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The Leakey Foundation

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Description

The mission of the Leakey Foundation is to increase scientific knowledge, education, and public understanding of human origins, evolution, behavior, and survival.

The Research Grants
These grants are awarded twice annually and constitute the majority of the Foundation's grant program. Grants for doctoral students range from $3,000 to $20,000. The maximum award for senior scientists and post-doctoral researchers is $30,000. There are no citizenship...

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Total Annual Giving
$1,525,460
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The most recent tax form filed for 2024 lists the following key individuals.

Name Title
MARK JORDAN Trustee
MEREDITH JOHNSON Communications Director
MICHAEL R SMITH Trustee
NAOMA TATE Trustee
NINA L CARROLL Trustee
SHARAL CAMISA Executive Director
WILLIAM PAUL GETTY Vice President
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