Form990-PF
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2021
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2021, or tax year beginning 01-01-2021 , and ending 12-31-2021
Name of foundation
NOBLE RESEARCH INSTITUTE LLC
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)2510 SAM NOBLE PARKWAY
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
ARDMORE, OK73401
A Employer identification number

73-0606209
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(580) 224-6227
C bullet
G Check all that apply:

D 1. Foreign organizations, check here............. bullet
2. Foreign organizations meeting the 85%
test, check here and attach computation ... bullet
E bullet
H Check type of organization:
F bullet
I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)bullet$149,630,598J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
Part I Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).) (a) Revenue and
expenses per
books 		(b) Net investment
income 		(c) Adjusted net
income 		(d) Disbursements
for charitable
purposes
(cash basis only)
Revenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule) 41,733,337
2 Check bullet.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 13,455 13,455 13,455
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 238,751 1,470,616 1,470,616
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 2,134,193
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 23,416,324
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 796,472
8 Net short-term capital gain......... 0
9 Income modifications........... 337,000
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 3,713,605 248,143 3,722,081
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 47,833,341 2,528,686 5,543,152
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 945,469 3,443 0 942,026
14 Other employee salaries and wages...... 20,711,912 657 0 20,369,861
15 Pension plans, employee benefits....... 6,326,212 648 0 7,944,440
16a Legal fees (attach schedule)......... Click to see attachment 268,434 0 0 362,976
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 153,626 15,363 0 138,263
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 900,586 119,118 81,473 780,505
17 Interest............... 44,000 0 0 44,000
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 2,075 0 0 2,075
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion... 8,775,634 0 0
20 Occupancy.............. 1,174,876 0 0 1,153,040
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 351,735 0 0 394,274
22 Printing and publications.......... 69,115 0 0 69,315
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 13,322,538 164,194 4,295,960 9,436,463
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 53,046,212 303,423 4,377,433 41,637,238
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 0 0
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 53,046,212 303,423 4,377,433 41,637,238
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -5,212,871
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 2,225,263
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)... 1,165,719
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2021)
Form 990-PF (2021)
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Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.) 		Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing............. 3,316,547 7,360,862 7,360,862
2 Savings and temporary cash investments.........      
3 Accounts receivable bullet402,028
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet   661,305 402,028 402,028
4 Pledges receivable bullet1,200,000
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet     1,200,000 1,200,000
5 Grants receivable................. 980,972 97,162 97,162
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
8 Inventories for sale or use.............. 63,354 24,545 24,545
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges.......... 1,636,323 1,934,878 1,934,878
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule).......      
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule).......      
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule).......... 59,686,633 Click to see attachment58,040,916 58,040,916
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet182,803,780
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet102,233,573 87,464,955 Click to see attachment80,570,207 80,570,207
15 Other assets (describe bullet)      
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 153,810,089 149,630,598 149,630,598
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses.......... 3,936,148 6,766,549
18 Grants payable.................    
19 Deferred revenue.................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)...... 880,000 Click to see attachment770,000
22 Other liabilities (describe bullet) Click to see attachment4,600,023 Click to see attachment3,514,858
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 9,416,171 11,051,407
Net Assets or Fund Balances Foundations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here bullet
and complete lines 24, 25, 29 and 30.
24 Net assets without donor restrictions........... 144,393,918 136,081,469
25 Net assets with donor restrictions............   2,497,722
Foundations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here bullet
and complete lines 26 through 30.
26 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........    
27 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
28 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds    
29 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 144,393,918 138,579,191
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 153,810,089 149,630,598
Part III
Analysis of Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances
1
Total net assets or fund balances at beginning of year—Part II, column (a), line 29 (must agree with end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) ...............
1
144,393,918
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-5,212,871
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
3
0
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
139,181,047
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
5
601,856
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 29 .
6
138,579,191
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Form 990-PF (2021)
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Part IV
Capital Gains and Losses for Tax on Investment Income
(a) List and describe the kind(s) of property sold (e.g., real estate,
2-story brick warehouse; or common stock, 200 shs. MLC Co.)		 (b)
How acquired
P—Purchase
D—Donation 		(c)
Date acquired
(mo., day, yr.) 		(d)
Date sold
(mo., day, yr.)
1 a PARTNERSHIP K-1 ST GAIN/(LOSS) P 2021-01-01 2021-12-31
b PARTNERSHIP K-1 LT GAIN/(LOSS) P 2020-01-01 2021-12-31
c CAPITAL GAIN DISTRIBUTIONS P 2020-01-01 2021-12-31
d LOSS ON FIXED ASSET DISPOSAL P 2020-01-01 2021-12-31
e
(e)
Gross sales price 		(f)
Depreciation allowed
(or allowable) 		(g)
Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale 		(h)
Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a       -55,270
b       25,562
c       1,484,008
d 337,000   994,828 -657,828
e
Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69 (l)
Gains (Col. (h) gain minus
col. (k), but not less than -0-) or
Losses (from col.(h))
(i)
F.M.V. as of 12/31/69 		(j)
Adjusted basis
as of 12/31/69 		(k)
Excess of col. (i)
over col. (j), if any
a       -55,270
b       25,562
c       1,484,008
d       -657,828
e
2 Capital gain net income or (net capital loss) Bracket If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7		 Bracket 2 796,472
3 Net short-term capital gain or (loss) as defined in sections 1222(5) and (6):
If gain, also enter in Part I, line 8, column (c) (see instructions). If (loss), enter -0-
in Part I, line 8 ................... 		Bracket 3 -55,270
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Part V
Excise Tax Based on Investment Income (Section 4940(a), 4940(b), 4940(e), or 4948—see instructions)
1a Exempt operating foundations described in section 4940(d)(2), check here Bullet and enter “N/A" on line 1. Bracket for line 1a
Date of ruling or determination letter:   (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)
b All other domestic foundations enter 1.39% (0.0139) of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% (0.04) of Part I, line 12, col. (b)
2 Tax under section 511 (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 2 0
3 Add lines 1 and 2........................... 3 30,931
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 4 0
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 30,931
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2021 estimated tax payments and 2020 overpayment credited to 2021 6a 0
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b 0
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c 0
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d 0
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 0
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached. 8 733
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9 31,664
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10  
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2022 estimated taxBullet   RefundedBullet 11  
Part VI-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes? See the instructions
for the definition.................................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. bullet$ 0(2) On foundation managers.bullet$ 0
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$ 0
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?.........
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
  • By language in the governing instrument, or
  • By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
    • that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument?................
    6
    Yes
     
