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| (i) Name of supported organization | (ii) EIN | (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 10 above (see instructions)) | (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? | (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) | (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions) | |
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| Yes | No | |||||
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Duke University |
560532129 | 2 | Yes | 0 | 0 | |
| (B)
The University of North Carolina(UNC System) |
566001393 | 2 | Yes | 0 | 0 | |
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Total 2
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0 | 0 | ||||
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2015 | (b) 2016 | (c) 2017 | (d) 2018 | (e) 2019 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") .. | ||||||
| 2 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.... | ||||||
| 3 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge.. | ||||||
| 4 | Total. Add lines 1 through 3 | ||||||
| 5 | The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f).. | ||||||
| 6 | Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. | ||||||
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2015 | (b) 2016 | (c) 2017 | (d) 2018 | (e) 2019 | (f) Total | |
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| 7 | Amounts from line 4.. | ||||||
| 8 | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... | ||||||
| 9 | Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.. | ||||||
| 10 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.).. | ||||||
| 11 | Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 | ||||||
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2015 | (b) 2016 | (c) 2017 | (d) 2018 | (e) 2019 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") . | ||||||
| 2 | Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose | ||||||
| 3 | Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 ..... | ||||||
| 4 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf... | ||||||
| 5 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge | ||||||
| 6 | Total. Add lines 1 through 5 | ||||||
| 7a | Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons | ||||||
| b | Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year. | ||||||
| c | Add lines 7a and 7b.. | ||||||
| 8 | Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.) | ||||||
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2015 | (b) 2016 | (c) 2017 | (d) 2018 | (e) 2019 | (f) Total | |
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| 9 | Amounts from line 6... | ||||||
| 10a | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. | ||||||
| b | Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975. | ||||||
| c | Add lines 10a and 10b. | ||||||
| 11 | Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on. | ||||||
| 12 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) .. | ||||||
| 13 | Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.).. | ||||||
| Section A - Adjusted Net Income | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Net short-term capital gain | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Other gross income (see instructions) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Add lines 1 through 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Depreciation and depletion | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Other expenses (see instructions) | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) | 8 | ||||
| Section B - Minimum Asset Amount | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): | 1 | ||||
| a | Average monthly value of securities | 1a | ||||
| b | Average monthly cash balances | 1b | ||||
| c | Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets | 1c | ||||
| d | Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) | 1d | ||||
| e |
Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI): |
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| 2 | Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Subtract line 2 from line 1d | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 1-1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Multiply line 5 by .035 | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) | 8 | ||||
| Section C - Distributable Amount | Current Year | |||||
| 1 | Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Enter 85% of line 1 | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Income tax imposed in prior year | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| Section D - Distributions | Current Year | |
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| 1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes | ||
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2
Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity |
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| 3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations | ||
| 4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets | ||
| 5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required) | ||
| 6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions | ||
| 7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6. | ||
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8
Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions |
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| 9 Distributable amount for 2019 from Section C, line 6 | ||
| 10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount | ||
| Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) |
(i) Excess Distributions |
(ii) Underdistributions Pre-2019 |
(iii) Distributable Amount for 2019 |
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| 1 Distributable amount for 2019 from Section C, line 6 | ||||
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2
Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2019 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI). See instructions. |
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| 3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2019: | ||||
| a From 2014....... | ||||
| b From 2015....... | ||||
| c From 2016....... | ||||
| d From 2017....... | ||||
| e From 2018....... | ||||
| fTotal of lines 3a through e | ||||
| g Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| h Applied to 2019 distributable amount | ||||
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i
Carryover from 2014 not applied (see instructions) |
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| j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f. | ||||
| 4Distributions for 2019 from Section D, line 7: | ||||
| $ | ||||
| a Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| b Applied to 2019 distributable amount | ||||
