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  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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Wendy Guillies

Guillies’ leadership set a path aimed at generational impact on entrepreneurs, educators, and students.

A branded collage for Quality Enhancement Grants.

Investment in high-quality early education supports lasting benefits for young children.

A screenshot of a Zoom call between Dr. Monique W. Morris and Dr. Lateshia Woodley

A Q&A with Morris and Dr. Lateshia Woodley delves into the issues raised by the documentary and book Pushout: The Criminalization of Black Girls in School.

Out-of-School-Time Collaborative

With schools closed during the pandemic, an alliance of nonprofit leaders showed quiet heroics by taking the risk to set up learning centers without funding in place, or an end in sight.

EMKF

Appointees bring deep financial acumen, community engagement, and a history of working with Mr. Kauffman to the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation.

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