Noble Research Institute Llc
Noble Research Institute Llc reported $46.0 million in revenue and $47.9 million in expenses for calendar year 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $87.69 went to program services, $8.06 to management and general costs and $4.25 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was contributions and grants: 85.4% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $822,420 (PRESIDENT/CHIEF EXEC OFFICER). 104 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 3% between 2022 and 2025. Source: Form 990, 2025.
Where $100 of spending went
Calendar year 2025 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $48MFor context, the median across 5,499 covered education charities: $85.56 programs, $13.59 management, $0.85 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).
Where $100 of revenue came from
Calendar year 2025 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $46MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | 2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 87.7% | 84.4% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 8.1% | 13.4% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 4.3% | 0.8% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.05 | $0.04 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 85.4% | 19.1% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 2.5% | 69.9% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $822,420 | $331,578 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 1.72% | 1.28% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 104 | 8 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 31.9 | 13.3 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 1 of 1 | 100.0% |
A median is context, not a target: hospitals, universities, food banks and grantmakers spend in very different ways. What these measures can and can't tell you.
What the money paid for, in its own words
2025 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseThe 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
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
Highest reported compensation
2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section A · roles as filed; names are in the filing, not here| Role | From this org | From related orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRESIDENT/CHIEF EXEC OFFICER Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $774,944 | $0 | $47,476 | $822,420 |
| VICE PRESIDENT & CFO Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $419,874 | $0 | $33,269 | $453,143 |
| GEN COUNSEL & CORPORATE SECRETARY Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $328,742 | $0 | $54,420 | $383,162 |
| DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES Key employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $279,056 | $0 | $47,585 | $326,641 |
| DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES Key employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $263,901 | $0 | $41,581 | $305,482 |
| DIRECTOR OF RANCHES, OUTREACH Key employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $254,423 | $0 | $40,209 | $294,632 |
| DIRECTOR OF PRODUCER GUIDANCE Key employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $268,895 | $0 | $24,782 | $293,677 |
| DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION TECH Key employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $245,481 | $0 | $47,274 | $292,755 |
104 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Noble Research Institute Llc (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $4.0M (Part IX, line 5).
4 years of filings
Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linkedGovernance answers, as filed
2025 · the organization's own yes/no answers; explanations, if any, are in Schedule O of the filing · what each means- Voting board members, and how many are independent Part VI, lines 1a–1b1 · 1 independent
- Audited financial statements Part XII 2bYes
- Conflict-of-interest policy Part VI 12aYes
- Whistleblower policy Part VI 13Yes
- Document retention policy Part VI 14Yes
- Independent process for top executive pay Part VI 15aYes
- Board given the 990 before filing Part VI 11aYes
- Family or business ties among insiders Part VI 2No
- Aware of a significant diversion of assets Part VI 5No
- Excess benefit transaction with an insider Part IV 25aNo
- Loans to or from insiders outstanding Part IV 26No
- Lobbying, or a 501(h) election in effect Part IV 4No
- Over $15,000 of professional fundraising services Part IV 18No
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bNo
- Employees Part I, line 5227
Largest outside contractors
2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| NABHOLZ CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION Construction | $15,030,794 |
| FRANKFURT-SHORT-BRUZA Architecture | $881,085 |
| INSPYR SOLUTIONS LLC Contract labor | $460,824 |
| RESTORATION COATINGS LLC Repair & maintenance | $404,477 |
| QUANTERRA SYSTEMS INC Research data processing | $372,000 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 14 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
3 private foundations reported grants to Noble Research Institute Llc totaling $34M on their tax year 2023 Form 990-PF returns. See which foundations, on WHOFUNDS.
Source: WHOFUNDS open grant graph, matched from Form 990-PF Part XV.
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Of every $100 Noble Research Institute Llc spent in 2025, $87.69 went to programs. The full breakdown, from its IRS Form 990:
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Questions people ask
How much of Noble Research Institute Llc's spending goes to programs?
In calendar year 2025, Noble Research Institute Llc reported that 87.7% of its $47.9 million in expenses went to program services, 8.1% to management and general and 4.3% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Noble Research Institute Llc pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Noble Research Institute Llc reported for one person in calendar year 2025 was $822,420, for the role of PRESIDENT/CHIEF EXEC OFFICER (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Noble Research Institute Llc get its money?
Of $46.0 million in revenue in calendar year 2025, 85.4% came from contributions and grants (including 1.3% from government grants) and 2.5% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Noble Research Institute Llc a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 73-0606209 as a 501(c)(3) organization, and its records show contributions as tax-deductible. Form 990 filings on record here cover tax years 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.
Sources
- 2025: Form 990 for calendar year 2025, object 202602489349300500 · read the filing
- 2024: Form 990 for calendar year 2024, object 202503219349321370 · read the filing
- 2023: Form 990 for calendar year 2023, object 202443209349310264 · read the filing
- 2022: Form 990 for calendar year 2022, object 202313179349310136 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 73-0606209: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.