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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Leakey Foundation Leadership

Leakey Foundation Leadership; Trustees and Scientific Executive Committee

The Leakey Foundation Board of Trustees

The Leakey Foundation’s Board of Trustees is comprised of individuals committed to the science of human origins. Members of the Board reside around the world but come together three times annually to discuss scientific developments, review business matters, and to award the funding of grants (based on the recommendations of the Scientific Executive Committee and outside peer reviews).

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Scientific Executive Committee

At the heart of The Leakey Foundation’s scientific direction is the Scientific Executive Committee (SEC). Outstanding paleoanthropologists, archaeologists, primatologists, geologists, and leaders in related fields, serve on the SEC, on a volunteer basis. Currently, The Leakey Foundation SEC is comprised of ten scientists at the top of their field.

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