    7
    Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),
    and Part XIV..................................
    7
    Yes
     
    8a
    Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
    bulletAL, AK, AR, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, HI, IL, KS, KY, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, UT, VA, WA, WV, WI
    b
    If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
    General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .
    8b
    Yes
     
    9
    Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)
    or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2021 or the taxable year beginning in 2021? See the instructions for Part XIII.
    If "Yes," complete Part XIII .............................
    9
    Yes
     
    10
    Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
    and addresses. ...............................
    10
     
    No
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    Part VI-A
    Statements Regarding Activities (continued)
    11
    At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the
    meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. See instructions .............
    11
     
    No
    12
    Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had
    advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement. See instructions.................
    12
     
    No
    13
    Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
    13
    Yes
     
    Website addressbulletWWW.NOBLE.ORG
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletA JILL WALLACE Telephone no.bullet (580) 224-6227

    Located atbullet2510 SAM NOBLE PARKWAYARDMOREOK ZIP+4bullet73401
    15
    Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041 —check here .........bullet
    and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ........bullet
    15
     
    16 At any time during calendar year 2021, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo
    a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country? .................
    16   No
    See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114. If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign
    country bullet
    Part VI-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
    File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.
    Yes
    No
    1a
    During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
    (1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person? ...........
    1a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
    a disqualified person? ..............................
    1a(2)
     
    No
    (3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person? ...........
    1a(3)
    Yes
     
    (4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person? ............
    1a(4)
    Yes
     
    (5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
    for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)? ......................
    1a(5)
     
    No
    (6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
    if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
    after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.) ...............
    1a(6)
     
    No
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
    section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ..........
    1b
     
    No
    c
    ........bullet
    d
    Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
    that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2021? .............
    1d
     
    No
    2
    Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
    operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
    a
    At the end of tax year 2021, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2021?....................
    2a
     
    No
    If "Yes," list the years bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    b
    Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
    (relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
    to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............
    2b
     
     
    c
    If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
    bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    3a
    Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
    any time during the year? ..............................
    3a
     
    No
    b
    If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2021 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation
    or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
    by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)
    the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
    if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2021.) .....................
    3b
     
     
    4a
    Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
    4a
     
    No
    b
    Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
    charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2021? ..
    4b
     
    No
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    Part VI-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (continued)
    5a
    During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
    Yes
    No
    (1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))? ..........
    5a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
    on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive? ....................
    5a(2)
     
    No
    (3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes? .............
    5a(3)
     
    No
    (4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
    in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? See instructions ........................
    5a(4)
     
    No
    (5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
    educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals? .............
    5a(5)
     
    No
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
    Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ........
    5b
     
     
    c
    .........bullet
    d
    If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
    tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant? .................
    5d
     
     
    If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).
    6a
    Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
    a personal benefit contract? .............................
    6a
     
    No
    b
    Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ....
    6b
     
    No
    If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.
    7a
    At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
    7a
     
    No
    b
    If "Yes", did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? .....
    7b
     
     
    8
    Is the foundation subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or
    excess parachute payment during the year? .........................
    8
     
