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Research Triangle Institute

Research Triangle Institute is one of the world's leading research institutes, dedicated(see Sch O) to improving the human condition by turning knowledge into practice. Our staff of more …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
77/100 · methodology

About Research Triangle Institute

RTI is an independent scientific research institute dedicated to improving the human condition. Explore our services, practice areas and more.

Founded
Headquarters
Research Triangle Park, NC
Foundation type
Organization for public safety testing (509(a)(4))
NTEE code
U200
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
major

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1960

Mission

Research Triangle Institute is one of the world's leading research institutes, dedicated(see Sch O) to improving the human condition by turning knowledge into practice. Our staff of more than 5,300 provides research and technical expertise to governments and businesses in more than 70 countries in the areas of health and pharmaceuticals, education and training, surveys and statistics, advanced technology, international development, economic and social policy, energy and the environment and laboratory and chemistry services.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Science & Technology · NTEE U200
Cause tags
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.
SDG 9 SDG 9 · Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive industrialization, and foster innovation.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar science & technology in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 55%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.09%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 77
Peer average: 90

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Research Triangle Institute is a registered science & technology nonprofit based in Research Triangle Park, NC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1958 and has been operating for 68 years. Its EIN is 560686338. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 90/100 for science & technology charities in United States. The organization reports $1.4B in annual revenue. 187 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Research Triangle Institute has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 77 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for science & technology charities in United States is 90/100.

Research Triangle Institute is located in Research Triangle Park, NC, United States. The organization was established in 1958 and has been active for 68 years.

Based on official tax filings, Research Triangle Institute has $1.4B in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $14M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Research Triangle Institute is classified as a Science & Technology organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Organization for public safety testing (509(a)(4)). By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has $1.4B in annual revenue. The organization has 187 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Research Triangle Institute. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Research Triangle Institute has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. Visit the Research Triangle Institute profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

RTI is an independent scientific research institute dedicated to improving the human condition. Explore our services, practice areas and more. Research Triangle Institute is classified as a science & technology organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1958.

Among science & technology charities registered in United States: Research Triangle Institute's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 is below the peer average of 90/100. Its annual revenue of $1.4B is well above the peer average of $14M.

Yes, donations to Research Triangle Institute are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 560686338, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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Annual revenue
$1B+
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020, FY2019, FY2018, FY2017, FY2016, FY2015.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

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Andrew Cox CFO
Chief Financial Officer

Officers & trustees (25)

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Why cleaning India’s kitchens is key to preventing premature deaths from air pollution - researchmatters.in
Mar 2026
researchmatters.in
John Doe Identified After 45 Years - Forensic Mag
Feb 2026
www.forensicmag.com
Report details how RTI got slammed by fed cutbacks - Business North Carolina
Oct 2025
businessnc.com
Cuts in global health and climate hit Research Triangle Institute hard - Science | AAAS
Oct 2025
www.science.org
Dialing back federal funding strikes the Triangle’s acclaimed research complex. - Business North Carolina
Aug 2025
businessnc.com
Funds cut, research ended, jobs lost: How Trump 2.0 has altered NC’s Research Triangle - Raleigh News & Observer
Jul 2025
www.newsobserver.com
Who Really Benefited from Billions in Education R&D? - American Enterprise Institute - AEI
Jun 2025
www.aei.org
RTI International announces layoffs of 177 NC workers - WRAL
Mar 2025
www.wral.com
Research Triangle Institute announces ‘temporary’ layoffs amid disruption from federal funding freeze - CBS 17
Feb 2025
www.cbs17.com
RTI International NC | Research Triangle Park nonprofit in Durham announces indefinite layoffs, some in North Carolina -
Feb 2025
abc11.com
Form filed
$1403.5M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Form filed
$1246.9M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$1238.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$1082.3M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$917.9M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990
Form filed
$967.5M revenue
FY2019
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Form filed
$965.9M revenue
FY2018
PROPUBLICA
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$978.9M revenue
FY2017
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$885.0M revenue
FY2016
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$852.8M revenue
FY2015
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Peer charities

Other science & technology in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Research Triangle Institute This page 77 $1.4 billion -
Technology Student Association 93 $229,263 97%
Humanity Plus Inc 90 $263,171 89%
Society for Literature and Science Inc 90 $138,215 67%
Bioinnovations Institute 89 $1.3 million 91%
Collaborative for Leadership in Ayres Sensory Integration 89 $1.8 million -
Alfred e Mann Foundation for Scientific Research 89 $18.1 million -
Citizen Science Foundation 89 $551,176 95%
Blue Marble Space 89 $5.1 million -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 187 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Supplementary verification
Wikidata structured data
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Research Triangle Institute

What is Research Triangle Institute?
Research Triangle Institute is a science & technology organization for public safety testing (509(a)(4)) based in Research Triangle Park, United States. RTI is an independent scientific research institute dedicated to improving the human condition. Explore our services, practice areas and more.
When was Research Triangle Institute founded?
Research Triangle Institute was founded in 1958.
Who leads Research Triangle Institute?
Andrew Cox CFO serves as Chief Financial Officer.
Where is Research Triangle Institute located?
Headquartered in Research Triangle Park, United States.
What is Research Triangle Institute's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1B+. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Research Triangle Institute trustworthy?
Research Triangle Institute has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Research Triangle Institute's registration number?
IRS EIN: 560686338.
What is Research Triangle Institute's website?
http://www.rti.org