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Funding science, together!

Behind every Leakey Foundation grant is a generous donor who believes that science matters.

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!

Behind every Leakey Foundation grant is a generous donor who believes that science matters.

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

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.

50 Years of Discovery | Jane Goodall and The Leakey Foundation

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

I [name], of [city, state ZIP], bequeath the sum of $[ ] or [ ] percent of my estate to L.S.B. Leakey Foundation for Research Related to Man’s Origins, Behavior & Survival, (dba The Leakey Foundation), a nonprofit organization with a business address of 1003B O’Reilly Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94129 and a tax identification number 95-2536475 for its unrestricted use and purpose.

If you have questions, please contact Sharal Camisa Smith sharal at leakeyfoundation.org. 

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