Skip to content

‘At a moment of transformation’: Building on our collective work in – and with – community

‘At a moment of transformation’: Building on our collective work in – and with – community

We see 2024 as a year of ‘active transition’ – a time when we will be learning and planning, while also engaging in grantmaking and fortifying our connections with community.

Our work over the coming year will continue to focus on:

— Learning and listening with and from those with whom we work and who are most impacted by our decisions and what we do.

— Planning and proceeding with a purposeful and public five-year strategy, intended to inform the best roles the Kauffman Foundation can and should fill as it works with and in communities in Kansas City.

— Committing and supporting current and future grants that we see as relevant to the Kauffman Foundation’s future work, and the conclusion of work we have been proud to support even as we move in new directions.

Stay connected with us for future updates >

Dr. DeAngela Burns-Wallace greets community member at the Kauffman Foundation Open House
KANSAS CITY

2023: Honoring legacies and celebrating new beginnings

“As I shook hands with everyone on that blue carpet evening, I was filled with optimism that Mr. Kauffman’s words were indeed true [that all the money in the world cannot solves problems unless we work together],” Dr. DeAngela Burns-Wallace said. “Yet, we know as a grantmaking institution that dollars do matter, and we’re humbled by the continued responsibility of managing a Foundation’s endowment in ways that improve people’s lives.”

Kauffman Foundation breaks down the year in numbers, memories, and special moments.

Read more
2023: Honoring legacies and celebrating new beginnings


Currents logo
Currents is storytelling that illustrates Kauffman’s grantmaking, research, programs, and initiatives that support the start and growth of new businesses, a more prepared workforce, and stronger communities. Sign up to receive the latest from Currents straight to your inbox biweekly >