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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Preparing your Permits and Visas Section

  • Grant funds will not be released until The Leakey Foundation grants office has received copies of permits and visas necessary to conduct your research.
  • If permits or visas are not available, or must be obtained in-country, we ask for “reasonable assurance” that the permits and/or visas can be obtained when necessary.”Reasonable assurance” may take the form of:
    • Documentation from the permit/visa agency that the permits or visas can be obtained without trouble. (PREFERRED)
    • A copy of a previous year’s permit or visa.
    • A statement that you have obtained the permits in the past without trouble
    • A statement from a colleague that has previously obtained the permits/visas that the permits/visas have been obtained in the past without trouble
  • Please scan your permits and visas in color if possible.
  • Your scanner may be able to convert the scanned images to .PDF format, please consult the documentation or another resource regarding the scanner you are using.
  • You may upload multiple .PDF files including your permits or visas. They need not be collated into one document.