Support Research, Teaching and Conservation at Mpala

800+Publications
50Kenyan PhD dissertations
30 yrsLong-term monitoring data
65+Institution researchers
Pupils outside a classroom block supported by Mpala Research Centre

Give Where Needed Most

Unrestricted gifts give Mpala the flexibility to respond to what matters most right now, whether that is replacing aging field equipment, supporting a graduate student's fieldwork, or responding to an unplanned conservation need.

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Support a specific priority

Four priorities

Research and teaching come first as Mpala's core identity. Conservation and community follow.

Research support at Mpala Research Centre

Research support

Mpala supports researchers from around the world conducting field-based studies in disciplines ranging from ecology and wildlife biology to health, engineering, climate science, and the social sciences.

  • Bridge and gap funding between grants
  • Lab equipment, field technology, and research vehicles
  • Support for researcher visits, field seasons, and student placements
  • A discretionary research fund for emerging or unfunded projects
African scholars at Mpala Research Centre

African scholars

Advancing capacity building and access for African and Kenyan scholars and scientists at Mpala.

  • Scholarships
  • Internships
  • Field courses
  • Mentorship programs
  • Faculty residencies
Conservation and rangeland management at Mpala Research Centre

Conservation and rangeland management

As a working conservancy, conservation is woven into everything we do. Mpala's mandate is to steward the flora and fauna for Kenya and for the planet, advancing science-informed stewardship of wildlife, habitats, and natural resources through both research and daily operations.

  • Wildlife monitoring
  • Habitat restoration
  • Climate resilience
Community outreach at Mpala Research Centre

Community outreach

Mpala's community is its strength. Our Community Outreach Committee works closely with neighboring communities, institutions, and partners across Kenya to support collaboration, education, and shared stewardship of the landscape.

  • Youth science programs
  • Community conservation
  • Pastoralist training
  • Local capacity building

Tax Deductibility

US donors

Mpala Wildlife Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Your donation is tax-deductible in the United States.

EIN: 52-1656147

Kenyan donors

Mpala Research Centre is registered in Kenya. Donations from Kenyan taxpayers may qualify for tax relief.

Contact us for a tax receipt and eligibility information.

Interested in making a transformational gift?

Major gifts allow you to shape Mpala's future in a lasting way, funding new research infrastructure, endowing scholar and fellowship programs, or sustaining conservation and community work for the long term. If you are interested in supporting a significant initiative, establishing a named fund, or learning more about Mpala's funding priorities, we would welcome the opportunity to speak with you directly about how your gift can make the greatest difference.

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Other Ways to Support Mpala

Planned Giving

Include Mpala in your estate planning through bequests, trusts, or life insurance.

Corporate Partnerships

Align your company with impactful research and teaching through sponsorships and matching gifts.

Donor Advised Funds (DAF)

A grant from your donor-advised fund (DAF) can accelerate your impact at Mpala today.