The Leakey Foundation

12.22.20

Your support made a difference in 2020

From funding research that helps us understand what it means to be human, to helping young scientists achieve their dreams of pursuing a graduate degree, to protecting endangered primates that stand at the brink of extinction, your support made a world of difference this year.

12.02.20

Leakey Foundation Virtual Backgrounds

The Leakey Foundation

Want to add a little bit of science to your next meeting? Download these human evolution-inspired virtual backgrounds featuring primates in the wild, beautiful landscapes, cave art, and more.

10.07.20

Primate Research Fund provides a lifeline for long-term primate studies

Grants, In the News, The Leakey Foundation, Press Release

The Leakey Foundation, through its Primate Research Fund, has awarded five emergency grants to help long-term primate research projects keep going despite challenging circumstances.

09.22.20

A Leakey Foundation Remembrance of Ann Getty

The Leakey Foundation, Director's Diary

It is with immense sadness that we share news of the passing of Ann Getty. She died on Monday, September 14, 2020. She was 79 years old. Ann joined The Leakey Foundation in 1973 as a Fellow with her husband Gordon Getty who later became the Chairman of the Board. Together they helped the Foundation grow to become the world class funding institution and educational outreach organization that it is today.

07.30.20

Life Trustee Barry Sterling Dies at Age 90

The Leakey Foundation

It is with profound sadness that I share the news of Barry Sterling's death on July 26th at his home in Sebastopol, California. He was 90 years old. Barry was elected to The Leakey Foundation Board of Trustees in 1991 and received the honorary title of Life Trustee in 2007.