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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Financial Report Guidelines

We require an official accounting statement from your university stating the final expenditure of funds for your project.

Requirements

The Financial Report need not be itemized in accordance with your budget.

If any balance remains, it should be sent in the form of a check, payable to The Leakey Foundation.

We do not require that the report be submitted in a specific format.

How to submit your Financial Report

We only accept Financial Reports via real mail to:

The Leakey Foundation
Grants Department
1003B O’Reilly St.
San Francisco CA, 94129
USA

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