Mission
The Leakey Foundation is a donor-supported nonprofit organization committed to exploring human evolution by funding research, offering grants, and providing engaging educational programs to increase public understanding of our origins. Founded in 1968, it has become a leading funder of human origins research, empowering a community of students and scientists to ask new questions and make groundbreaking discoveries.
Basic Information
Tax-Exempt
Founded in
1968
EIN
95-2536475
Total Assets
$38.31 million
At a Glance
Lunch Break Science
A monthly livestream series featuring discussions and insights on human evolution, led by Leakey Foundation scientists.
Origin Stories Podcast
An award-winning podcast exploring human evolution stories and discoveries.
Educational Programs
Free and accessible educational programs designed to engage the public in human origins research.
Our Programs
Grants & Scholarships
Provides funding for research related to human origins, behavior, and survival.
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Overall Score
73
76
/100
Program Expense Ratio
82.15%
14
/20
Program Revenue Growth
76.18%
20
/20
Leverage Ratio
0.05186
20
/20
Working Capital Ratio
9.951
20
/20
Fundraising Efficiency
0
2
/20
Latest Filing Data: Form 990
Fiscal Year:2022
Source:Source: Self-reported by organization
Financial Details
Revenue
| Category | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions, Gifts, and Grants | 4.674M | 69.72% |
| Program Services | 66.49K | 0.99% |
| Investment Income | 1.037M | 15.47% |
| Sales of Non-Inventory Assets | 890.1K | 13.28% |
| Other Notable Sources | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Revenue | 6.704M | 100.00% |
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