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 A lasting legacy: 'Mr. K saw opportunities where others saw obstacles' Lou Smith, former president of the Foundation, shares his remembrances of Mr. K's visionary leadership and its lasting impact. Written by Julie Scheidegger October 8, 2026 stories Tysie McDowell named inaugural Kauffman Uncommon Leader Visionary Award recipient Crossroads Charter Schools founding superintendent recognized for leadership creating lasting educational opportunity across Kansas City. September 24, 2026 stories Two grants aim to create stronger pathways to economic mobility Finding a path to a good job can depend on more than having the right skills. September 9, 2026 More on Kansas City All 159 results found Stories KC Can Compost works to be a model for workforce and environmental sustainability September 9, 2026 Capacity Building grant funding supports KC Can Compost to strengthen internal operations and workforce development programs for green industry jobs. Stories Cross-program collaboration leverages networks, resources, and expertise that exists within Kauffman FastTrac and 1 Million Cups August 26, 2026 The annual Kauffman FastTrac and 1 Million Cups Summit brought the leaders, educators, and volunteers who support the Foundation’s national programs together as one network for greater impact. Stories Heart on Kauffman Foundation campus invites the Kansas City community to come together in common unity May 19, 2026 Parade of Hearts sculpture “CommUnity Through CommonUnity” finds permanent residency at the Foundation. Stories Q&A with Maria Meyers: Innovator who built KC’s resource-connected entrepreneurial ecosystem May 19, 2026 Meyers will retire summer 2026, leaving a strong legacy as a visionary, and Kansas City as SourceLink’s flagship city and a model for entrepreneurship support. Stories Nominate an executive leader for the inaugural Kauffman Uncommon Leader Visionary Award April 29, 2026 The award honors those who have brought their vision to life by creating lasting, measurable change. 1 2 3 … 32 Next
Stories KC Can Compost works to be a model for workforce and environmental sustainability September 9, 2026 Capacity Building grant funding supports KC Can Compost to strengthen internal operations and workforce development programs for green industry jobs.
Stories Cross-program collaboration leverages networks, resources, and expertise that exists within Kauffman FastTrac and 1 Million Cups August 26, 2026 The annual Kauffman FastTrac and 1 Million Cups Summit brought the leaders, educators, and volunteers who support the Foundation’s national programs together as one network for greater impact.
Stories Heart on Kauffman Foundation campus invites the Kansas City community to come together in common unity May 19, 2026 Parade of Hearts sculpture “CommUnity Through CommonUnity” finds permanent residency at the Foundation.
Stories Q&A with Maria Meyers: Innovator who built KC’s resource-connected entrepreneurial ecosystem May 19, 2026 Meyers will retire summer 2026, leaving a strong legacy as a visionary, and Kansas City as SourceLink’s flagship city and a model for entrepreneurship support.
Stories Nominate an executive leader for the inaugural Kauffman Uncommon Leader Visionary Award April 29, 2026 The award honors those who have brought their vision to life by creating lasting, measurable change.