Funding science, together!
Right now, more students and early-career researchers are turning to The Leakey Foundation to fund their work. We’re turning to you to help us meet this rising need.
No one knows better than you why this work matters. Please give what you can to help keep our field moving forward no matter what.
Your gift today will be matched–doubling your impact!
Funding science, together!
Right now, more students and early-career researchers are turning to The Leakey Foundation to fund their work. We’re turning to you to help us meet this rising need.
No one knows better than you why this work matters. Please give what you can to help keep our field moving forward no matter what.
Your gift today will be matched–doubling your impact!
Your Donation in Action
Our grants are 100% donor-supported. When you give to The Leakey Foundation, your gift directly supports the science that matters to you.
Here’s how your donation makes a difference.

Drive research and discovery
Your donation directly supports groundbreaking research related to human origins and evolution. As one of the only remaining funding sources for this field, your support is crucial.

Empower future generations
Your gift provides scholarships that empower the next generation of scientists and supports educational programs that help make knowledge about human evolution accessible to all.

Protect endangered primates
Your contribution supports scientists who are on the ground every day, monitoring and protecting endangered primates and their habitats. Their long-term research informs science-based conservation efforts.
You’re part of a legacy of excellence in science
Your gift today will empower scientists to make discoveries that can change our understanding of humankind and inform a more sustainable future. Your support also helps share the wonders of human evolution through accessible, free educational programs.
Join 17-time Leakey Foundation grantee Dr. Jane Goodall and support the field you care so much about.
More ways to give
Donate Stock
We accept gifts by check, bank transfer, or money order. You can also donate stocks or through a qualified charitable distribution for even more tax benefits.
Honor someone special
Honor or remember a friend, colleague, or loved one’s passion for science, nature, and education by giving a gift in their name.
Double your donation
Many companies match 100% of their employees’ charitable donations. Multiply your impact by exploring your employer’s matching gift program.
Fundraise for science
Create a campaign to support research, primate conservation, and education. It’s a simple and meaningful way to make a difference–and you can start today!
Legacy Giving
By planning a future gift to The Leakey Foundation, you can sustain important human origins research, education, and conservation for generations to come.
Direct your donation
Give to the cause you care about the most! You can choose to support research grants, educational programs, scholarships, or long-term primate research.
