The Galileo Project Foundation
The Galileo Project Foundation is a leading research foundation committed to advancing knowledge into atmospheric anomalies. Established in 2024, we are committed to finding sustainable funding pathways for cutting edge and high-quality scientific research initiatives and projects focused on this goal.
The Galileo Project Foundation at a glance
In short: The Galileo Project Foundation gave $300K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $300K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $300,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $300,000
- Median grant
- $300,000
- Total assets
- $590,305
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Galileo Project Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Harvard ($300K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $300K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Harvard Cambridge, MA | Mission Support | $300,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $590,305 | $1,077,021 | $487,346 | $300,000 | 1 |
About The Galileo Project Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Galileo Project Foundation is a public charity, based in San Diego, CA. IRS filing data is available for 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $590K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $300K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Galileo Project Foundation is led by Abraham Loeb, President on the 2025 filing; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Abraham Loeb
President
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ezra Kelderman
Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Hercz
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Natasha Donahue
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2025. "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 The Galileo Project Foundation
How much does The Galileo Project Foundation give each year?
The Galileo Project Foundation gave $300K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is The Galileo Project Foundation?
The Galileo Project Foundation reported $590K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.1M.
Where does The Galileo Project Foundation operate?
The Galileo Project Foundation has awarded grants in Massachusetts.
What is The Galileo Project Foundation's EIN?
The Galileo Project Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-4958520. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
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