Home The Visionary Award The Kauffman Uncommon Leader Visionary Award is designed to honor an executive leader from a 501(c)(3) public charity in the Kansas City region who is building an inspiring and impactful legacy within their community. Learn more We work closely with community to change systems and support people on the path to equitable economic prosperity Grants, Sponsorships, and Awards Our funding philosophy is shaped by research, community-informed feedback, and the legacy established by our founder, Ewing Marion Kauffman. Our funding philosophy Research, Learning, and Evaluation We endeavor to inform and deeply engage with community, measure the effectiveness of funded initiatives, and support learning to better serve Kansas City and beyond. Learn more about RLE Operating Programs Our operating programs connect communities with the tools, resources, and support to achieve economic prosperity across our strategic priorities. Our operating programs Everything we do is grounded in the generosity and love for Kansas City that Mr. Kauffman infused into the heart of our mission Our founder Ewing Marion Kauffman was an entrepreneur and humanitarian whose innovation and long-lasting contributions have benefited millions of people in his hometown of Kansas City and beyond. Mr. Kauffman’s legacy