Galois Foundation
Galois Foundation is a private foundation focused on Science & Technology, based in Portland, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 2 grants totaling $10K.
Galois Foundation at a glance
In short: Galois Foundation gave $10K across 2 grants in 2022 (avg $5K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $10,307
- Grants made (2022)
- 2
- Average grant
- $5,154
- Median grant
- $5,154
- Primary geography
- Oregon (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated October 2026.
Who Galois Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Friends of Saturday Academy Inc ($5K). Together the top 2 received $10K.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Galois Foundation gives
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2020) to $10K (2022). In 2022 it made 2 grants totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Saturday Academy Inc Portland, OR | To provide wide access to hands-on learning for diverse students in grades 2-12 in the areas of science, technology, engineering, math (STEM) and the arts. | $5,157 |
| Energy Sector Security Consortium Clackamas, OR | Support for NW Cyber Camp 2022. | $5,150 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $10,565 | $10,307 | 2 | $10,307 | $91 |
| 2021 | $12,857 | — | — | — | — | $633 |
| 2020 | $12,857 | $6,292 | $4,000 | 2 | — | $762 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Galois Foundation reported a distributable amount of $91 for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Galois Foundation is led by Rob Wiltbank, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Rob Wiltbank
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Launchbury
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jodee Leroux
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Galois Foundation
How much does Galois Foundation give each year?
Galois Foundation gave $10K across 2 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Galois Foundation?
Galois Foundation is a private foundation focused on Science & Technology, based in Portland, OR.
Where does Galois Foundation operate?
Galois Foundation has awarded grants in Oregon.
How much is Galois Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, Galois Foundation reported a distributable amount of $91 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Galois Foundation's EIN?
Galois Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-5453562. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 2, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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