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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Membership in The Leakey Foundation

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Membership Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

General $100+

A generous donation of $100-249 gives you the following benefits:

  • Annual subscriptions to AnthroQuest and Evolutionary Anthropology
  • Receive advance notice of events, discounts on merchandise and tickets
  • Name highlighted on the Foundation website and in AnthroQuest

Student/Educator $60

A generous donation of $60 gives you the following benefits:

K-12 Students, University Students, and Educators

  • Receive advance notice of events, discounts on merchandise and tickets

Sponsor $250+

A generous donation of $250-499 gives you the following benefits:

  • Receive the Annual Report of Grants
  • Plus, all of the benefits of a General Membership

Patron $500+

A generous donation of $500-999 gives you the following benefits:

  • Receive invitations to workshops and private receptions
  • Receive the Annual Report of Grants
  • Plus, all of the benefits of a Sponsor Membership

Fellow $1,000+

The premier patrons of science…

…Leakey Fellows are an active, adventurous and intellectually curious group of supporters.

Please visit our Leakey Fellows page.

Alumni Society

Are you a past or present Leakey Foundation Grantee?

As a Leakey Foundation Grantee, you are part of an elite group of pioneers leading the way toward a much greater understanding of who we are and from whence we came. In recognition of your outstanding achievements and contributions to science, we encourage you to become a member of The Leakey Foundation Alumni Society.

The Alumni Society will form a special cohort of Foundation members, comprising people who themselves have benefited from the activities of the Foundation. As a member of the Alumni Society, you will have a continuing connection to the Foundation and a new avenue to provide much-needed support to human origins research.

Only individuals who have received funding from The Leakey Foundation are eligible to join the Alumni Society.

Please visit our Leakey Foundation Alumni Society page.