NOBLE RESEARCH INSTITUTE LLC (EIN 730606209) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1945

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

STEVEN P RHINES

Phone

5802235810

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

NOBLE RESEARCH INSTITUTE LLC, founded in 1945, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $45.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 21% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Net assets of $129.0M represent 34 months of operating reserves.

Mission

THE INSTITUTE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE IS TO RESEARCH, DEMONSTRATE, AND TEACH PRINCIPLES (SEE SCHEDULE O)AND PRACTICES OF REGENERATIVE LAND STEWARDSHIP TO SAVE OUR NATION'S GRAZING LANDS BY PROMOTING LAND STEWARDSHIP THROUGH MANAGEMENT, BUILDING SOIL HEALTH AND KEEPING FARMERS AND RANCHERS ON THE LAND.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $39,884,047

Program Service Revenue $1,381,512

Investment Income $4,094,186

Other Revenue $428,189

TOTAL REVENUE $45,787,934

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $59,850

Salaries & Benefits $23,729,500

Fundraising Expenses $1,508,281

Program Expenses $40,464,801

Other Expenses $21,789,452

TOTAL EXPENSES $45,578,802

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$45,787,934	$37,950,542	+0.2%
Expenses	$45,578,802	$43,942,836	+0.0%
Net Income	$209,132	$-5,992,294	-1.0%

Key Indicators

✓ Grants to Organizations ✓ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

237

Volunteers

N/A

Governance Policies

✓ Conflict of Interest Policy

✓ Whistleblower Policy

✓ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

✗ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✗ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

$1,338,127

Total Directors

Key Employees

$2,203,858

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
N/A	SOLE MEMBER/MANAGER	0.00		$0	$0	$0
STEVEN P RHINES	PRESIDENT / CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER	40.00	Officer	$713,306	$54,573	$767,879
A JILL WALLACE	VICE PRESIDENT & CFO	40.00	Officer	$393,122	$34,354	$427,476
ELIZABETH A ALDRIDGE	CORPORATE SECRETARY	40.00	Officer	$122,161	$20,611	$142,772
JEFFREY S MOEN	GEN. COUNSEL & DIRECTOR GOVT. AFFAIRS	40.00	Key Emp	$306,547	$52,203	$358,750
M GAYLE DONICA	DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES	40.00	Key Emp	$259,372	$52,289	$311,661
CHARLES P CANNY	DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES	40.00	Key Emp	$248,239	$42,925	$291,164
HUGH D ALJOE	DIRECTOR OF RANCHES, OUTREACH	40.00	Key Emp	$236,468	$41,392	$277,860
LORI M CAIN	DIRECTOR OF PRODUCER GUIDANCE	40.00	Key Emp	$253,558	$26,142	$279,700
PATRICK NEWMAN	DIRECTOR OF BI AND ANALYTICS	40.00	Key Emp	$184,785	$34,275	$219,060
JOSEPH BEARD	DIR. OF INFORM. TECHNOLOGY	40.00	Key Emp	$221,231	$48,910	$270,141
RACHAEL DAVIS	DIR OF MKTG COMM. (AS OF 03/24)	40.00	Key Emp	$152,700	$42,822	$195,522
CASEY B SMITH	AVIATION & MAINTENANCE MANAGER	40.00	Highest	$230,948	$45,070	$276,018
ANDREW A SEGNA	ASSOCIATE GENERAL COUNSEL	40.00	Highest	$176,065	$42,982	$219,047
PRYCE HOLLEY	CONTROLLER	40.00	Highest	$151,524	$39,953	$191,477
KENNETH D COCKRELL	CAPTAIN PILOT	40.00	Highest	$179,906	$8,209	$188,115
WILLIAM MCGEHEE	CAPTAIN PILOT	40.00	Highest	$164,674	$20,684	$185,358

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2024	$45,787,934	$45,578,802	$138,173,347	$209,132
2023	$37,950,542	$43,942,836	$141,744,664	$-5,992,294
2022	$44,525,560	$49,597,265	$139,800,789	$-5,071,705

NOBLE RESEARCH INSTITUTE LLC