Nonprofit · EIN 56-0686338
RESEARCH TRIANGLE INSTITUTE
Tax-exempt · RTP, NC 27709
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,254,259,534 | $1,244,098,919 | $10,160,615 | $947,395,303 | $408,394,050 | $539,001,253 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,403,482,013 | $1,369,520,191 | $33,961,822 | $935,917,785 | $406,706,194 | $529,211,591 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $1,246,864,577 | $1,229,687,363 | $17,177,214 | $821,757,403 | $327,383,435 | $494,373,968 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $7,004,132
- Program service revenue
- $1,211,940,344
- Investment income
- $16,543,105
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $1,020,762
- Other revenue
- $18,771,953
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $263,061
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $13,683,073
- Other salaries and wages
- $410,709,148
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $667,219,047
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $6,656,648
- Travel
- $18,944,026
- Depreciation
- $20,563,668
- Program services (functional)
- $1,133,381,001
- Management and general (functional)
- $110,717,918
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $935,917,785
- Total assets, end of year
- $947,395,303
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $408,394,050
- Net assets, end of year
- $539,001,253
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $130,850,701
- Publicly traded securities
- $261,532,800
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $538,759,243
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $242,010
- Gross unrelated business income
- $11,794,234
- Gross receipts
- $1,314,574,407
- Employees
- 5,109
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 1958
- State of legal domicile
- NC
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T Gabel | President Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $1,541,384 | $0 | $282,508 |
| M Kaelin Jr | Vice President & COO Officer | 40 | $1,045,470 | $0 | $186,459 |
| A Gallimore | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $53,500 | $1,081,866 | $76,763 |
| P Weisenfeld | Vice President Officer | 40 | $939,496 | $0 | $74,698 |
| G Story | Secretary Officer | 40 | $930,341 | $0 | $52,306 |
| A Roussel | Vice President Officer | 40 | $828,983 | $0 | $88,012 |
| W Fairfax | Vice President Officer | 40 | $708,040 | $0 | $146,714 |
| J Elguera | Vice President Officer | 40 | $766,643 | $0 | $61,884 |
| J Lodge | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $62,750 | $613,750 | $59,414 |
| T Steelman | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $53,500 | $551,108 | $87,653 |
| E Sax | Treasurer Officer | 40 | $411,130 | $0 | $225,020 |
| C Simmons | Divisional Director Highest-paid employee | 40 | $548,529 | $0 | $59,170 |
| W Arden | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $72,000 | $527,647 | $0 |
| A Cox New 352025 | Vice President & CFO Officer | 40 | $460,762 | $0 | $116,627 |
| S Earnshaw | Divisional Director Highest-paid employee | 40 | $501,852 | $0 | $65,722 |
21 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L Thalji | Divisional Director Highest-paid employee | 40 | $510,546 | $0 | $50,243 |
| A Purohit New 112025 | Vice President Officer | 40 | $477,275 | $0 | $78,485 |
| F Gilliam | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $72,000 | $465,484 | $0 |
| A Bir | Divisional Director Highest-paid employee | 40 | $506,946 | $0 | $30,142 |
| P Gordon-Larsen | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $74,000 | $458,629 | $0 |
| C Buchholtz | Assistant Secretary Officer | 40 | $469,100 | $0 | $62,135 |
| H Martin | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $104,500 | $425,000 | $0 |
| H Speizer | Divisional Director Highest-paid employee | 0 | $495,000 | $0 | $0 |
| C Cornwell | Vice President Officer | 40 | $412,177 | $0 | $47,980 |
| A Post New 352025 | Vice President Officer | 40 | $237,289 | $0 | $38,775 |
| A Helwig Former | Former Vice President Former | 0 | $225,234 | $0 | $0 |
| P Scott III | Chairman Trustee or director | 2 | $132,813 | $0 | $0 |
| H Pinnix-Ragland | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $87,750 | $0 | $0 |
| J Moellering | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $77,500 | $3,510 | $0 |
| C Shaffer | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $77,500 | $0 | $0 |
| C Nye | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $77,500 | $0 | $0 |
| W Mitchell Separated 10824 | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $74,000 | $0 | $0 |
| T Darden | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $72,000 | $0 | $0 |
| P Lange | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $72,000 | $0 | $0 |
| M Powell | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $72,000 | $0 | $0 |
