 |
| THE SAMUEL ROBERTS NOBLE FOUNDA | SOLE MEMBER/MANAGER Institutional trustee | 0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEVEN P RHINES | PRESIDENT / CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $710,801 | $43,633 |
| A JILL WALLACE | VICE PRESIDENT & CFO Officer | 40 | $386,450 | $30,011 |
| JEFFREY S MOEN | GEN. COUNSEL & DIRECTOR GOVT. AFFAIR Key employee | 40 | $303,397 | $47,337 |
| M GAYLE DONICA | DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES Key employee | 40 | $258,770 | $46,996 |
| CHARLES P CANNY | DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES Key employee | 40 | $252,376 | $38,660 |
| CASEY B SMITH | AVIATION & MAINTENANCE MANAGER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $238,214 | $39,877 |
| HUGH D ALJOE | DIRECTOR OF PRODUCER RELATIONS Key employee | 40 | $236,270 | $37,908 |
| LORI M CAIN | DIR. OF STRATEG. LEARNING & OUTREACH Key employee | 40 | $243,520 | $28,716 |
| MELANIE M DAVIS | DIR. OF INFORM. TECH. (THRU 11/23) Key employee | 40 | $224,747 | $33,229 |
| CHRISTINA L ADCOX | DIRECTOR ADV. & PHILAN PRTSHPS. Key employee | 40 | $186,258 | $40,911 |
| ANDREW A SEGNA | ASSOCIATE GENERAL COUNSEL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $178,183 | $37,849 |
| PATRICK NEWMAN | DIR. OF BUS. INTEL. (AS OF 02/23) Key employee | 40 | $178,804 | $29,877 |
| KENNETH D COCKRELL | CAPTAIN PILOT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $179,421 | $8,010 |
| PRYCE HOLLEY | CONTROLLER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $145,108 | $35,437 |
| JOSEPH BEARD | DIR. OF INFORM. TECH. Highest-paid employee | 40 | $136,796 | $40,682 |
| ELIZABETH A ALDRIDGE | CORPORATE SECRETARY Officer | 40 | $127,720 | $19,069 |
| THE SAMUEL ROBERTS NOBLE FOUNDATION | SOLE MEMBER/MANAGER Institutional trustee | 0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2510 SAM NOBLE PKWY, ARDMORE, OK 73401-2124
- In care of
- % ACCOUNTING
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- A JILL WALLACE, 2510 SAM NOBLE PARKWAY, ARDMORE, OK 734012124
- Signed the 990
- A JILL WALLACE, VP & CFO
- Phone
- (580) 223-5810
- Website
- WWW.NOBLE.ORG
- Return prepared by
- RSM US LLP
Mission
TO GUIDE FARMERS AND RANCHERS IN APPLYING REGENERATIVE PRINCIPLES THAT YIELD HEALTHIER SOIL, MORE PRODUCTIVE GRAZING LAND, AND BUSINESS SUCCESS. (SEE SCHEDULE O)
Program accomplishments
- THE INSTITUTE CONDUCTS APPLIED AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH TO ADVANCE REGENERATIVE RANCHING AND IMPROVE THE PRODUCTIVITY, PROFITABILITY AND RESILIENCE OF THE NATION'S GRAZING LANDS. WORKING WITH PRODUCERS AND UNIVERSITIES NATIONWIDE, RESEARCH FOCUSES ON SOIL HEALTH, GRAZING SYSTEMS, LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION, NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT, AND PRODUCER WELL-BEING. FINDINGS FROM STUDIES ON WORKING RANCHES ARE SHARED THROUGH PUBLICATIONS, CONFERENCES AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS TO INFORM PRODUCER DECISION-MAKING AND SUPPORT ADOPTION OF REGENERATIVE MANAGEMENT.Expenses $25,227,527 · grants $96,237 · revenue $956,309
- THE INSTITUTE DESIGNS AND DELIVERS RESEARCH-BASED EDUCATION THAT EQUIPS FARMERS AND RANCHERS TO IMPROVE SOIL HEALTH, GRAZING LAND PRODUCTIVITY AND BUSINESS PROFITABILITY THROUGH REGENERATIVE MANAGEMENT. THROUGH NATIONWIDE IN-PERSON AND ONLINE COURSES, PEER NETWORKS, CONSULTATION AND DECISION-SUPPORT RESOURCES, THE INSTITUTE PROVIDES PRACTICAL GUIDANCE FOR LAND STEWARDSHIP, LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION AND LONG-TERM OPERATIONAL RESILIENCE. SINCE 2023, OVER 1,000 PRODUCERS PARTICIPATED IN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, AND HUNDREDS ENGAGED IN THE PEER NETWORK.Expenses $16,790,266 · grants $31,715 · revenue $202,641
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 73-0606209
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2023
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B82)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $140,475,628
- Income (IRS master file)
- $59,892,366
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $45,984,919 | $47,917,376 | $140,475,628 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $45,787,934 | $45,578,802 | $138,173,347 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $37,950,542 | $43,942,836 | $141,744,664 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $44,525,560 | $49,597,265 | $139,800,789 | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-PF | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-PF | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 73-0606209).
Questions about NOBLE RESEARCH INSTITUTE LLC
- What is the EIN of NOBLE RESEARCH INSTITUTE LLC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NOBLE RESEARCH INSTITUTE LLC is 73-0606209.
- Is NOBLE RESEARCH INSTITUTE LLC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2023.
- Are donations to NOBLE RESEARCH INSTITUTE LLC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does NOBLE RESEARCH INSTITUTE LLC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of NOBLE RESEARCH INSTITUTE LLC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did NOBLE RESEARCH INSTITUTE LLC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of NOBLE RESEARCH INSTITUTE LLC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names A JILL WALLACE.
- Who are the officers and directors of NOBLE RESEARCH INSTITUTE LLC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 18 people; 17 received compensation from the organization, the highest $774,944 (STEVEN R RHINES, PRESIDENT/CHIEF EXEC OFFICER).
- How much revenue does NOBLE RESEARCH INSTITUTE LLC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $45,984,919, expenses of $47,917,376 and total assets of $140,475,628 at year end.
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