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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
80/100 · 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
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar science & technology in United States
Program spending This charity: 90%
Peer average: 86%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.09%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 80
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.90
Program$0.90
90% to programs beats the peer average (86%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Research Triangle Institute has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 6 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 6 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
  • GiveRadar holds 14 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024 - a deeper filing history than 97% of the 3,236 science & technology charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
  • GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 91% of the 7,611 science & technology charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (14 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a donation page
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

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. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $1.4B in annual revenue. 187 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Research Triangle Institute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 560686338. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Research Triangle Institute has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. 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 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 90% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. 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. It allocates 90% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 86% for science & technology charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $15M. 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 an 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.

According to GiveRadar's records, Research Triangle Institute holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 90% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 86%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

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: It allocates 90% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 86%. Its annual revenue of $1.4B is well above the peer average of $15M.

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.

Annual revenue
$1B+
90% 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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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
5,388

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

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Andrew C•• C••
Chief Financial Officer

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

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
RTI International NC | Research Triangle Park nonprofit in Durham announces indefinite layoffs, some in North Carolina -
Feb 2025
abc11.com
Research Triangle Institute announces ‘temporary’ layoffs amid disruption from federal funding freeze - CBS 17
Feb 2025
www.cbs17.com
USAID NC | Research Triangle International facing uncertainty as U.S. Agency for International Development future in jeo
Feb 2025
abc11.com
Form filed
$1403.5M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
NIH awards establish pandemic preparedness research network - National Institutes of Health (.gov)
Sep 2024
www.nih.gov
Research Triangle Institute Books $149M CMS Contract for Data Analytics, Program Support - GovCon Wire
Jul 2024
www.govconwire.com
Form filed
$1246.9M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$1238.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
New apelin receptor agonists identified at Research Triangle Institute - BioWorld MedTech
Sep 2022
www.bioworld.com
Form filed
$1082.3M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Research Triangle study may help save children's lives - ABC11 Raleigh-Durham
Jun 2021
abc11.com
Form filed
$917.9M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990
Form filed
$967.5M revenue
FY2019
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$965.9M revenue
FY2018
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$978.9M revenue
FY2017
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$885.0M revenue
FY2016
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$852.8M revenue
FY2015
IRS/ProPublica

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
Science & Technology this charity 7,612
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

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
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 187 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1958
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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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, NC, United States.
What is Research Triangle Institute's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1B+. 90% of expenses go to program services.
Is Research Triangle Institute trustworthy?
Research Triangle Institute has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 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