Kauffman In Kansas City

In our hometown of Kansas City, the Kauffman Foundation is proud to be a dedicated community partner, an incubator of ideas, a potential model for programs across the country, and an information resource to the far reaches of the globe.

Indeed, the world has changed; we are no longer separated by time and distance. In order to remain open to the greatest of possibilities, we must expand our horizons. While our grant dollars remain in Kansas City and the United States, we engage in worldwide dialogue—exchanging ideas, learning, and applying that knowledge for the most widespread benefit. Because of our experience in entrepreneurship, a growing number of countries look to the United States and the Kauffman Foundation to understand how to best emulate our entrepreneurial economy.

Initiatives

  • The Kauffman Legacy Fund was established as a gift to Kansas City that honors Ewing Marion Kauffman’s hometown and his long-term commitment to the citizens in this community.

Highlights

  • OECD Highlights

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    The Kauffman Foundation hosted the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development international workshop on innovation, intellectual assets and value creation in high-growth small- and medium-sized enterprises.

Featured Resources

  • Giving in KC coverThe Greater Kansas City Community Foundation has released Giving in Kansas City, a examination of nonprofit organizations and the charitable contributions they receive to support their work.  The research shows Kansas City ranks higher on charitable giving than the national average.

     

  • Find a comprehensive library of articles and videos with relevant insights and information for entrepreneurs here at Entrepreneurship.org.

  • The vision, mission, and approach of the Kauffman Foundation focuses on economic independence for individuals.