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.
Our strategic priorities reflect the heart of our mission: college access and completion, workforce and career development, and entrepreneurship.
Learning through measurement and evaluation helps us better support programs that improve education, boost entrepreneurship, and help Kansas City thrive.
The Kauffman Foundation houses, operates, and funds the following programs: 1 Million Cups, Kauffman FastTrac®, and Real World Learning.
This strategic planning process included input from hundreds of grantees, civic leaders, Kauffman associates and trustees, and other partners in our mission.
We believe all people – regardless of their race, gender, or geography – should have the opportunity to achieve financial stability, upward mobility, and economic prosperity.
It all starts with access to opportunity for people to improve their lives. Our grantmaking, research, programs, and initiatives support the start and growth of new businesses, a more prepared workforce, and stronger communities.
Our campus in Kansas City, Missouri, includes the Foundation offices, Conference Center, Memorial Garden, and Legacy Park.
As associates at the Kauffman Foundation, we work to provide access to opportunities that help people achieve financial stability, upward mobility, and economic prosperity.
— Learning and listening with and from those with whom we work and who are most impacted by our decisions and what we do.— Planning and proceeding with a purposeful and public five-year strategy, intended to inform the best roles the Kauffman Foundation can and should fill as it works with and in communities in Kansas City.— Committing and supporting current and future grants that we see as relevant to the Kauffman Foundation’s future work, and the conclusion of work we have been proud to support even as we move in new directions. Stay connected with us for future updates >
A rigorous, community-informed strategic planning process centers the Foundation’s work on the intent of Mr. Kauffman by refining the priorities that affect equitable economic mobility.