| c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4. | ||||
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5
Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2019, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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6
Remaining underdistributions for 2019. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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7 Excess distributions carryover to 2020. Add lines 3j and 4c. |
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| 8 Breakdown of line 7: | ||||
| a Excess from 2015..... | ||||
| b Excess from 2016..... | ||||
| c Excess from 2017..... | ||||
| d Excess from 2018..... | ||||
| e Excess from 2019..... | ||||
| Facts And Circumstances Test |
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| Return Reference | Explanation |
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| Schedule A, Part I, Line 12g(i) | General Explanation: Three North Carolina Universities; Duke University in Durham, The University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill and North Carolina State University in Raleigh, incorporated RTI in 1958. We are a separately operated affiliate of these schools and maintain our own staff and offices. We work with their scientists on research programs and projects and maintain such universities and businesses in the Microelectronics Center of North Carolina and North Carolina Biotechnology Center. |
| Schedule A, Part IV, Line 6 | RTI grants money to needy organizations based on its community-oriented mission. |
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| Form 990, Part III, Line 4a | HEALTH RESEARCH is our largest single field of study, encompassing research that ranges from studies of the human genome and the development of new drug compounds to national surveys of health behaviors and the implementation of global health programs. Our activities in DRUG DISCOVERY AND DEVELOPMENT include working with pharmaceutical companies and government agencies to bring new medicines to market, and to ensure the safety and efficacy of those in the marketplace. As part of a comprehensive EDUCATION AND TRAINING RESEARCH program, our experts conduct rigorous studies used to assess and improve the quality of early development, education, and employment programs in the United States and many other countries. We also provide training solutions for forensic scientists and law enforcement. RTI is a leader in SURVEY RESEARCH and SURVEY STATISTICS. With a staff of highly skilled researchers using advanced data collection systems and techniques, we offer broad-based survey services for public and private sector studies. Our SURVEY RESEARCH SERVICES include study design, instrument development and evaluation, pretests and pilot studies, mail surveys, telephone surveys, face-to-face field surveys, Web surveys, records abstraction, collection of biological specimens, mixed-mode surveys, subject tracing, focus groups, and health registries. Our STATISTICS RESEARCH experts conduct complex statistical analyses to support wide ranging research programs in both laboratory and social sciences as well as ensure the quality, validity, and reliability of our research products and results by applying quality control and assurance procedures from sampling design through data collection and analysis. Our multidisciplinary ECONOMIC & SOCIAL RESEARCH team includes experts in economics, demography, health, education, urban planning, and public financing. We provide independent, objective information and analyses that help to inform and improve public policy discourse and advance economic and social development decision making in technology, economics and policy, crime and justice, and food and nutrition policy. We provide ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT services through the identification, development, application, and transfer of leading-edge technologies in areas including Materials Science; Electronics; Microfabrication; Information Technology; Innovation Advising; and Technology Economics & Policy. Our ENERGY RESEARCHERS develop advanced energy technologies to address today's significant energy challenges, such as climate change, energy security, energy efficiency, sustainability, and water conservation. Our research supports national and worldwide goals of reliable, sustainable, economically viable, and secure energy supplies. We are a leading provider of ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH SERVICES for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and other government agencies. We conduct large-scale environmental management projects for both government and industry, helping them make critical policy and regulatory decisions. Our LABORATORY & CHEMISTRY SERVICES support RTI research with state-of-the-art instrumentation, technologies, and processes. Our lab specifications and procedures emphasize quality control and excellence at every level of activity to meet the expectations and needs of our clients. |
| Form 990, Part III, Line 4b | INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT Our experts in international development are dedicated to improving the human condition in developing countries. With more than 200 international development staff members based around the world, we deliver advisory and training services at the national, sub-national, and local government levels, providing institutional development through the transfer of analytical tools and methods. We often work in multidisciplinary teams that cut across traditional sector boundaries. Our clients include the United States Agency for International Development, Asian Development Bank, World Bank, Inter-American Development Bank, and several agencies of the United Nations, as well as foundations and other regional and international organizations. Our INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT service areas include Governance & Stabilization; International Education; International Environmental Services; Global Health; Information & Communication Technology; and Monitoring & Evaluation. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 2 | T. Darden & R. Ingram - Business Relationship; T. Darden & W. Moore - Business Relationship; T. Darden & P. Scott - Business Relationship; T. Darden & C. Shaffer - Business Relationship; W. Moore & P. Scott - Business Relationship; W. Moore & W. Mitchell - Business Relationship; C. Shaffer & R. Ingram - Business Relationship; C. Shaffer & T. Magnuson - Business Relationship; H. Martin & H. Pinnix-Ragland - Business Relationship. