Noble Research Institute LLC
To guide farmers and ranchers in applying regenerative principles that yield healthier soil, more productive grazing land, and business success.
Noble Research Institute LLC at a glance
In short: Noble Research Institute LLC gave $60K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $20K). Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $59,737
- +438.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +200.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $19,912
- +79.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $22,200
- Total assets
- $140,475,628
- +1.7% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated November 2026.
Who Noble Research Institute LLC funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was G Bar C Operations LLC ($29K). Together the top 3 received $60K.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2024) to $60K (2025). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $60K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| G Bar C Operations LLC | General Support | $28,500 |
| Colorado State University | General Support | $22,200 |
| United Way of Southern Central Oklahoma Inc | General Support | $9,037 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $140,475,628 | $45,984,919 | $47,917,376 | $59,737 | 3 | — | $4,791,241 |
| 2024 | $138,173,347 | $45,787,934 | $45,578,802 | $11,100 | 1 | — | $4,094,186 |
| 2023 | $141,744,664 | $37,950,542 | $43,942,836 | — | — | — | $-674,563 |
| 2022 | $139,800,789 | $44,525,560 | $49,597,265 | — | — | — | $673,824 |
| 2021 | $149,630,598 | $47,833,341 | $53,046,212 | — | — | $43,848,805 | $2,225,263 |
| 2020 | $153,810,089 | $56,451,741 | $56,326,605 | — | — | — | $2,172,159 |
About Noble Research Institute LLC
Based on IRS filings
Noble Research Institute LLC is a public charity focused on Education, based in Ardmore, OK. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $140.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $60K. Net investment income was $4.8M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Noble Research Institute LLC is led by Steven R. Rhines, President & Chief Executive Officer since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 17 of 18 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Steven R. Rhines
President & Chief Executive Officer
President → President & Chief Executive Officer, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$476K (2020) → $775K (2025)
Charles P. Canny
Director of Facilities
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$245K (2022) → $264K (2025)
Hugh D. Aljoe
Director of Ranches & Outreach
Director of Ranches & Outreach → Director of Producer Relations, 2023
Director of Producer Relations → Director of Ranches & Outreach, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$227K (2022) → $254K (2025)
Lori M. Cain
Director of Producer Guidance
Director of Producer Guidance → Director of Strateg. Learning & Outreach, 2023
Director of Strateg. Learning & Outreach → Director of Producer Guidance, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$239K (2022) → $269K (2025)
M. Gayle Donica
Director of Human Resources
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$233K (2022) → $279K (2025)
Joseph W. Beard
Director of Information Tech
Director of Inform. Tech. → Director of Inform. Technology, 2024
Director of Inform. Technology → Director of Information Tech, 2025
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$137K (2023) → $245K (2025)
Patrick T. Newman
Director of Bi & Analytics
Director of Bus. Intel. → Director of Bi & Analytics, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$179K (2023) → $200K (2025)
Rachael W. Davis
Director of Marketing Communications
Director of Mktg Committee → Director of Marketing Communications, 2025
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$153K (2024) → $201K (2025)
Elisa N. Jackson
Director of Development
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$221K (2025)
A. Jill Wallace
Vice President & CFO
Vice President & Chief Financial Officer → Vice President & CFO, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$314K (2020) → $420K (2025)
Elizabeth A. Aldridge
Corporate Secretary
Secretary → Corporate Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$114K (2020) → $118K (2025)
Andrew A. Segna
Associate General Counsel
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$168K (2022) → $190K (2025)
Casey B. Smith
Aviation & Maintenance Manager
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$212K (2022) → $247K (2025)
Jeffrey S. Moen
General Counsel & Corporate Secretary
General Counsel & Director Govt. Affair → General Counsel & Director Govt. Affairs, 2024
General Counsel & Director Govt. Affairs → General Counsel & Corporate Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$279K (2022) → $329K (2025)
Kenneth D. Cockrell
Captain Pilot
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$170K (2022) → $193K (2025)
William B. McGehee
Captain Pilot
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$165K (2024) → $177K (2025)
Joshua A. Gaskamp
Associate Director of Outreach & Partnership
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$179K (2025)
The Samuel Roberts Noble Founda
Sole Member & Manager
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Pryce Holley (2023–2024) — Controller
- Former: Christina L. Adcox (2022–2023) — Director Advisor & Philan Prtshps.
- Former: Melanie M. Davis (2022–2023) — Director of Inform. Tech.
- Former: The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation (2022–2023) — Sole Member & Manager
- Former: Barbara J. Carter (2022) — Director of Procurement
- Former: James A. Calaway (2022) — Director of Communications
- Former: Jordan J. Rosen (2022) — Captain Pilot
- Former: Kiran Mysore (2022) — Former Employee
- Former: Wolf Scheible (2022) — Former Employee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $775K, to Steven R Rhines (President/Chief Exec Officer). 17 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Noble Research Institute LLC
How much does Noble Research Institute LLC give each year?
Noble Research Institute LLC gave $60K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $11K across 1 grant.
What is Noble Research Institute LLC's typical grant size?
Noble Research Institute LLC's median grant in 2025 was $22,200, and its average grant was $19,912, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Does Noble Research Institute LLC give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Noble Research Institute LLC's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Noble Research Institute LLC?
Noble Research Institute LLC reported $140.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $46.0M.
What is Noble Research Institute LLC?
Noble Research Institute LLC is a public charity focused on Education, based in Ardmore, OK. It holds $140.5M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Noble Research Institute LLC's EIN?
Noble Research Institute LLC's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 73-0606209. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 5, 2026)
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