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 Heart on Kauffman Foundation campus invites the Kansas City community to come together in common unity Parade of Hearts sculpture "CommUnity Through CommonUnity" finds permanent residency at the Foundation. Written by Julie Scheidegger May 19, 2026 stories Q&A with Maria Meyers: Innovator who built KC's resource-connected entrepreneurial ecosystem 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. Written by Julie Scheidegger May 19, 2026 stories Nominate an executive leader for the inaugural Kauffman Uncommon Leader Visionary Award The award honors those who have brought their vision to life by creating lasting, measurable change. Written by Julie Scheidegger April 29, 2026 More on Kansas City All Stories (144) Reports (12) Resources (2) 154 results found Stories Kansas City-based Youth Volunteer Corps will introduce its service-learning model to military-connected youth at U.S. Navy installations worldwide April 15, 2026 Capacity Building grantee expanded its learning model and enhanced evaluation enabling them to scale impact with organizations like Navy Child and Youth Programs. Stories Gloria Jackson-Leathers to retire this summer after nearly 28 years at the Kauffman Foundation April 15, 2026 Well-known as a community ambassador with a stellar legacy of leadership and relationship building, Gloria Jackson-Leathers, senior advisor to the president, community engagement, will retire this summer after nearly 28 years at the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. Throughout her career, Jackson-Leathers engaged and supported countless community members both locally and nationally. Her work with organization […] Stories Hometown heart: Explore the Kansas City region through Parade of Hearts April 7, 2026 The installation of 150 unique heart sculptures brings the perennial free public art celebration back to Kansas City. Stories Foundation welcomes two directors to new positions March 26, 2026 Hires bring depth and expertise to IT operations strategy. Stories Esther George to conclude Board service after nine years; Susan Chambers to serve as next Chair March 6, 2026 After nine years of distinguished service, including three consecutive three-year terms and more than three years as Chair, Esther George concluded her tenure on the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Board of Trustees on March 5, 2026. The Board has named Susan Chambers as its next Chair, marking a new chapter in the Foundation’s governance. 1 2 3 … 31 Next
Stories Kansas City-based Youth Volunteer Corps will introduce its service-learning model to military-connected youth at U.S. Navy installations worldwide April 15, 2026 Capacity Building grantee expanded its learning model and enhanced evaluation enabling them to scale impact with organizations like Navy Child and Youth Programs.
Stories Gloria Jackson-Leathers to retire this summer after nearly 28 years at the Kauffman Foundation April 15, 2026 Well-known as a community ambassador with a stellar legacy of leadership and relationship building, Gloria Jackson-Leathers, senior advisor to the president, community engagement, will retire this summer after nearly 28 years at the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. Throughout her career, Jackson-Leathers engaged and supported countless community members both locally and nationally. Her work with organization […]
Stories Hometown heart: Explore the Kansas City region through Parade of Hearts April 7, 2026 The installation of 150 unique heart sculptures brings the perennial free public art celebration back to Kansas City.
Stories Foundation welcomes two directors to new positions March 26, 2026 Hires bring depth and expertise to IT operations strategy.
Stories Esther George to conclude Board service after nine years; Susan Chambers to serve as next Chair March 6, 2026 After nine years of distinguished service, including three consecutive three-year terms and more than three years as Chair, Esther George concluded her tenure on the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Board of Trustees on March 5, 2026. The Board has named Susan Chambers as its next Chair, marking a new chapter in the Foundation’s governance.