2026-07-24T14:03:39-05:00 2025-09-30 582676261 Rogers & Company PLLC 1775 Tysons Boulevard Suite 1200 McLean VA 22102 990 2024-10-01 541318940 The Peanut Research Foundation PEAN 7038389500 1500 King St 301 Alexandria VA 22314 Renee Deuell VP of Finance 7038389500 2026-07-24 1 1 Yong Zhang CPA P01249785 7038930300 2026-07-21 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Lucas Blaustein 1500 King St 301 Alexandria VA 22314 538876 0 X www.peanutresearchfoundation.org X 1983 VA The promotion of research for the improvement of peanut industry technology. 17 17 0 17 0 0 623300 503300 6744 8682 38995 26894 0 0 669039 538876 612617 443217 0 0 80000 0 0 0 0 108108 172590 800725 615807 -131686 -76931 1868248 1852303 109845 170831 1758403 1681472 The Foundation's mission is the promotion of research for the improvement of peanut industry technology. 0 0 443217 443217 Research Grants - Peanut research, on behalf of all segments of the peanut industry, to reduce cost of production, create a safer product, improve quality, and improve health benefits. 50295 8682 Peanut Butter for the Hungry - An initiative of the peanut industry in the United States to help malnourished children in places where resources are limited. 11529 Winter Nursery - Breeding program conducted in Puerto Rico during the winter. 505041 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 17 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 VA X Lucas Blaustein 7038389500 1500 King St STE 301 Alexandria VA 22314 X Chris Liebold Chair 0.40 X X 0 0 0 JR Cudd Vice Chair 0.40 X X 0 0 0 Peggy Tsatsos Treasurer 0.40 X X 0 0 0 Rachel Santos At Large Director 0.40 3.00 X 0 0 0 Donald Chase At Large Director 0.40 3.00 X 0 0 0 Lindsay Bashore At Large Director 0.40 X 0 0 0 George Birdsong At Large Director 0.40 X 0 0 0 Foy Mills At Large Director 0.40 X 0 0 0 Courtney Dorsett At Large Director 0.40 3.00 X 0 0 0 Dan Ward At Large Director 0.40 X 0 0 0 Darlene Cowart At Large Director 0.40 3.00 X 0 0 0 William Pearce At Large Director 0.40 X 0 0 0 Anne Marie Delorenzo APC Chair 0.40 3.00 X 0 0 0 Neal Baxley Grower Caucus Rep 0.40 3.00 X 0 0 0 John Gray Sheller Caucus Rep 0.40 3.00 X 0 0 0 Jennifer Bencz Manufacturer Caucus Rep 0.40 X 0 0 0 Jon Moore Allied Caucus Rep 0.40 3.00 X 0 0 0 Lucas Blaustein President & CEO (From 09/25) 0.00 40.00 X 0 0 0 Richard T Owen President & CEO (To 09/25) 0.00 40.00 X 0 230405 51806 0 230405 51806 0 0 1 0 0 503300 503300 Peanut Butter for the 900099 8682 8682 8682 26894 26894 538876 8682 0 26894 X 439568 439568 3649 3649 10650 10650 105222 8000 97222 964 964 888 888 7648 7648 1042 1042 Peanut Butter for the H 24252 24252 Winter Nursery 11529 11529 Sponsorship 10395 10395 615807 505041 110766 0 287863 90 1347135 1484563 233250 367500 0 150 1868248 1852303 109845 170831 109845 170831 X 525764 567628 1232639 1113844 1758403 1681472 1868248 1852303 -76931 0 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 689605 827550 874900 623300 503300 3518655 689605 827550 874900 623300 503300 3518655 1663945 1854710 2220 6633 38921 38995 26894 113663 5614 5614 3637932 49114 0.50980 0.51640 X Schedule A, Part II, Line 10, Explanation of Other Income: Other income - 2021 Amount: $ 5,614. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 1232639 374432 493227 1113844 1442109 454244 663714 1232639 1465034 763383 786308 1442109 1383495 716823 635284 1465034 1750024 566132 932661 1383495 1.00000 0 0 0 X 538876 0 538876 0 538876 615807 0 615807 0 615807 Part V, Line 4: The Foundation's endowment funds relate to donor restricted contributions that are designated for a specific purpose. Part X, Line 2: The Foundation is exempt from payment of taxes on income other than net unrelated business income under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. No tax expense is recorded in the accompanying financial statements for the years ended September 30, 2025 and 2024, as there were no significant unrelated business activities. Management evaluated the Foundation's tax positions, and has concluded that the Foundation has taken no uncertain tax positions that require either recognition or disclosure in the accompanying financial statements. 1 Lubbock Christian University 5601 19th St Lubbock TX 79407 750950119 501C3 45536 0 Research North Carolina State University PO Box 7214 Raleigh NC 276957214 510436595 Govt 43964 0 Research The National Center for Genome Resources 2935 Rodeo Park Drive East Sante Fe NM 87505 850418280 501C3 54651 0 Research UGA Research Foundation 240A Riverbend Road Box 5333 Athens GA 30602 581353149 501C3 253311 0 Research USDA ARS 1400 Independence Ave SW Washington DC 20250 720564834 Govt 15538 0 Research Texas Tech University 2500 Boradway Lubbock TX 79409 756002622 Govt 26568 0 Research 6 0 Part I, Line 2: The organization ensures that the grant/assistance to U.S. entities are utilized for research related to the improvement of peanut industry technology. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Richard T Owen President & CEO (To 09/25) 0 230405 0 0 0 0 0 11497 0 40309 0 282211 0 0 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b A draft of the form 990 is provided to the officers and board members for their review and approval prior to filing the return. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c The Board is annually provided a Conflict of Interest disclosure form at a board meeting, and asked to disclose any conflicts, sign and return to management. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 All governing documents, policies, and financial statements are available from the organization upon written request. Form 990, Part VII/IX: Officer's Compensation The Foundation does not have its own employees. Officer's compensation reported on Parts VII & IX is related to expenses paid to the Foundation's Executive Director for the management of the Foundation during the year. Form 990, Part IX, line 11g Consulting/professional fees: Program service expenses 8,000. Management and general expenses 97,222. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 105,222. Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c The process has not changed from the prior year. The Board of Directors is responsible for the selection of the independent auditors and oversight of the independent audit. 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