| G Loften New 1212024 | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 34 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T Gabel | President Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $1,312,245 | $0 | $213,154 |
| M Kaelin Jr | Vice President & CFO Officer | 40 | $957,409 | $0 | $165,635 |
| J FrancisFormer | Former Board Member Former | 0 | $26,750 | $980,832 | $55,506 |
| P Weisenfeld | Vice President Officer | 40 | $858,543 | $0 | $128,383 |
| G Story | Secretary Officer | 40 | $837,034 | $0 | $144,522 |
| J Elguera | Vice President Officer | 40 | $633,107 | $0 | $135,582 |
| A Roussel | Vice President Officer | 40 | $635,485 | $0 | $97,520 |
| J Lodge | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $62,750 | $589,639 | $56,373 |
| W Fairfax | Vice President Officer | 40 | $564,682 | $0 | $129,537 |
| C Simmons | Divisional Director Highest-paid employee | 40 | $624,786 | $0 | $56,732 |
| A Gallimore | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $13,375 | $590,015 | $58,837 |
| S Earnshaw | Divisional Director Highest-paid employee | 40 | $552,469 | $0 | $61,827 |
| H Speizer | Divisional Director Highest-paid employee | 40 | $586,845 | $0 | $11,175 |
| W Arden | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $72,000 | $512,279 | $0 |
| A Helwig Former | Former Vice President Former | 0 | $544,844 | $0 | $33,313 |
| T Steelman New 1242023 | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $500,555 | $59,510 |
| H Martin | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $104,500 | $433,848 | $0 |
| F Gilliam | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $72,000 | $451,926 | $0 |
| P Gordon-Larsen | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $74,000 | $445,271 | $0 |
| A Bir | Divisional Director Highest-paid employee | 40 | $489,411 | $0 | $28,921 |
| C Hill | Divisional Director Highest-paid employee | 40 | $461,465 | $0 | $54,489 |
| C Buchholtz | Assistant Secretary Officer | 40 | $420,108 | $0 | $59,546 |
| E Sax | Treasurer Officer | 40 | $407,840 | $0 | $48,024 |
| C Cornwell | Vice President Officer | 40 | $362,988 | $0 | $45,048 |
| A Mangel Former | Former Vice President Former | 0 | $279,095 | $0 | $27,509 |
| P Scott III | Chairman Trustee or director | 2 | $132,813 | $0 | $0 |
| H Pinnix-Ragland | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $107,188 | $0 | $0 |
| J Moellering | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $77,500 | $3,848 | $0 |
| C Shaffer | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $77,500 | $0 | $0 |
| C Nye | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $77,500 | $0 | $0 |
| W Mitchell Separated 1082024 | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $74,000 | $0 | $0 |
| T Darden | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $72,000 | $0 | $0 |
| P Lange | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $72,000 | $0 | $0 |
| M Powell | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $72,000 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 40 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T Gabel | President Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $1,238,271 | $0 | $168,915 |
| M Kaelin Jr | Vice President & CFO Officer | 40 | $900,687 | $0 | $154,143 |
| S Kornbluth Separated 11292022 | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $43,500 | $932,669 | $49,629 |
| J Francis New 2023Separated 63020 | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $944,968 | $51,457 |
| A Mangel Separated 5222023 | Vice President Officer | 40 | $831,104 | $0 | $142,311 |
| G Story | Secretary Officer | 40 | $805,918 | $0 | $134,852 |
| P Weisenfeld | Vice President Officer | 40 | $813,321 | $0 | $120,206 |
| J Lodge | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $10,875 | $718,143 | $52,293 |
| A Helwig Separated 6152023 | Vice President Officer | 40 | $610,787 | $0 | $141,468 |
| J Elguera | Vice President Officer | 40 | $637,635 | $0 | $37,490 |
| A Roussel | Vice President Officer | 40 | $587,462 | $0 | $54,665 |
| W Arden | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $62,000 | $512,279 | $0 |
| C Simmons | Divisional Director Highest-paid employee | 40 | $498,970 | $0 | $64,809 |
| W Fairfax | Vice President Officer | 40 | $500,682 | $0 | $62,068 |
| E Holden Former | Former President Former | 0 | $547,021 | $0 | $11,368 |
| C Hill | Divisional Director Highest-paid employee | 40 | $470,079 | $0 | $51,302 |
| F Gilliam | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $62,000 | $451,926 | $0 |
| S Earnshaw | Divisional Director Highest-paid employee | 40 | $452,659 | $0 | $57,928 |
| H Martin | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $82,500 | $417,055 | $0 |
| P Gordon-Larsen | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $22,250 | $445,271 | $0 |
| A Cox | Divisional Director Highest-paid employee | 40 | $405,649 | $0 | $58,773 |
| C Buchholtz | Assistant Secretary Officer | 40 | $402,753 | $0 | $56,041 |
