For Research Related To Human Origins
The Leakey Foundation
The mission of The Leakey Foundation is to increase scientific knowledge, education, and public understanding of human origins, evolution, behavior and survival.
80%
of our annual budget goes to
Science and Education
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The Leakey Foundation is pleased to announce we were given an 80% Efficiency Rating during our most recent audit.
This means the 80% of our annual budget is granted to scientists and used for our educational programs.
In the American Institute of Philanthropy’s view, 60% or greater is reasonable for most charities and the most highly efficient charities are able to spend 75% or more on programs.
From the AIP website: "AIP is a nationally prominent charity watchdog service whose purpose is to help donors make informed giving decisions."
We spend the remaining percentage on fundraising efforts and general administration.*
* AIP has not officially rated The Leakey Foundation.
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F. Clark Howell Endowment Campaign
At present, we can fund only a small number of well qualified, promising proposals. Help increase our endowment and provide more funds to scientists, faster. Donate today!
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Catching Fire: How Cooking Made Us Human
Upcoming Lecture
Ever since Darwin and “The Descent of Man”, the existence of humans has been attributed to our intelligence and adaptability. Renowned primatologist Richard Wrangham presents a startling alternative: our evolutionary success is the result of cooking.
23 Grants Awarded in Fall 2011 Session
This fall, we received 74 applications for grants in Behavioral & Paleoanthropology, of which 23 have been recommended for funding. Final approvals of grants were made at our December Board Meeting and Granting Session, totaling $254,287.
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