    No
    Part VII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors
    1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation. See instructions
    (a) Name and address (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation
     (If not paid, enter
    -0-)     		(d) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation (e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    STEVEN P RHINES PRESIDENT
    40.00     		505,090 43,965 27,700
    2510 SAM NOBLE PARKWAY
    ARDMORE,OK73401
    A JILL WALLACE VP & CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
    40.00     		323,815 32,072 21,164
    2510 SAM NOBLE PARKWAY
    ARDMORE,OK73401
    ELIZABETH ALDRIDGE SECRETARY
    40.00     		116,564 22,081 1,299
    2510 SAM NOBLE PARKWAY
    ARDMORE,OK73401
    2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."
    (a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
    employee benefit
    plans and deferred
    compensation     		(e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    MICHAEL UDVARDI PROFESSOR/CHIEF SCIE
    40.00     		471,329 20,873 2,708
    2510 SAM NOBLE PARKWAY
    ARDMORE,OK73401
    JEFFREY MOEN GENERAL COUNSEL & DI
    40.00     		273,356 30,559 5,328
    2510 SAM NOBLE PARKWAY
    ARDMORE,OK73401
    GAYLE DONICA DIR. OF HUMAN RESOUR
    40.00     		245,759 28,203 2,080
    2510 SAM NOBLE PARKWAY
    ARDMORE,OK73401
    CHARLIE CANNY DIR. OF FACILITIES
    40.00     		223,922 29,718 18,939
    2510 SAM NOBLE PARKWAY
    ARDMORE,OK73401
    MELANIE DAVIS DIR. OF INFORMATION
    40.00     		235,365 28,001 1,415
    2510 SAM NOBLE PARKWAY
    ARDMORE,OK73401
    Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................bullet 178
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    Part VII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors (continued)
    3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
    (a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
    BOCKUS PAYNE & ASSOCIATES CONSULTANT 370,051
    1001 NW 63RD ST SUITE 300
    OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73116
    DENTONS US LLP CONSULTANT 327,017
    233 S WACKER DRIVE SUITE 5900
    CHICAGO,IL60606
    FRANKFURT-SHORT-BRUZA ASSN PC CONSULTANT 238,395
    5801 BROADWAY EXT STE 500
    OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73118
    UNDERSTANDING AG LLC CONSULTANT 200,639
    1908 SPRING DRIVE NW
    FORT PAYNE,AL35968
    SAFETY & SECURITY SERVICES INC CONSULTANT 194,926
    416 NW 8TH STREET
    OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73102
    Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............bullet14
    Part VIII-A
    Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
    List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
    1 RESEARCH - SEE STATEMENT 16 29,020,926
    2 CONSULTATION AND EDUCATION - SEE STATEMENT 16 8,062,441
    3 OPERATIONAL SUPPORT - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT EXPENSES AS A PERCENTAGE OF FUNDS SPENT FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES 13.92% ARE EXPLAINED IN STATEMENT 16 6,103,078
    4 FUNDRAISING - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT EXPENSES AS A PERCENTAGE OF FUNDS SPENT FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES 1.51% ARE EXPLAINED IN STATEMENT 16 662,360
    Part VIII-B
    Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
    Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
    1  
    2  
    All other program-related investments. See instructions.
    3  
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................bullet0
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    Part IX
    Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations, see instructions.)
    1
    Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes:
    a
    Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
    1a
    59,935,450
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    4,609,641
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    402,028
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    64,947,119
    e
    Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
    1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
    1e
    0
    2
    Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
    2
    0
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
    64,947,119
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1.5% (0.015) of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    974,207
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. .......
    5
    63,972,912
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% (0.05) of line 5................
    6
    3,198,646
    Part X
    Distributable Amount (see instructions) (Section 4942(j)(3) and (j)(5) private operating foundations and certain foreign organizations check here right arrow and do not complete this part.)
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part IX, line 6..................
    1
     
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2021 from Part V, line 5.......
    2a
     
    b
    Income tax for 2021. (This does not include the tax from Part V.) ...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
     
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
     
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
     
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
     
    6
    Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
    6
     
    7
    Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XII, line 1 ...
    7
     
    Part XI
    Qualifying Distributions (see instructions)
    1
    Amounts paid (including administrative expenses) to accomplish charitable, etc., purposes:
    a
    Expenses, contributions, gifts, etc.—total from Part I, column (d), line 26 ..........
    1a
     
    b
    Program-related investments—total from Part VIII-B..................
    1b
     
    2
    Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes...............................
    2
     
    3
    Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
    a
    Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
    3a
     
    b
    Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
    3b
     
    4
    Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part XII, line 4.
    4
     
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Page 9
    Part XII
    Undistributed Income (see instructions)
    (a)
    Corpus     		(b)
    Years prior to 2020     		(c)
    2020     		(d)
    2021
    1 Distributable amount for 2021 from Part X, line 7  
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2021:
    a Enter amount for 2020 only.......  
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20  
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2021:
    a From 2016......  
    b From 2017......  
    c From 2018......  
    d From 2019......  
    e From 2020......  
    f Total of lines 3a through e ........  
    4Qualifying distributions for 2021 from Part
    XI, line 4: bullet$  
    a Applied to 2020, but not more than line 2a  
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see instructions).....     		 
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see instructions)........     		 
    d Applied to 2021 distributable amount.....  
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus  
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2021.    
    (If an amount appears in column (d), the
    same amount must be shown in column (a).)
    6Enter the net total of each column as
    indicated below:
    a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5  
    b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
    line 4b from line 2b ..........     		 
    c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
    income for which a notice of deficiency has
    been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
    tax has been previously assessed......     		 
    d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
    —see instructions ...........     		 
    e Undistributed income for 2019. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............     		 
    f Undistributed income for 2021. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2022 ..........     		 
    7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
    corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
    section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
    be required - see instructions) .......     		 
    8 Excess distributions carryover from 2016 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		 
    9 Excess distributions carryover to 2022.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		 
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2017....  
    b Excess from 2018....  
    c Excess from 2019....  
    d Excess from 2020....  
    e Excess from 2021....  
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Page 10
    Part XIII
    Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VI-A, question 9)
    1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
    foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2021, enter the date of the ruling ....... bullet
     
