Research Triangle Institute

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC EIN: 56-0686338 Website

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 5,300 provides research and technical (continued on Schedule O, Part III, Line 1) expertise to governments and businesses in more than 100 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.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$935.9M

+13.9% YoY

Annual Giving

$251K

-92.0% YoY

Grant Count

-33.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$42K

-88.0% YoY

About Research Triangle Institute

Based on IRS filings

Research Triangle Institute is a nonprofit organization focused on Science & Technology, based in RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $935.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $251K. Net investment income was $8.3M.

Focus Areas

Science & Technology

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

North Carolina $3.8M (77%)

District of Columbia $509K (10%)

Alabama $162K (3%)

Colorado $134K (3%)

New York $124K (2%)

Virginia $110K (2%)

Idaho $31K (1%)

Iowa $29K (1%)

+3 more states

States

Alabama Colorado District of Columbia Georgia Iowa Idaho Massachusetts North Carolina New York Virginia Wyoming

Cities

AthensBostonCaryCentennialChapel HillCharlotteClaytonDes MoinesDurhamFort CollinsLaraimeMerrifieldMontgomeryMorrisvilleNew YorkRaleighRtpTwin FallsViennaWaltham

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$935,917,785	$821,757,403	$795,978,443
Revenue	$1,403,482,013	$1,246,864,577	$1,238,064,784
Expenses	$1,369,520,191	$1,229,687,363	$1,182,457,931
Qualifying Distributions	—	—	—
Net Investment Income	$8,334,493	$15,493,159	$43,669,743
Distributable Amount	—	—	—

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 6 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

95 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include American National Red Cro ($101,325), United Way ($81,983), Project Cure ($40,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
UNITED WAY Morrisville, NC	General Support	$81,983
AMERICAN RED CROSS Durham, NC	General Support	$10,000
FOOD BANK OF CENTRAL NORTH CAROLINA Raleigh, NC	General Support	$7,500
AMERICAN NATIONAL RED CRO Washington, DC	General Support	$101,325
UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING FOUNDATION Laraime, WY	General Support	$10,000
PROJECT CURE Centennial, CO	General Support	$40,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
T Gabel	President	40	$1,312,245
M Kaelin Jr	Vice President & CFO	40	$957,409
J FrancisFormer	Former Board Member	—	$26,750
P Weisenfeld	Vice President	40	$858,543
G Story	Secretary	40	$837,034
J Elguera	Vice President	40	$633,107
A Roussel	Vice President	40	$635,485
J Lodge	Board Member	2	$62,750
W Fairfax	Vice President	40	$564,682
C Simmons	Divisional Director	40	$624,786
A Gallimore	Board Member	2	$13,375
S Earnshaw	Divisional Director	40	$552,469
H Speizer	Divisional Director	40	$586,845
W Arden	Board Member	2	$72,000
A Helwig Former	Former Vice President	—	$544,844
T Steelman New 1242023	Board Member	2	—
H Martin	Board Member	2	$104,500
F Gilliam	Board Member	2	$72,000
P Gordon-Larsen	Board Member	2	$74,000
A Bir	Divisional Director	40	$489,411
C Hill	Divisional Director	40	$461,465
C Buchholtz	Assistant Secretary	40	$420,108
E Sax	Treasurer	40	$407,840
C Cornwell	Vice President	40	$362,988
A Mangel Former	Former Vice President	—	$279,095
P Scott III	Chairman	2	$132,813
H Pinnix-Ragland	Board Member	2	$107,188
J Moellering	Board Member	2	$77,500
C Shaffer	Board Member	2	$77,500
C Nye	Board Member	2	$77,500
W Mitchell Separated 1082024	Board Member	2	$74,000
T Darden	Board Member	2	$72,000
P Lange	Board Member	1	$72,000
M Powell	Board Member	2	$72,000

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Science & Technology

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Research Triangle Institute?

Research Triangle Institute is a nonprofit organization focused on Science & Technology, based in RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC. It holds $935.9M in total assets as of 2024.

How large is Research Triangle Institute?

As of 2024, Research Triangle Institute holds $935.9M in total assets with $1.4B in annual revenue. It awarded 6 grants totaling $251K in 2024.

Where does Research Triangle Institute operate?

Research Triangle Institute has awarded grants in Alabama, Colorado, District of Columbia, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Massachusetts, North Carolina, New York, Virginia, Wyoming.