Kansas City More on Kansas City All Stories (144) Reports (12) Resources (2) 154 results found Stories Dr. Rachel Melson named Kauffman Uncommon Leader Impact awardee December 11, 2025 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. Stories Meet the latest cohort of Capacity Building grantees November 20, 2025 The final round of Capacity Building grants for 2025 supplies support for organizations’ internal effectiveness and long-term stability. Stories Five finalists named for the Uncommon Leader Impact Award November 12, 2025 The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation has announced five finalists for the Uncommon Leader Impact Award, celebrating individuals who demonstrate bold, creative, and inclusive leadership across the Kansas City region. Selected from a distinguished group of twelve semifinalists, these leaders embody the spirit of Ewing Kauffman’s uncommon leadership through their innovation, courage, and impact in their communities. Each of […] 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. Previous 1 2 3 4 … 31 Next
Stories Dr. Rachel Melson named Kauffman Uncommon Leader Impact awardee December 11, 2025 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.
Stories Meet the latest cohort of Capacity Building grantees November 20, 2025 The final round of Capacity Building grants for 2025 supplies support for organizations’ internal effectiveness and long-term stability.
Stories Five finalists named for the Uncommon Leader Impact Award November 12, 2025 The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation has announced five finalists for the Uncommon Leader Impact Award, celebrating individuals who demonstrate bold, creative, and inclusive leadership across the Kansas City region. Selected from a distinguished group of twelve semifinalists, these leaders embody the spirit of Ewing Kauffman’s uncommon leadership through their innovation, courage, and impact in their communities. Each of […]
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.