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.