The Kauffman Foundation operates 1 Million Cups, Kauffman FastTrac®, and Real World Learning, which drive impact for our strategic priorities: college access and completion, workforce and career development, and entrepreneurship.

Our 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.

Over 200+ educators of color attended this year’s Amplify conference on Friday, November 8 and Saturday, November 9, 2024, at the Kauffman Foundation Conference Center. Trip to Brown v. Board Museum Seventy years ago, the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Brown v. Board of Education changed the trajectory of public education and sparked the end of segregated schools. […]

The RFP opens July 10, 2024, and closes at noon, CDT, August 7, 2024.

Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas hosted the 92nd annual United States Conference of Mayors from June 20-23 in Kansas City, Missouri. In partnership with Mayor Lucas, the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation sponsored the kick-off party for the conference. The event, held at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, provided the opportunity for Mayor Lucas […]

Chloe West is an administrative assistant for the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation and supports the Real World Learning team. Prior to joining the Foundation, West was a program coordinator with Wexford Place by Senior Star, where she scheduled and implemented 200 monthly programs for more than 80 memory care and assisted living residents. Earlier, she […]

Olatunji Ajani named executive director for 1 Million Cups and Kauffman FastTrac®.

Jeremy Hawkins is a service desk analyst in Technology for the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, where he provides technical assistance and support for the computer systems, equipment, hardware, and software used by associates. Previously, Hawkins was an onsite contractor with Technology Group Solutions and Umbrella Managed Services, providing help desk support for a wide range […]

Nicole Kowalewski is a grants analyst in Finance & Grants Administration for the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. Previously, Kowalewski was an executive administrative assistant in Talent & Culture. Previously, Kowalewski served as the team leader for student services for the College of Law in Sydney, Australia. Kowalewski has also worked as a customer service representative […]

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.