Kansas City The Kauffman Foundation works in Kansas City and the surrounding states of Missouri and Kansas, championing organizations and communities that test innovative solutions and seek to change conditions. stories With open doors, the Kauffman Foundation rolls out the blue carpet Dr. DeAngela Burns-Wallace welcomes guests into the Foundation for a night of connection and engagement for collective impact to last far beyond the evening. Written by Julie Scheidegger October 6, 2023 stories Dr. Rachel Melson named Kauffman Uncommon Leader Impact awardee The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation announced that Dr. Rachel Melson, Outreach Clinic Director, Swope Health Services, has been named the inaugural Kauffman Uncommon Leader Impact awardee during a celebration event Dec. 11. Melson receives $50,000 individually and $100,000 for Swope Health Services. Written by Julie Scheidegger December 11, 2025 stories Meet the latest cohort of Capacity Building grantees The final round of Capacity Building grants for 2025 supplies support for organizations’ internal effectiveness and long-term stability. November 20, 2025 stories Five finalists named for the Uncommon Leader Impact Award November 12, 2025 More on Kansas City All Stories (136) Reports (12) Resources (2) 146 results found Stories New role for Foundation leader Dr. Susan Klusmeier September 18, 2025 Dr. Klusmeier will serve the Kauffman Foundation as strategic partner and operational leader. Stories Six coalitions awarded Collective Impact funding January 30, 2025 Funding supports organizations with systems-change strategy to close economic mobility gaps in the Kansas City region. Stories Countdown: A year of renewed commitment December 13, 2024 Revisit the progress and pace of this momentous year as the Foundation updated strategic priorities, launched a refreshed grantmaking philosophy, and renewed its commitment to Kansas City. Stories Donell Hammond promoted to Chief Information Technology Officer December 12, 2024 Hammond’s work focuses on the seamless integration of technology to enhance the Foundation’s efforts to increase access and opportunities for communities locally and nationwide. Stories ‘You are making a difference’ December 3, 2024 Joyce Abbott, educator, veteran, and inspiration behind hit TV series, “Abbott Elementary” addresses educators of color in Kansas City. 1 2 3 … 30 Next
Stories New role for Foundation leader Dr. Susan Klusmeier September 18, 2025 Dr. Klusmeier will serve the Kauffman Foundation as strategic partner and operational leader.
Stories Six coalitions awarded Collective Impact funding January 30, 2025 Funding supports organizations with systems-change strategy to close economic mobility gaps in the Kansas City region.
Stories Countdown: A year of renewed commitment December 13, 2024 Revisit the progress and pace of this momentous year as the Foundation updated strategic priorities, launched a refreshed grantmaking philosophy, and renewed its commitment to Kansas City.
Stories Donell Hammond promoted to Chief Information Technology Officer December 12, 2024 Hammond’s work focuses on the seamless integration of technology to enhance the Foundation’s efforts to increase access and opportunities for communities locally and nationwide.
Stories ‘You are making a difference’ December 3, 2024 Joyce Abbott, educator, veteran, and inspiration behind hit TV series, “Abbott Elementary” addresses educators of color in Kansas City.