    b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section or
    2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net
    income from Part I or the minimum
    investment return from Part X for each
    year listed ..........     		Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
    (a) 2021 (b) 2020 (c) 2019 (d) 2018
    1,165,719 2,603,855 3,770,437 1,196,070 8,736,081
    b 85% (0.85) of line 2a ......... 990,861 2,213,277 3,204,871 1,016,660 7,425,669
    c Qualifying distributions from Part XI,
    line 4 for each year listed .....     		43,848,805 41,759,973 60,742,365 51,044,168 197,395,311
    d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities ..........     		39,200,000 37,625,000 28,205,832 51,044,168 156,075,000
    e Qualifying distributions made directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities.
    Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....     		4,648,805 4,134,973 32,536,533 0 41,320,311
    3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
    alternative test relied upon:
    a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Value of all assets ......         0
    (2) Value of assets qualifying
    under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)    		         0
    b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
    of minimum investment return shown in
    Part IX, line 6 for each year listed ..     		2,132,431 1,735,903 2,513,625 797,380 7,179,339
    c “Support" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Total support other than gross
    investment income (interest,
    dividends, rents, payments
    on securities loans (section
    512(a)(5)), or royalties) ....     		        0
    (2) Support from general public
    and 5 or more exempt
    organizations as provided in
    section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....     		        0
    (3) Largest amount of support
    from an exempt organization    		         0
    (4) Gross investment income         0
    Part XIV
    Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the foundation had $5,000 or more in
    assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
    1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
    aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
    before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
    bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
    ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
    2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
    Check here bullet
    aThe name, address, and telephone number or email address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    cAny submission deadlines:
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Page 11
    Part XIV
    Supplementary Information (continued)
    3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
    Recipient If recipient is an individual,
    show any relationship to
    any foundation manager
    or substantial contributor
    		 Foundation
    status of
    recipient     		Purpose of grant or
    contribution     		Amount
    Name and address (home or business)
    aPaid during the year
    Total .................................bullet 3a 0
    bApproved for future payment
    Total .................................bullet 3b 0
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Page 12
    Part XV-A
    Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
    Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
    Related or exempt
    function income
    (See instructions.)
    1Program service revenue: (a)
    Business code     		(b)
    Amount     		(c)
    Exclusion code     		(d)
    Amount
    a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    f
    gFees and contracts from government agencies          
    2 Membership dues and assessments ....          
    3 Interest on savings and temporary cash
    investments ...........     		    14 13,455  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities ....          
    5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
    aDebt-financed property......          
    bNot debt-financed property.....          
    6 Net rental income or (loss) from personal property          
    7 Other investment income .....          
    8 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than
    inventory ............     		    18 2,134,193  
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory          
    11 Other revenue:
    aROYALTY/LEASEHOLD INCOME     		    15 239,667  
    bLOSS ON SALE OF FIXED ASSETS     01 -657,828  
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e) .. 0 1,968,238 4,131,766
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13
    6,100,004
    (See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
    Part XV-B
    Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes
    Line No.
    DownArrow     		Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XV-A contributed importantly to
    the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
    instructions.)
    1A VARIOUS AWARDS AND SUBAWARDS ARE RECEIVED IN CONJUNCTION WITH AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH CONDUCTED AT THE INSTITUTE. WHILE THE MAJORITY OF THE AWARDS/SUBAWARDS ARE PUBLIC RESEARCH FUNDS SUBJECT TO AUDIT UNDER "TITLE 2 U.S. CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS (CFR) PART 200, UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS, COST PRINCIPLES, AND AUDIT REQUIREMENTS FOR FEDERAL AWARDS", THESE AWARDS/SUBAWARDS FURTHER INCLUDE PUBLIC RESEARCH FUNDS, PROVIDED THROUGH VARIOUS STATE OF OKLAHOMA PROGRAMS, AS WELL AS PRIVATE RESEARCH FUNDS PROVIDED THROUGH ORGANIZATIONS AND INDUSTRY.
    1B NOBLE RESEARCH INSTITUTE (THE "INSTITUTE") OPERATED SEVERAL SCIENTIFIC AND AGRICULTURAL RELATED CORE FACILITIES TO PROVIDE RESEARCH AND ANALYTICAL SUPPORT TO INSTITUTE'S RESEARCH LABS AND RANCHES. OCCASIONALLY, WHEN EXCESS CAPACITY EXISTED, THE CORE FACILITIES PROVIDED CORE SERVICES FOR EXTERNAL ORGRANIZATIONS. THESE EXTERNAL COLLABORATIONS FURTHERED THE INSTITUTE'S WORK. THE RIGHTS TO SOME OF THE RESEARCH PRODUCTS WERE SOLD DURING 2021. THE INSTITUTE IS NO LONGER OPERATING THESE CORE FACILITIES.
    1C THE INSTITUTE OPERATES SEVEN RANCHES ON WHICH IT CARRIES OUT RANCH OPERATIONS, WHICH SERVE THE DUAL ROLE OF PRODUCER DEMONSTRATIONS, ANIMAL PRODUCTION AS WELL AS A BACKDROP FOR RELATED RESEARCH. WITH REGARD TO SUCH DEMONSTRATIONS, THE RANCHES VALIDATE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES, ENABLE ASSESSMENT OF INTRODUCED MODIFICATIONS AND THE APPLICATION OF EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES, AND ENABLE FULL SCALE TRIALS AND EVALUATIONS OF RESEARCH FINDINGS FROM THE INSTITUTE AS WELL AS OTHER ORGANIZATIONS. THESE PROGRAMS, IN PART, FULFILL THE INSTITUTE'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE AND SERVE AS A BASIS FOR THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX EXEMPT STATUS. AS AN OUTCOME OF ITS RANCH OPERATIONS, CERTAIN MARKETABLE AGRICULTURAL BY-PRODUCTS, SUCH AS LIVESTOCK, PECANS, AND OTHER FARM PRODUCTS, ARE PRODUCED. WHILE SOME BY-PRODUCTS ARE CONSUMED OR DESTROYED IN NORMAL OPERATIONS, IN SOME INSTANCES THE INSTITUTE SELLS BY-PRODUCTS THROUGH COMMON AGRICULTURAL MARKET OUTLETS. THE FIRSTHAND KNOWLEDGE ACQUIRED BY CONDUCTING FIELD-BASED OPERATIONS T
    1D THE INSTITUTE PROVIDES ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES FOR THE SAMUEL ROBERTS NOBLE FOUNDATION, THE INSTITUTE'S SOLE MEMBER-MANAGER, AND RECEIVES DIRECT REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE SERVICES AS WELL AS AN OVERHEAD RECOVERY REIMBURSEMENT THAT ENABLES THE INSTITUTE TO PROVIDE THESE SERVICES.
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Page 13
    Part XVI
    Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
    1
    Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?
    Yes
    No
    a
    Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
    (1) Cash...................................
    1a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Other assets.................................
    1a(2)
     
