Research Triangle Institute

Research Triangle Park, NC, 277092194 (919) 541-6000 Est. 1958 EIN 56-0686338
U200 - Science & Technology 990 - Public charity return 501(c)(3)
www.rti.org

Mission

Research Triangle Institute is one of the world's leading research institutes, dedicated to improving the human condition by turning knowledge into practice. Our staff of more than 3,700 provides research and technical (continued on Schedule O, Part III, Line 1) expertise to governments and businesses in approximately 70 countries in the areas of health, education and workforce development, energy and environment, food security and agriculture, international development and innovation.

Giving Portfolio

Total Grants
119
Total Giving
$6.2M
Recipients
119
Years Active
2017 - 2024
Avg grant: $77,657 Median: $15,125

Yearly Trends

YearGrantsTotal Giving Avg GrantNewRepeat
20244$244K $61K13
20236$251K $42K06
20229$3.1M $348K36
202128$380K $14K1018
202032$656K $21K257
201923$646K $28K176
20187$461K $66K34
201710$420K $42K100

Sectors Funded

Human Services
19
Philanthropy & Grantmaking
15
Education
11
Food, Agriculture & Nutrition
11
International & Foreign Affairs
9
Arts, Culture & Humanities
7
Health Care
6
Diseases & Disorders
5
and 7 more sectors

Top States

North Carolina
72
District of Columbia
13
New York
7
Colorado
6
Virginia
4
Massachusetts
4
Alabama
3
Maryland
2
and 4 more states

Grantee Size Profile

Over $50M
30
$1M - $5M
28
$5M - $10M
13
$10M - $50M
11
$500K - $1M
11
$100K - $500K
7
Under $100K
2

Top Grantees

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Grants Awarded · 109 grants

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Financials

Total Revenue
$1,254,259,534
Total Expenses
$1,244,098,919
Net Assets
$539,001,253
5,109 employees
From latest filing (tax period ending 2025-09-30)

Financial Health

Operating Reserve
5.2 months Adequate
Net assets / monthly expenses
Year-over-Year Change
Revenue ↓ 10.6%
Expenses ↓ 9.2%
Revenue Sources
Contributions 0.6% Earned revenue 96.6% Investment 1.3% Other 2.0%
Expense Breakdown
Program 91.1% Management 8.9%

Officers & Trustees (36)

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Filing History (8 filings)

YearRevenueExpensesNet Assets
2024 990 - Public charity return
Oct 1, 2024 to Sep 30, 2025
$1,254,259,534 ↓$1,244,098,919$539,001,253
2023 990 - Public charity return
Oct 1, 2023 to Sep 30, 2024
$1,403,482,013 ↑$1,369,520,191$529,211,591
2022 990 - Public charity return
Oct 1, 2022 to Sep 30, 2023
$1,246,864,577 ↑$1,229,687,363$494,373,968
2021 990 - Public charity return
Oct 1, 2021 to Sep 30, 2022
$1,238,064,784 ↑$1,182,457,931$476,153,139
2020 990 - Public charity return
Oct 1, 2020 to Sep 30, 2021
$1,082,254,745 ↑$1,067,607,920$497,921,516
2019 990 - Public charity return
Oct 1, 2019 to Sep 30, 2020
$917,894,551 ↓$903,802,863$435,042,806
2018 990 - Public charity return
Oct 1, 2018 to Sep 30, 2019
$967,451,493 ↑$960,561,799$409,302,724
2017 990 - Public charity return
Oct 1, 2017 to Sep 30, 2018
$965,882,534 $967,105,772$414,841,737

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EIN: 56-0686338 · Source: IRS Form 990 e-file data