Kauffman’s Currents features stories and insights that underscore the essential role of education and entrepreneurship in empowering all people to shape their futures, create vibrant communities, and grow an inclusive economy.
Our strategic priorities reflect the heart of our mission: college access and completion, workforce and career development, and entrepreneurship.
Through transparency, rigor, inclusivity, and responsiveness, we aim to ensure accountability, build trust, and acknowledge diverse perspectives.
The Kauffman Foundation operates the following programs: 1 Million Cups, Kauffman FastTrac®, and Real World Learning.
Our funding philosophy is shaped by research, community-informed feedback, and the legacy established by our founder, Ewing Marion Kauffman.
Our grantmaking is aligned to our strategic priorities and focus areas, driving toward our goal of equitable economic mobility for Kansas Citians.
In sponsorships, we support organizations and programs that align with our strategic priorities, which reflect the heart of our mission.
Beginning in 2025, we will offer awards to recognize community champions and bold changemakers having impact in the Kansas City area.
Everything we do is grounded in the generosity and love for Kansas City that Mr. Kauffman infused into the heart of our mission.
Our team is made up of connectors and supporters who believe all people should have the opportunity to thrive.
Ewing Kauffman’s life took him on an unconventional path that allowed him to enrich the lives of others along the way.
We are eager to collaborate with innovative organizations that align with our goal of fostering equitable economic mobility and are committed to offering a clear, consistent grantmaking cycle grounded in humility. Therefore, we are introducing all our grantmaking opportunities for the year and will continue to be transparent about upcoming opportunities.
We believe people, communities, and economies can thrive when pathways to economic prosperity are equitable, accessible, and attainable.
Our funding philosophy is shaped by research, community-informed feedback, and the legacy established by our founder, Ewing Marion Kauffman. Explore our grants >
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Ewing Marion Kauffman was an entrepreneur and humanitarian whose innovative and long-lasting contributions have benefited millions of people in his hometown of Kansas City and beyond.