    No
    b
    Other transactions:
    (1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
    1b(1)
     
    No
    (2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
    1b(2)
     
    No
    (3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
    1b(3)
     
    No
    (4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
    1b(4)
     
    No
    (5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
    1b(5)
     
    No
    (6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
    1b(6)
     
    No
    c
    Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
    1c
    Yes
     
    d
    If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
    of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
    in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.
    (a) Line No. (b) Amount involved (c) Name of noncharitable exempt organization (d) Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements
    1c 9,891 INTEGRITY BEEF ALLIANCE ASSOCIATION SHARING OF PAID EMPLOYEES / RESOURCES - SEE STATEMENT 17
    2a
    Is the foundation directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations
    described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527? ...........
    b
    If "Yes," complete the following schedule.

    (a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
    INTEGRITY BEEF ALLIANCE ASSOCIATION 501(C)(5) COLLABORATIVE PROGRAMMING
    Sign Here
    Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than taxpayer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
    Bullet Bullet
    May the IRS discuss this return
    with the preparer shown below?
    See instructions.
    Signature of officer or trustee Date Title
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    		 Firm's EIN SmallBullet
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    Form 990PF - Special Condition Description:
    Special Condition Description
    Schedule B
    (Form 990)
    Department of the Treasury
    Internal Revenue Service
    Schedule of Contributors

    Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
    Arrow Bullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
    OMB No. 1545-0047
    2021
    Name of the organization
    NOBLE RESEARCH INSTITUTE LLC
     
    Employer identification number

    73-0606209
    Organization type (check one):
    Filers of:
    Section:
    Form 990 or 990-EZ






    Form 990-PF




    Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
    Note: Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
    General Rule
    Special Rules
    ......... Arrow Bullet $  
    Caution: An organization that isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't file Schedule B (Form 990,
    990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its Form 990-EZ
    or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it doesn't meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
    990-EZ, or 990-PF).
    For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
    for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
    Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990) (2021)
    Schedule B (Form 990) (2021) Page 2
    Name of organization
    NOBLE RESEARCH INSTITUTE LLC
          		Employer identification number
    73-0606209
    Part I
    Contributors
    Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    1
    THE SAMUEL ROBERTS NOBLE FOUNDATION
     
    2510 SAM NOBLE PARKWAY
     
    ARDMORE, OK73401

    		$ 39,200,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    2
    GREENACRES FOUNDATION INC
     
    8255 SPOOKY HOLLOW RD
     
    CINCINNATI, OH45242

    		$ 1,000,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    3
    THE JONES FAMILY FOUNDATION
     
    PO BOX 575
     
    SALINE, MI48176

    		$ 1,000,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    4
    BUTCHERBOX
     
    20 GUEST ST
     
    BOSTON, MA02135

    		$ 500,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    5
    MARIANNE ROONEY
     
    6604 N HILCREST AVE
     
    OKLAHOMA CITY, OK73116

    		$ 5,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    6
    WILLIAM R GODDARD
     
    PO BOX 1485
     
    ARDMORE, OK73402

    		$ 5,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    Schedule B (Form 990) (2021)
    Schedule B (Form 990) (2021)
    Page 3
    Name of organization
    NOBLE RESEARCH INSTITUTE LLC
          		Employer identification number

    73-0606209
    Part II
    Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    Schedule B (Form 990) (2021)
    Schedule B (Form 990) (2021)
    Page 4
    Name of organization
    NOBLE RESEARCH INSTITUTE LLC
          		Employer identification number

    73-0606209
    Part III
    Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
    Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    Schedule B (Form 990) (2021)
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    TY 2021 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    NOBLE RESEARCH INSTITUTE LLC
    EIN:
    73-0606209
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    AUDIT AND TAX SERVICES 153,626 15,363 0 138,263

