Donor Advised Funds

Simplify your giving, double your impact!

Help us build the future of science by making a grant recommendation from your donor-advised fund (DAF). When you give through your donor-advised fund (DAF), you’re making a smart, strategic investment in the future of science.

Your gift will be matched, doubling your impact on human origins research, education, and conservation.

You can now make a gift from your DAF directly on our website. Use the form or click the button below to get started.

Science needs champions like you

Cuts to federal funding, anti-science rhetoric, and unpredictable policy changes threaten the future of human origins research. Without urgent action, we risk losing decades of progress and ongoing studies that are crucial for protecting endangered primates, advancing human knowledge, and preserving our cultural heritage. Your support helps drive discovery and keeps science moving forward.

What is a donor-advised fund (DAF)?

A donor-advised fund (DAF) is a charitable savings account that gives you the flexibility to support The Leakey Foundation and other charities you care about. DAFs are an excellent and impactful way to simplify your charitable giving and help you achieve your strategic philanthropic goals.

Double your DAF impact

When you choose to support The Leakey Foundation through your DAF, your gift will be matched, doubling your impact on human origins research and education.

How to use the DAF Direct form

• Select the sponsoring organization from the “Donate now from” field.
• Enter the amount (in US dollars) you would like to recommend in the “Amount” field.
• Click on the “NEXT” button to proceed to the sponsoring organization’s website to complete your donor-advised fund transaction. Please note, you will be directed to an external website to complete your transaction.
• If you have a DAF with a sponsoring organization not represented on this list, you can still recommend grants to The Leakey Foundation by using our Federal Tax Identification Number: 95-2536475

Thank you for supporting our mission

When you give through your DAF, it’s possible that the sponsoring organization will not share your information with us. Please email Sharal Camisa Smith sharal@leakeyfoundation.org when you’ve made a gift so we can thank you and ensure that your gift is designated as intended.