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.

Sponsors and Partners

The Leakey Foundation is proud to acknowledge our Sponsors and Partners of The Leakey Foundation Speaker Series on Human Origins. Their support helps to advance the mission of our organization.


Wells Fargo

Wells Fargo

National Speaker Series Sponsor

American Museum of Natural History

Community Partner
New York, New York

California Academy of Sciences

Community Partner and Local Sponsor
San Francisco, California

Houston Museum of Natural Science

Community Partner
Houston, Texas

New York Consortium in Evolutionary Primatology

New York Consortium in Evolutionary Primatology

Community Partner
New York, New York

The Field Museum

The Field Museum

Community Partner and Local Sponsor
Chicago, Illinois

The Brown Foundation

Local Sponsor – Houston, Texas

The Segal Family Foundation

Local Sponsor – Chicago, Illinois