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.

The Leakey Foundation Fellows Travel Program

Leakey Travel: 2012 Trip to Africa

Undoubtably, the best way to explore Kenya’s rich human prehistorical landscapes, is to travel with The Leakey Foundation and our distinguished Grantees. The 2012 Human History of Kenya Tour and Extension, have been designed not only to address paleoanthropological research and discoveries, but also to explore the native cultures, and wildlife who call Kenya their homeland today.

The 2012 Human History of Kenya tour and extension, provide guests a VIP experience gaining privileged access to field sites and museums, to learn about important human origins research, with opportunities to meet the scientists making those headline grabbing discoveries. This trip is truly unique and is designed especially for Leakey Fellows.  Click Here to View the Itinerary (PDF).

Click Here to Sign Up (PDF) 

Interested in becoming a Leakey Fellow and joining the 2012 Trip to Africa? Click Here.

 

Leakey Foundation Travel Program

For over 40 years, The Leakey Foundation has been leading tours across the globe to some of the most fascinating and exclusive archaeological and anthropological sites known to humans.

Leakey Foundation Fellows have the unique opportunity to travel with preeminent scientists on extraordinary expeditions to exciting and exotic locales. From the Forbidden City of Zijinchen, Gu Gong, Beijing; to wildlife safaris in South Africa; or the cave art of Altamira in Spain, you will be treated to an insider view of captivating locales, in the company of our expert guides! To become a Leakey Fellow and join these trips, please click here.

The Leakey Foundation Fellows travel the world, experiencing human origins science first hand, in the field!

Join us for our next discovery!