80%
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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.

Toshisada Nishida: In Memoriam

Behavioral, News, news_two, Primatology

Dr. Nishida with Toshibo

Dr. Toshisada Nishida, with Toshibo the chimp in the Mahale Mountains, 1994.

Along with scores of others in the primatology field, The Leakey Foundation mourns the passing of Dr. Toshisada Nishida. Dr. Nishida was a pioneer in the study of chimpanzees in the Mahale Mountains of Tanzania. He first began his field work in 1965; his research, mentoring and encouragement of other primatologists continued until his passing in June of this year. His contributions to the field were innumerable.

Jane Goodall and Toshisada Nishida

Drs. Goodall and Nishida at the 2008 Leakey Prize Gala.


In 2008, Dr. Nishida was awarded the Leakey Prize, along with fellow chimpanzee researcher and Leakey Grantee Dr. Jane Goodall. Dr. Goodall, his colleague and friend of over 40 years, has written an article remembering his unyielding and inspirational nature. Read more.

Posted on July 21st, 2011

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