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) 12 results found Report Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Momentum and Maturity September 1, 2017 The Important Role of Entrepreneur Development Organizations and Their Activities Entrepreneurial ecosystems are becoming recognized as a way to stimulate economic growth, innovation, and social change. Their implementation is gaining momentum across the United States and other parts of the world as their benefits are recognized. Nations, cities, regions, universities, and others are collaborating to […] Report Missouri Charter Schools and Teacher Pension Plans: How Well Do Existing Pension Plans Serve Charter and Urban Teachers February 24, 2014 Note: An erratum to this report was published August 27, 2014. The initial report was inaccurate in stating that there is not reciprocity between the Missouri Public School Retirement System (PSRS) and the Kansas City Public School Retirement System (KC).The correction also examines rigidities in the transfer agreement that cause educators to face significant pension […] Report 2013 NCTQ Teacher Prep Review: A Review of U.S. Teacher Preparation Programs July 18, 2013 With support from the Kauffman Foundation and 64 other foundation funders across the nation, the National Council on Teacher Quality undertook an exhaustive and unprecedented examination of the colleges and universities producing America’s traditionally prepared teachers. Report Ready, Willing, and Able? Kansas City Parents Talk About How to Improve Schools and What They Can Do to Help April 18, 2013 Schools seeking to boost parental involvement will need to tailor their approaches to match parents’ differing views and concerns, according to a new report funded by the Kauffman Foundation. Report Delivering on the Promise: How Missouri Can Grow Excellent, Accountable Public Charter Schools February 1, 2011 The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools (NAPCS), with the support of the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, released a report, “Delivering on the Promise: How Missouri Can Grow Excellent, Accountable Public Charter Schools,” which issues recommendations to improve practices to close the state’s lowest-performing public charter schools. 1 2 3 Next
Report Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Momentum and Maturity September 1, 2017 The Important Role of Entrepreneur Development Organizations and Their Activities Entrepreneurial ecosystems are becoming recognized as a way to stimulate economic growth, innovation, and social change. Their implementation is gaining momentum across the United States and other parts of the world as their benefits are recognized. Nations, cities, regions, universities, and others are collaborating to […]
Report Missouri Charter Schools and Teacher Pension Plans: How Well Do Existing Pension Plans Serve Charter and Urban Teachers February 24, 2014 Note: An erratum to this report was published August 27, 2014. The initial report was inaccurate in stating that there is not reciprocity between the Missouri Public School Retirement System (PSRS) and the Kansas City Public School Retirement System (KC).The correction also examines rigidities in the transfer agreement that cause educators to face significant pension […]
Report 2013 NCTQ Teacher Prep Review: A Review of U.S. Teacher Preparation Programs July 18, 2013 With support from the Kauffman Foundation and 64 other foundation funders across the nation, the National Council on Teacher Quality undertook an exhaustive and unprecedented examination of the colleges and universities producing America’s traditionally prepared teachers.
Report Ready, Willing, and Able? Kansas City Parents Talk About How to Improve Schools and What They Can Do to Help April 18, 2013 Schools seeking to boost parental involvement will need to tailor their approaches to match parents’ differing views and concerns, according to a new report funded by the Kauffman Foundation.
Report Delivering on the Promise: How Missouri Can Grow Excellent, Accountable Public Charter Schools February 1, 2011 The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools (NAPCS), with the support of the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, released a report, “Delivering on the Promise: How Missouri Can Grow Excellent, Accountable Public Charter Schools,” which issues recommendations to improve practices to close the state’s lowest-performing public charter schools.