    TY 2021 GeneralExplanationAttachment
    Name:
    NOBLE RESEARCH INSTITUTE LLC
    EIN:
    73-0606209
    Identifier Return Reference Explanation
      PART V PRIVATE FOUNDATION STATUS TERMINATIONNOBLE RESEARCH INSTITUTE, LLC (THE "INSTITUTE") IS CURRENTLY IN THE 60-MONTH TERMINATION PERIOD AS PROVIDED BY SECTION 507(B)(1)(B). THE IRS HAS ISSUED THE INSTITUTE AN ADVANCE RULING THAT THE INSTITUTE CAN REASONABLY BE EXPECTED TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 507(B)(1)(B)(I) DURING THE TERMINATION PERIOD, AS IT IS EXPECTED THAT THE INSTITUTE WILL LIKELY SATISFY THE REQUIREMENTS OF A PUBLIC CHARITY. THEREFORE, THE INSTITUTE IS NOT REQUIRED TO REMIT NET INVESTMENT EXCISE TAX PAYMENTS AND NO TAX HAS BEEN CALCULATED ON LINE 9 OF PART V.
      PART VIII-A SUMMARY OF DIRECT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIESNOBLE RESEARCH INSTITUTE, LLC ("INSTITUTE"), FOUNDED IN 1945, IS AN INDEPENDENT, NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION. THE INSTITUTE CONDUCTS FARMER/RANCHER-FOCUSED EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND APPLIED RESEARCH WITH THE PURPOSE OF ASSISTING FARMERS AND RANCHERS ACHIEVE LAND STEWARDSHIP FOR IMPROVED SOIL HEALTH IN GRAZING ANIMAL PRODUCTION WITH LASTING PRODUCER PROFITABILITY. THE INSTITUTE IS SUCCESSOR-BY-CONVERSION OF THE SAMUEL ROBERTS NOBLE FOUNDATION, INC., EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2017. ON THIS DATE, THE ACTIVITIES OF THE PRIOR ENTITY WERE EFFECTIVELY SEPARATED. THE AGRICULTURAL AND RESEARCH OPERATIONS WERE RETAINED AND CONTINUE WITHIN THE INSTITUTE. THE PHILANTHROPIC ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING GRANT MAKING AND SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS, WERE TRANSITIONED TO AND CONTINUE WITHIN A THEN NEWLY ESTABLISHED PRIVATE FOUNDATION, WHICH CARRIES THE NAME "THE SAMUEL ROBERTS NOBLE FOUNDATION"("FOUNDATION") (EIN 81-5328519). THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE ("IRS") RECOGNIZED THE FOUNDATION AS A 501(C)(3), PRIVATE FOUNDATION ON MARCH 28, 2017. BOTH ORGANIZATIONS ARE HEADQUARTERED IN ARDMORE, OKLAHOMA. THE FOUNDATION IS THE SOLE MEMBER/MANAGER OF THE INSTITUTE.THE INSTITUTE, A 501(C)(3), PRIVATE FOUNDATION, IS TRANSITIONING TO 501(C)(3), PUBLIC CHARITY STATUS. THE IRS RECOGNIZED THE INSTITUTE'S INTENTION TO TERMINATE ITS PRIVATE FOUNDATION STATUS AND ISSUED AN ADVANCE RULING FOR THE INSTITUTE, RECOGNIZING THE INSTITUTE AS A 501(C)(3), PUBLIC CHARITY (AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH ORGANIZATION), ON MARCH 6, 2018. THE TERMINATION OF THE INSTITUTE'S PRIVATE FOUNDATION STATUS REQUIRES A 60-MONTH TERMINATION PERIOD, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2018. THE INSTITUTE IS FOLLOWING THE PRESCRIBED REPORTING REQUIREMENTS OF THE IRS DURING THIS 60-MONTH TERMINATION PERIOD, WHICH CONCLUDES DECEMBER 31, 2022.IN 2021, THE INSTITUTE TRANSFORMED THE FOCUS OF ITS OPERATIONS TO ADDRESS THE CRITICAL CHALLENGES IMPACTING RANCH VIABILITY IN THE U.S. MATTERS OF BOTH FOOD SECURITY FOR THIS NATION AND CONTINUING ECONOMIC POTENTIAL IN RURAL AMERICA. THESE SPECIFIC CHALLENGES INCLUDE: (1) LAND PRODUCTIVITY OF THE NATION'S GRAZING LANDS AND THEIR REGENERATION IN THE FACE OF CLIMATE VARIABILITY, (2) LONG-TERM RANCH PROFITABILITY, AND (3) DECLINING POPULATION OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCERS. THE INSTITUTE RESHAPED ITS OPERATIONS TO EMPHASIZE FARMER AND RANCHER LEARNING FOR RANCH MANAGEMENT FOR HEATHIER SOILS AND STRONGER PRODUCER PROFITABILITY. THESE EDUCATIONAL OPERATIONS ARE COMPLEMENTED BY APPLIED, LANDSCAPE-SCALE RESEARCH TO ENHANCE DISCOVERY AND CONTRIBUTE TO FARMER AND RANCHER EDUCATION. THE INSTITUTE'S CURRENT OPERATIONS ALSO INCLUDE RANCH OPERATIONS FOR DEMONSTRATION AND LEARNING.GRAZING LANDS ARE ONE OF AMERICA'S GREATEST NATURAL RESOURCES. THEY REPRESENT THE SINGLE GREATEST LAND USE OF THIS NATION FOUND IN ALL 50 STATES, GRAZING LANDS ACCOUNT FOR MORE THAN 650 MILLION ACRES AND REPRESENT ABOUT 41% OF ALL U.S. LANDS IN THE LOWER 48 STATES. GRAZING LANDS SUPPORT THE PRODUCTION OF GRAZING LIVESTOCK PRIMARILY, CATTLE, SHEEP AND GOATS TO PROVIDE CONSUMERS WITH NUTRIENT-DENSE PROTEIN AND PROVIDE PRODUCTIVE LANDSCAPES THAT IMPACT WATER QUANTITY AND QUALITY AND SOIL HEALTH.THE INSTITUTE'S GOAL IS TO GUIDE FARMERS AND RANCHERS ACROSS THE U.S. TO DEMONSTRATE MEASURABLE LAND REGENERATION WHILE MEETING THEIR RESPECTIVE FINANCIAL GOALS. WE SEEK TO IMPACT 84,000 FARMERS AND RANCHERS MANAGING AT LEAST 164 MILLION ACRES, WITH AT LEAST 75 PERCENT OF THESE FARMERS AND RANCHERS MEETING THEIR FINANCIAL GOALS. THE TIMEFRAME OF THIS GOAL IS 2040. THIS IS