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.

  • The Kauffman Fund for Kansas City was established in 1994 as a general-purpose fund for Kansas City. The fund makes grants to hundreds of local nonprofit organizations and charitable endeavors, providing immediate and flexible support to projects that fall outside the scope of the Kauffman Foundation.

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

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

  • METS connection newsletterThe METS Connections e-newsletter focuses on innovative and successful math, engineering, technology and science (METS) programs taking place in K-12 classrooms throughout Kansas City. It provides educators and others with fresh approaches to reaching students.

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