Ewing Marion Kauffman was an entrepreneur and humanitarian whose innovative and long-lasting contributions have benefited millions of people in his hometown of Kansas City and beyond. Learn More

The Kauffman Foundation provides access to opportunities that help people achieve financial stability, upward mobility, and economic prosperity – regardless of race, gender, or geography.

Ewing Marion Kauffman was an entrepreneur and humanitarian, whose innovative and long-lasting contributions have benefited millions of people in his hometown of Kansas City and beyond. Ewing Kauffman’s most enduring legacy to his community and the world is the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation.

The Kauffman Indicators of Entrepreneurship offers in-depth measures, reports, and accompanying interactive data visualizations that present entrepreneurial trends in the United States. There are two series to date: Early-Stage Entrepreneurship and New Employer Business.

Dec 13, 2024 · By 2035, with the Kauffman Foundation’s support, greater Kansas City will become a national model for equitable economic mobility, dismantling systemic barriers and setting generations of historically under-resourced communities on the path to prosperity.

Jan 30, 2025 · Systemic change happens when communities come together to drive transformation through collaboration. Recognizing this, the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation has awarded Collective Impact planning funding to six local coalitions working to close economic mobility gaps in the Kansas City region.

The Kauffman Foundation’s 2035 vision is focused on closing economic mobility gaps in the Kansas City region. We recognize that organizations outside of the Kansas City region, including statewide or national organizations, can accelerate our …

The Kauffman Foundation's strategic priorities – college access and completion, workforce and career development, and entrepreneurship – reflect the heart of our mission, uplifting access to opportunities that help people achieve financial stability, upward mobility, and economic prosperity, regardless of race, gender, or geography.

Oct 21, 2024 · The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation is excited to announce the appointments of Dr. Joshua Akers, director, research; Dr. Suzanne Stluka, director, evaluation; Andrea Ellis, director, strategic initiatives; Katy Hamilton, senior director, workforce and career development; and Richard Kim, senior director, entrepreneurship, to the Foundation’s ...

Apr 4, 2025 · Kauffman’s Currents features stories and insights that underscore the essential role of education and entrepreneurship in empowering all people to shape their futures, create vibrant communities, and grow an inclusive economy.