A SIGNIFICANT TASK, AND IT WILL DEPEND ON A NETWORK OF UNIVERSITIES, NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS (NGO), PRIVATE ORGANIZATIONS, PRODUCER ASSOCIATIONS AND INDUSTRY.REGENERATIVE MANAGEMENT FOR IMPROVED SOIL HEALTH INVOLVES THE INTENTIONAL INTERACTIONS OF A RANCH'S SOIL, PLANTS, WATER, ANIMALS AND PRODUCERS. RENEWING THE PRODUCTIVITY OF THE NATION'S GRAZING LANDS, REGENERATIVE MANAGEMENT SEEKS TO INCREASE SOIL CARBON AND SOIL WATER-HOLDING CAPACITY USING PHOTOSYNTHESIS, THE NATURAL BIOLOGY OF GRASSLANDS, AND THE POWER OF GRAZING ANIMALS. INSTITUTE RESEARCHERS, CONSULTANTS, EDUCATORS AND RANCH STAFF WORK TOGETHER TO GUIDE AND GIVE FARMERS AND RANCHERS THE SKILLS AND TOOLS TO REGENERATE THE LAND IN A PROFITABLE MANNER. INSTITUTE EDUCATIONAL CONTENT CONCERNS REGENERATIVE MANAGEMENT OF DIFFERING PASTURE AND RANGE ENVIRONMENTS, WILDLIFE, PECAN PRODUCTION (SILVOPASTURES), AND LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION. THE INSTITUTE'S 14,000 ACRES OF PRODUCTION RANCHES PROVIDE A LOCATION FROM WHICH TO DEMONSTRATE AND PRACTICE REGENERATIVE PRINCIPLES AND IDEAS TO DELIVER VALUE TO FARMERS AND RANCHERS ACROSS THE U.S. IN FURTHERANCE OF ITS CHARITABLE MISSION AND ITS COLLABORATIVE EMPHASIS, INSTITUTE PERSONNEL COLLABORATE WITH A BROAD BASE OF UNIVERSITY, NGO, PRIVATE AND GOVERNMENT ORGANZATIONS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY; OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, FOOD, AND FORESTRY; TEXAS AGRILIFE RESEARCH; TEXAS AGRILIFE EXTENSION SERVICE; MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY; UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING; COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY; OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY; THE NATURE CONSERVANCY; AND UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, AGRICULTURE RESEARCH SERVICE - WYOMING AND MARYLAND.IN SUPPORT OF ITS HISTORIC AND ONGOING RESEARCH, THE INSTITUTE RECEIVED EXTERNAL OR PUBLIC SUPPORT FROM THE NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION, FOUNDATION FOR FOOD AND AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, OKLAHOMA CENTER FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, AND NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION. DURING 2021, THE INSTITUTE TRANSFERRED MUCH OF THIS PUBLIC FUNDING TO OTHER RESEARCH INSTITUTIONS OR UNIVERSITIES IN FURTHERANCE OF ITS DISCONTINUATION OF COLLABORATIVE PLANT SCIENCE RESEARCH. THE UNIVERSITIES AND GOVERNMENT RESEARCH LABORATORIES BENEFITED BY THESE TRANSFERS ARE NOT LISTED HERE.THE CALCULATION BELOW SHOWS HOW OUR OPERATING AND ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS (PART I-LINE 24) OF $41,637,238 AND AMOUNTS PAID TO ACQUIRE CAPITAL ASSETS (PART XI-LINE 2) OF $2,211,567 FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT OF $43,848,805 ARE ALLOCATED TO THE FOLLOWING DIRECT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES AND OPERATIONAL SUPPORT (PART VIII-A):(1) RESEARCH TRANSITIONING INTO LANDSCAPE METRICS, MANAGEMENT AND MONITORING; MANAGEMENT TRANSITION; WILDLIFE IMPACTS; SILVOPASTURES AND PECAN PRODUCTION; AND LIVESTOCK ADAPTABILITY; 2021 CONCLUDING RESEARCH OF BASIC MOLECULAR AND GENETIC LEVELS OF HOW PLANTS GROW AND INTERACT WITH THE MICROBIOME, AND PLANT BREEDING ARE ALSO INCLUDED.(2) CONSULTATION AND EDUCATION TRANSITIONING INTO IN-PERSON AND ONLINE FARMER AND RANCHER EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING; EVALUATING HISTORICAL PROGRAMMING AND ONE-ON-ONE, NO-COST CONSULTATION TO FOSTER LAND STEWARDSHIP AND SOIL CONSERVATION.(3) OPERATIONAL SUPPORT AS A PERCENTAGE OF FUNDS SPENT FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES IS 13.92%.(4) FUNDRAISING SUPPORT AS A PERCENTAGE OF FUNDS SPENT FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES IS 1.51%.
      PART XVI, LINE 1C SHARING OF FACILITIES, EQUIPMENT, MAILING LISTS, OTHER ASSETS, OR PAID EMPLOYEES NOBLE RESEARCH INSTITUTE, LLC (THE "INSTITUTE") AND INTEGRITY BEEF ALLIANCE ASSOCIATION ("IBEEF") JOINTLY CARRY OUT PROGRAMS WHICH PROMOTE THE USE OF MORE SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES AMONG CATTLE PRODUCERS. THESE PROGRAMS GENERATE VALUABLE DATA ABOUT THE IMPACTS OF SUCH PRACTICES AND IBEEF MAKES THIS DATA AVAILABLE TO THE INSTITUTE FREE OF CHARGE. THIS DATA CONTRIBUTES IMPORTANTLY TO THE INSTITUTE'S RESEARCH AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES. THE INSTITUTE HAS DETERMINED THAT THE VALUE OF THE BENEFIT THE INSTITUTE RECEIVES FROM THESE JOINTLY CONDUCTED PROGRAMS EQUALS OR EXCEEDS THE VALUE OF THE SHARED RESOURCES THE INSTITUTE CONTRIBUTES TO THE PROGRAMS.

