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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. Take Your Child to Work Day at the Kauffman Foundation

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    Countdown: A year of renewed commitment
    Revisit the progress and pace of this momentous year as the Foundation updated strategic priorities, launched a refreshed grantmaking philosophy, and renewed its commitment to Kansas City.
    Written by Julie Scheidegger
    December 13, 2024
  3. Donell Hammond promoted to Chief Information Technology Officer

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    Donell Hammond promoted to Chief Information Technology Officer
    Hammond’s work focuses on the seamless integration of technology to enhance the Foundation’s efforts to increase access and opportunities for communities locally and nationwide.
    December 12, 2024
  4. Joyce Abbott

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    'You are making a difference'
    Joyce Abbott, educator, veteran, and inspiration behind hit TV series, “Abbott Elementary” addresses educators of color in Kansas City.
    Written by Julie Scheidegger
    December 3, 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.