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 6 | Research Triangle Institute is a non-profit corporation incorporated under the laws of the State of North Carolina. The Members of the corporation include the persons who at the time occupy the following positions: President, The University of North Carolina, Duke University: one member of the Board of Trustees of Duke University, appointed by the Chair of the Board of Trustees of Duke University, for one or more terms of three years; and one member of the Board of Governors of the University of North Carolina, appointed by the Chair of the Board of Governors of the University of North Carolina, for one or more terms of three years. The members shall elect the Governors, review and act on fundamental corporate transactions approved by the Governors, and take such other actions as may be required by law. No part of the earnings of the corporation shall insure to the benefit of any member or individual. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7a | The members shall elect the Governors as described in the Bylaws of the Corporation. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7b | The members shall review and act on fundamental corporate transactions approved by the Governors and take such other actions as may be required by law. Fundamental corporate transactions are described in the Articles of Incorporation. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b | The Form 990 with required schedules was provided to the full Board of Governors prior to filing via posting on RTI's hosted board communication solution, Director's Desk. In addition, RTI management reviewed the process and steps undertaken in completing the form with the Audit and Compensation Committees of the Board, including a review of the full Form 990 with the Audit committee prior to dissemination to the full Board. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c | Members of the Board of Governors, Officers and Key Employees are required to complete an annual conflict of interest disclosure in accordance with the organization's policies and procedures. Each disclosure is reviewed by the Audit Committee Chair, Chair of the Board of Governors, or the Chief Ethics Officer to determine whether a conflict of interest exists and if so, whether it appears to be significant and may warrant further review according to the standards and guidelines of the policy. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 | Each year, Research Triangle Insititute (the Institute) management seeks the review and approval of the Institute's Compensation Committee and Board of Governors (Board) to ensure that the total compensation packages for its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and other senior executives listed below are reasonable. The CEO and other senior executives are not involved in the Compensation Committee and Board's decision regarding reasonableness of the executive compensation packages. The Compensation Committee and the Board use independent compensation surveys conducted by nationally recognized independent firms. The independent survey includes compensation paid by comparable institutions (taxable as well as non-taxable) for functionally comparable positions and in comparable positions and in comparable geographic labor markets. The Compensation Committee and Board also uses an independent executive compensation consulting firm to review the survey data and provide comments opining on the reasonableness of the compensation for the Institute's senior executives. In 2017, the study covered the following executive positions: E. Holden, President and CEO, J. Gibson, Chief Operating Officer, T. Gabel, Executive Vice President, Social Statistical and Environmental Services, A. Mangel, Executive Vice President, Health Solutions, G. Story, Chief Legal Counsel and Government Affairs, L. May, Senior Vice President, Human Resources, Facilities, Safety and Security, M. Kaelin, Chief Financial Officer, P. Weisenfeld, Executive Vice President, International Development Group, T. Lomax, Executive Vice President, Discovery Sciences Technology. Also included in the independent review were the following positions: C. Cornwell, Vice President and Corporate Controller and E. Sax, Senior Vice President and Treasurer. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 | The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public upon request. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 16b | RTI and its staff belong to and participate in consortiums and associations that are consistent with RTI's mission to improve the human condition. These affiliations are neither in form nor substance a joint venture for federal income taxation. While RTI has not entered into a joint venture with a taxable entity, RTI has adopted a joint venture policy in order to evaluate its participation for federal income tax purposes. Additionally, certain federal contracts are awarded on a cost share basis whereby a cost share subcontractor reimburses RTI for a percentage of the total contract costs. Cost share arrangements exist primarily with unrelated taxable entities. |
| Form 990, Part VII, Section A, Line 1b | RTI was established in 1958 by Duke University and the University of North Carolina System as the founding tenant of Research Triangle Park in North Carolina. It has grown into one of the world's leading independent nonprofit research organizations and is dedicated to conducting research and development that improves the human condition by turning knowledge into practice. Based on RTI's corporate governance structure, compensation of those Board Members employed by supported organizations (i.e. Duke and UNC System) is reported in column (E) and was obtained from the 990 information request questionnaire that was distributed to these listed persons and Duke University. These amounts were paid by either Duke Universiy or The University of North Carolina (UNC System). Given the supporting relationship with these universities, RTI is requested to report these amounts; however, RTI has no influence over this compensation. |
| Form 990, Part IX, line 11g | Subcontractors & Consultants: Program service expenses 219,773,318. Management and general expenses 2,129,504. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 221,902,822. Other Services: Program service expenses 67,557,412. Management and general expenses -5,596,817. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 61,960,595. Passthroughs: Program service expenses 18,707,013. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 18,707,013. Legal Services: Program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 20,879. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 20,879. |
| Form 990, Part XI, line 9: | Pension related changes 2,981,734. George Watts HIll Fund-Unrealized Gains(Permanently Restricted) -8,662. George Watts HIll Fund-Other Income( Temporarily Restricted) 61,438. Subsidiaries Foreign Exchange Gain/Loss -42,082. |
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