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The Kauffman Foundation works in Kansas City and the surrounding states of Missouri and Kansas, championing organizations and communities that test innovative solutions and seek to change conditions.

  1. With open doors, the Kauffman Foundation rolls out the blue carpet

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    With open doors, the Kauffman Foundation rolls out the blue carpet
    Dr. DeAngela Burns-Wallace welcomes guests into the Foundation for a night of connection and engagement for collective impact to last far beyond the evening.
    Written by Julie Scheidegger
    October 6, 2023
  2. Mayors convene in Kansas City to collaborate on issues impacting American cities

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    Mayors convene in Kansas City to collaborate on issues impacting American cities
    Written by Julie Scheidegger
    June 25, 2024
  3. Kauffman Foundation names executive director for 1 Million Cups and Kauffman FastTrac®

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    Kauffman Foundation names executive director for 1 Million Cups and Kauffman FastTrac®
    Olatunji Ajani named executive director for 1 Million Cups and Kauffman FastTrac®.
    June 17, 2024
  4. Heart celebrates women business owners

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    Heart celebrates women business owners
    The Foundation sponsors six hearts from the Parade of Hearts and hosts one that speaks to the heart of our mission – and the heart of our economy.
    Written by Julie Scheidegger
    April 18, 2024
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Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Momentum and Maturity
Report

The Important Role of Entrepreneur Development Organizations and Their Activities Entrepreneurial ecosystems are becoming recognized as a way to stimulate economic growth, innovation, and social change. Their implementation is gaining momentum across the United States and other parts of the world as their benefits are recognized. Nations, cities, regions, universities, and others are collaborating to […]

Missouri Charter Schools and Teacher Pension Plans: How Well Do Existing Pension Plans Serve Charter and Urban Teachers?
Report

Note: An erratum to this report was published August 27, 2014. The initial report was inaccurate in stating that there is not reciprocity between the Missouri Public School Retirement System (PSRS) and the Kansas City Public School Retirement System (KC).The correction also examines rigidities in the transfer agreement that cause educators to face significant pension […]

Delivering on the Promise: How Missouri Can Grow Excellent, Accountable Public Charter Schools
Report

The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools (NAPCS), with the support of the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, released a report, “Delivering on the Promise: How Missouri Can Grow Excellent, Accountable Public Charter Schools,” which issues recommendations to improve practices to close the state’s lowest-performing public charter schools.