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  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.
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- Strategic Priorities
  Our strategic priorities reflect the heart of our mission: college access and completion, workforce and career development, and entrepreneurship.
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- Research, Learning, & Evaluation
  Through transparency, rigor, inclusivity, and responsiveness, we aim to ensure accountability, build trust, and acknowledge diverse perspectives.
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- Operating Programs
  The Kauffman Foundation operates the following programs: 1 Million Cups, Kauffman FastTrac®, and Real World Learning.
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- Funding overview
  Our funding philosophy is shaped by research, community-informed feedback, and the legacy established by our founder, Ewing Marion Kauffman.
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  - Grantmaking
    Our grantmaking is aligned to our strategic priorities and focus areas, driving toward our goal of equitable economic mobility for Kansas Citians.
  - Sponsorships
    In sponsorships, we support organizations and programs that align with our strategic priorities, which reflect the heart of our mission.
  - Awards
    The Kauffman Uncommon Leader Awards recognize leaders who are making a lasting impact within their nonprofit organizations and the communities they serve.
- About Us
  Everything we do is grounded in the generosity and love for Kansas City that Mr. Kauffman infused into the heart of our mission.
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- Our People
  Our team is made up of connectors and supporters who believe all people should have the opportunity to thrive.
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- Our Founder
  Ewing Kauffman’s life took him on an unconventional path that allowed him to enrich the lives of others along the way.
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Currents

Nominate an executive leader for the inaugural Kauffman Uncommon Leader Visionary Award

Kansas City-based Youth Volunteer Corps will introduce its service-learning model to military-connected youth at U.S. Navy installations worldwide

Gloria Jackson-Leathers to retire this summer after nearly 28 years at the Kauffman Foundation

Strategic Priorities

Research, Learning, & Evaluation

Operating Programs

Funding overview

Opportunities

Grantmaking

Sponsorships

Awards

About Us

Our People

Our Founder

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