Wireless Research Center of North Carolina
The Wireless Research Center is an independent, private nonprofit research center dedicated to applied research and engineering. Located in North Carolina's Research Triangle region, the WRC helps clients from around the world develop products and services that advance wireless technology innovation. The WRC fosters global collaboration among companies, industry groups, academic institutions and other research organizations.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$731K
-16.7% YoY
Revenue
$3.7M
+3.6% YoY
Net Investment Income
—
Expenses
$3.7M
-14.7% YoY
About Wireless Research Center of North Carolina
Based on IRS filings
Wireless Research Center of North Carolina is a nonprofit organization focused on Science & Technology, based in WAKE FOREST, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $731K in total assets.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $730,873 | $876,940 | $1,485,451 |
| Revenue | $3,742,198 | $3,611,103 | $4,294,813 |
| Expenses | $3,692,864 | $4,330,465 | $4,848,816 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| 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 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
1 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Wireless Research Center of North Carolina
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gerard Hayes | President | 50 | $237,328 |
| Phillip Emer | Board member | 1 | — |
| Robert White | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Neal Ellis | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Joseph Murray | Chair | 2 | — |
| Vivian Jones | Vice Chair | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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