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The Kauffman Foundation is often referred to as one of the largest foundations in the United States—or as the world's largest foundation devoted to entrepreneurship. Both are true, thanks to Ewing Kauffman's generosity and foresight. However, these "largest" factoids may give the false impression that we can influence society just by virtue of our size or spending power.
The Kauffman Conference Center is a nationally recognized convening site. The Center attracts local to international thought leaders and decision makers to an atmosphere of candor and purpose, where innovative thinking and dialogue lead to action.
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New Kauffman Sketchbook Video Offers the Unexpected (06/5/13)
This month, the Kauffman Foundation celebrates the 63rd anniversary of the founding of Ewing Kauffman's Marion Laboratories with a new installment in the popular Kauffman Sketchbook video series titled "Seeing the Unexpected."
Barbara Mowry, John Sherman elected to Kauffman Foundation Board (04/25/13)
Kauffman Foundation Names Mary McLean Chief Investment Officer (12/11/12)
Tom McDonnell Elected CEO of the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation; Jan Kreamer elected Chairman of the Board (12/4/12)
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Kansas University Endowment Association
Lawrence, KS | Approved Date: 12/10/2008 | Approved Amount: $8,100,000
Support to establish the Institute for Advancing Medical Innovation at the University of Kansas.
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Born on a farm in Garden City, Missouri, Ewing Kauffman's entrepreneurial spirit led him to found a pharmaceutical company that grew into a global giant with nearly $1 billion in sales and employing 3,400. Read Ewing Kauffman's story and hear his own words
Born on a farm in Garden City, Missouri, Ewing Kauffman's entrepreneurial spirit led him to found a pharmaceutical company that grew into a global giant with nearly $1 billion in sales and employing 3,400.
Read Ewing Kauffman's story and hear his own words
The Kauffman Conference Center is a nationally recognized convening site. The Center attracts local to international thought leaders and decision makers to an atmosphere of candor and purpose, where innovative thinking and dialogue lead to action.