    TY 2021 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
    Name:
    NOBLE RESEARCH INSTITUTE LLC
    EIN:
    73-0606209
    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    VANGUARD WELLINGTON FUND FMV 29,219,376 29,219,376
    IR&M SHORT FUND LLC FMV 28,821,540 28,821,540

    TY 2021 LandEtcSchedule2
    Name:
    NOBLE RESEARCH INSTITUTE LLC
    EIN:
    73-0606209
    Category / Item Cost / Other Basis Accumulated Depreciation Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    LAND 10,687,764 0 10,687,764 10,687,764
    BUILDINGS & IMPROVEMENTS 111,016,415 55,811,061 55,205,354 55,205,354
    CAPITALIZED INTEREST 6,907,286 3,136,570 3,770,716 3,770,716
    AIRCRAFT EQUIPMENT 18,568,647 17,982,029 586,618 586,618
    EQUIPMENT 33,351,052 25,303,913 8,047,139 8,047,139
    CONSTRUCTION IN PROGRESS 2,272,616 0 2,272,616 2,272,616


    TY 2021 LegalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    NOBLE RESEARCH INSTITUTE LLC
    EIN:
    73-0606209
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS 17,356 0 0 11,964
    EMPLOYMENT MATTERS 2,238 0 0 2,238
    GENERAL MATTERS 142,640 0 0 233,700
    EMPLOYEE IMMIGRATION SUPPORT 16,312 0 0 13,312
    INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY/PATENTS 89,888 0 0 101,762


    TY 2021 MortgagesAndNotesPayableSch
    Name:
    NOBLE RESEARCH INSTITUTE LLC
    EIN:
    73-0606209
    Total Mortgage Amount:  

    Item No. 1
    Lender's Name CONRAD TRUSTS
    Lender's Title  
    Relationship to Insider  
    Original Amount of Loan 1,100,000
    Balance Due 770,000
    Date of Note 2018-11
    Maturity Date 2028-07
    Repayment Terms ANNUAL PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST
    Interest Rate 5.000000000000
    Security Provided by Borrower  
    Purpose of Loan LAND PURCHASE
    Description of Lender Consideration CASH
    Consideration FMV 1100000


    TY 2021 OtherDecreasesSchedule
    Name:
    NOBLE RESEARCH INSTITUTE LLC
    EIN:
    73-0606209
    Description Amount
    UNREALIZED LOSS ON INVESTMENT 601,856


    TY 2021 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    NOBLE RESEARCH INSTITUTE LLC
    EIN:
    73-0606209
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    MEMBERSHIP DUES 233,428 0 0 233,123
    PHOTOGRAPHY/GRAPHIC SUPPLIES 2,951 0 0 2,951
    UNIFORMS/LAUNDRY 15,487 0 0 15,177
    TRAINING/EMPLOYEE RELATIONS 809,187 0 0 823,689
    COMMUNITY SPONSORSHIPS 115,343 0 0 115,343
    PROPERTY INSURANCE 2,287,604 0 0 2,326,595
    OFFICE/POSTAGE/PHOTOCOPIER 136,583 0 0 135,656
    LICENSE/PERMIT/BANK FEES 46,884 0 0 46,780
    CREDIT CARD FEES 10,000 0 0 10,000
    MACHINE HIRE/CONTRACT LABOR 227,528 0 0 229,734
    EQUIPMENT MAINT & REPAIR 767,404 0 0 667,076
    FACILITY MAINT & REPAIR 371,193 0 0 355,965
    RD/LAND/FENCE MAINT & REPAIR 72,362 0 0 72,317
    EQUIPMENT/LAND LEASE 5,404 0 0 5,404
    LAWN/SAFETY SUPPLIES 59,844 0 0 59,844
    MATERIALS & SUPPLIES 492,032 0 0 490,825
    FOOD SERVICE 28,074 0 0 27,038
    VEHICLE OPERATIONS 361,012 0 0 372,618
    LIBRARY SERVICES 67,461 0 0 72,415
    COMPUTER/TECHNOLOGY 1,280,075 0 0 1,505,494
    RECRUITING 113,984 0 0 148,797
    FEED/SEED/FERTILIZER 353,080 0 0 354,535
    VETERINARY 72,741 0 0 73,284
    TESTING/EVALUATION SERVICES 117,690 0 0 121,984
    COOPERATIVE RESEARCH PRGM 991,878 0 0 992,344
    NON-RESIDENT FELLOWS PROGRAM 1,200 0 0 31,950
    SMALL EQUIPMENT UNDER $5,000 4,282,109 0 0 4,277,291
    LESS EXPENSE ALLOC TO PRGM 0 0 4,131,766 -4,131,766
    OTHER K-1 EXPENSES 0 164,194 164,194 0


    TY 2021 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    NOBLE RESEARCH INSTITUTE LLC
    EIN:
    73-0606209
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    OTHER K-1 INCOME 0 8,476 8,476
    OTHER PROGRAM REVENUE 2,330,968   2,330,968
    EXTERNAL CORE SERVICES 112,851   112,851
    CATTLE, PECAN, AND OTHER FARM SALES 1,616,038   1,616,038
    OVERHEAD RECOVERY - SRNF 71,909   71,909
    ROYALTY/LEASEHOLD INCOME 239,667 239,667 239,667
    LOSS ON SALE OF FIXED ASSETS -657,828   -657,828


    TY 2021 OtherLiabilitiesSchedule
    Name:
    NOBLE RESEARCH INSTITUTE LLC
    EIN:
    73-0606209
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value
    ACCRUED POST-RETIREMENT MEDICAL COST 4,573,763 3,466,226
    457F PLAN 26,260 48,632


    TY 2021 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    NOBLE RESEARCH INSTITUTE LLC
    EIN:
    73-0606209
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    INVESTMENT MANAGER FEES 119,118 119,118 81,473 0
    PROFESSIONAL ADVISORY SVCS 781,468 0 0 780,505


    TY 2021 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    NOBLE RESEARCH INSTITUTE LLC
    EIN:
    73-0606209
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    720 EXCISE TAX 2,075 0 0 2,075