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Ewing Kauffman was very intentional in using his success to benefit the Kansas City community. For many of us, the most visible sign of his community spirit was his ownership of the Kansas City Royals.

Ewing Kauffman was very intentional in using his success to benefit the Kansas City community. For many of us, the most visible sign of his community spirit was his ownership of the Kansas City Royals.
Ewing Marion Kauffman, wearing thick-rimmed glasses and his classic blue suit, attends a baseball game.
KANSAS CITY

Ewing Kauffman wanted Kansas City to thrive. Here’s how to make it happen for everyone.

Ewing Kauffman believed Kansas City should be a place where every student can access a quality education and apply it toward their own success. Where entrepreneurs can find support, knowledge, opportunity, and funding. Where key city institutions, organizations, and programs are accessible as critical civic investments.


Written by ESTHER GEORGE for the Kansas City Star
Ewing Kauffman wanted Kansas City to thrive. Here’s how to make it happen for everyone.

Kansas City has been good to me, and I want to show I can return the favor.

— Ewing Kauffman
Founder, Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation and First Owner of Kansas City Royals
A young boy in mid-pitch
OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME

Major league citizens

Embedded deep within the heart and history of Kansas City, the MLB Urban Youth Academy is bringing back much more than baseball.


Written & Produced by JULIE SCHEIDEGGER, Multimedia by CHRISTOPHER SMITH, Video by MATTHEW LONG
Major league citizens

Mr. and Mrs. Kauffman
OUR FOUNDER

Opportunity and conviction

Milestones and pivotal moments from Ewing Kauffman’s early steps to extend his outreach in Kansas City and beyond by establishing the Kansas City Royals and creating his philanthropic foundation, to his death and enduring legacy.
Opportunity and conviction

Negro Leagues Baseball (NLB) "Bigger than Baseball"
RACIAL EQUITY

The lessons and legacy of Negro Leagues Baseball resonate beyond the diamond

What do the stories of ballplayers who faced persistent inequalities due to race teach us about leveling the playing field for everyone?


Written by MATTHEW POZEL, Video by MATTHEW LONG
The lessons and legacy of Negro Leagues Baseball resonate beyond the diamond
A profile of Mr. Kauffman wearing thick-rimmed glasses and smoking a pipe.
KANSAS CITY

5 ways Ewing Kauffman changed baseball

We recall Ewing Kauffman’s instinct for innovation that built a model sports franchise, a modern stadium, a championship-caliber team for his hometown and an uncommon legacy for baseball.


Written by MATTHEW POZEL
5 ways Ewing Kauffman changed baseball
The Royals celebrate their first-ever win on April 8, 1969.
Happy Opening Day, KC Royals fans! The team celebrated its first-ever win on April 8, 1969, coming back from a 3-1 deficit in 12 innings!

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