| E Sax | Treasurer Officer | 40 | $389,230 | $0 | $45,186 |
| A Bir | Divisional Director Highest-paid employee | 40 | $405,119 | $0 | $26,833 |
| T Magnuson Former | Former Board Member Former | 0 | $20,625 | $389,596 | $0 |
| C Cornwell | Vice President Officer | 40 | $338,808 | $0 | $46,773 |
| L May Former | Former Vice President Former | 0 | $229,424 | $0 | $10,580 |
| J Gibson Former | Former Vice President Former | 0 | $227,340 | $0 | $7,229 |
| R Williams Former | Former Board Member Former | 0 | $32,625 | $92,611 | $38,252 |
| P Scott III | Chairman Trustee or director | 2 | $115,875 | $0 | $0 |
| J Moellering | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $70,063 | $4,995 | $0 |
| C Shaffer | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $67,500 | $0 | $0 |
| W Mitchell | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $64,000 | $0 | $0 |
| T Darden | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $62,000 | $0 | $0 |
| P Lange | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $62,000 | $0 | $0 |
| H Pinnix-Ragland | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $58,313 | $0 | $0 |
| M Powell | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $57,000 | $0 | $0 |
| R Ingram Separated 1272022 | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $49,000 | $0 | $0 |
| C Nye | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $48,125 | $0 | $0 |
| A Gallimore New 712023 | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 12194, RTP, NC 27709-2194
- In care of
- % OFFICE OF FINANCIAL AFFAIRS
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Tim J Gabel, PO BOX 12194, Research Triangle Park, NC 277092194
- Signed the 990
- Andrew Cox CFO, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
- Phone
- (919) 541-6000
- Website
- www.rti.org
- Return prepared by
- PWC US TAX LLP
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.
Program accomplishments
- RESEARCH: Multidisciplinary research & development and the application of science & technology in the areas of Health Research; Drug Discovery & Development; Education & Training Research; Survey Research Services; Statistics Research; Economic & Social Research; Advanced Technology Research & Development; Energy Research; Environmental Research Services; and Laboratory & Chemistry Services; See Schedule O for expanded description of these program services.Expenses $888,829,311 · grants $256,040 · revenue $988,600,665
- INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT: See Schedule O for description of program services, Part III Line 4b.Expenses $244,551,690 · revenue $230,317,398
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 16, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 56-0686338
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Supporting organization of unknown type
- Exempt since
- 1960
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Science and technology (U200)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $947,395,303
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,314,574,407
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $1,254,259,534 | $1,244,098,919 | $947,395,303 | XML |
| 990-T | September 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2024 | $1,403,482,013 | $1,369,520,191 | $935,917,785 | XML |
| 990-T | September 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2023 | $1,246,864,577 | $1,229,687,363 | $821,757,403 | XML |
| 990-T | September 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2022 | $1,238,064,784 | $1,182,457,931 | $795,978,443 | IRS |
| 990-T | September 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 56-0686338).
Questions about RESEARCH TRIANGLE INSTITUTE
- What is the EIN of RESEARCH TRIANGLE INSTITUTE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of RESEARCH TRIANGLE INSTITUTE is 56-0686338.
- Is RESEARCH TRIANGLE INSTITUTE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1960.
- Are donations to RESEARCH TRIANGLE INSTITUTE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Supporting organization of unknown type).
- Which annual return does RESEARCH TRIANGLE INSTITUTE file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of RESEARCH TRIANGLE INSTITUTE due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did RESEARCH TRIANGLE INSTITUTE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of RESEARCH TRIANGLE INSTITUTE?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names Tim J Gabel.
- Who are the officers and directors of RESEARCH TRIANGLE INSTITUTE?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 36 people; 35 received compensation from the organization, the highest $1,541,384 (T Gabel, President).
- How much revenue does RESEARCH TRIANGLE INSTITUTE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,254,259,534, expenses of $1,244,098,919 and total assets of $947,395,303 at year end.
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