Pears died in 1986 and since then the house and its collections have been cared for by the BPF, which says it is the most comprehensive archive dedicated to a single composer.
However, some composite-barreled baseball bats that have been proven in laboratory testing to meet the BPF (Bat Performance Factor) standard throughout the life of the bat, through the Accelerated Break-In (ABI) process, have received waivers.