Kauffman Foundation

The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, established in the mid-1960s by entrepreneur and philanthropist Ewing Marion Kauffman, is a prominent philanthropic organization based in Kansas City, Missouri, with assets of around $2 billion. The foundation's mission is to cultivate a society of economically independent individuals who actively engage in improving their communities. To achieve this vision, the Kauffman Foundation concentrates its efforts on two primary areas: education and entrepreneurship. These focus areas reflect Kauffman's belief in the interconnectedness of education and entrepreneurial spirit as essential components for fostering individual and community development.

DeAngela Burns-Wallace

President and CEO

Victor W. Hwang

Vice President of Entrepreneurship

Past deals in Charity

Kids Win Missouri

Grant in 2024
Kids Win Missouri is dedicated to improving the well-being of Missouri children.

Community Assistance Council

Grant in 2024
Community Assistance Council mission is to provide food and hygiene items for low-income individuals and families.

Village Initiative

Grant in 2023
The objective of Village Initiative is to help returning citizens and their families rebuild their lives as they attempt to reintegrate into society and become productive citizens.

Lead to Read KC

Grant in 2023
Lead to Read KC is a Kansas City charity dedicated to improving the literacy platform and mobilizing community volunteers to support the social, emotional, and reading skills that are essential for student success.

Family Resource Center of Cass County

Grant in 2023
The Family Resource Centres of Missouri is a public charity that has been designated by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Their objective is to give solutions to the needs of working/disabled individuals, families, and elderly citizens who are experiencing problems as a result of poverty, low income, homelessness, and food insecurity.

Serve the World Charities

Grant in 2023
Serve the World Charities mission is to equip, educate, and inspire people, organizations, and companies.

Altruism Media

Grant in 2023
Altruism Media is a huge heart for service.

Propeller

Grant in 2016
Propeller is a nonprofit organization based in New Orleans, dedicated to fostering social innovation and addressing pressing community challenges. Established in 2009, it operates a Social Venture Accelerator, a 10-month fellowship program designed to connect entrepreneurs with essential resources for accelerating their impact. Through this initiative, Propeller has supported the development of various early-stage ventures, including community farms, food hubs, wetlands kayaking tours, and maternal health collectives. The organization focuses on addressing social and environmental disparities, investing in businesses that operate within the food, water, health, and education sectors, ultimately driving social, environmental, and economic change in the region.

Wishbone.org

Grant in 2012
Wishbone.org is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting at-risk high school students by providing access to enriching after-school and summer programs. The organization focuses on empowering low-income students to pursue their passions through a unified platform that connects educational institutions, summer programs, and donors. By facilitating online donations, Wishbone funds program experiences that enable students to engage in transformative opportunities, ultimately aiming to keep them in school and promote their personal and academic growth.
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