1. Education
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    Education

    Ewing Kauffman believed that youth prepared to succeed in college will go on to lead productive, economically independent lives. In carrying out Mr. Kauffman's legacy, our education work focuses on access to high quality public school options and postsecondary opportunities intended to improve academic and life outcomes for lower income urban students in Kansas City.
  2. Entrepreneurship
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    Entrepreneurship

    Entrepreneurs are critical to the long-term health and prosperity of our economy and society. We work to advance entrepreneurship education and training efforts, to promote entrepreneurship-friendly policies, and to further understand what new firms need to start and grow.
  3. Kansas City
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    Kansas City

    Ewing Kauffman saw Kansas City as a place brimming with possibilities — a place with uncommon potential.

    We honor his legacy by supporting strategic initiatives that contribute to the vibrancy and national relevance of our community.

Recent Activity

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

Innovative Solutions Driven By Community Influence

The Lean Lab’s 2016 Incubator Fellowship welcomes parents, students and teachers to impact education innovation.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

The Gender Gap Remains Large: 3 New Insights from the Annual Survey of Entrepreneurs (ASE)

While the gender gap persists, the average revenue of female-owned firms is on the rise.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

Our Formula for Economically Empowering Women: Research + Solutions = Results

Enabling more women to become entrepreneurs and to open small businesses is one way we can help women succeed economically, helping their families and their communities.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

Chutes and Ladders: the Relationship between Entrepreneurship and Inequality

Inequality has taken prominence as a pressing political issue, both in the United States and around the world. What role does entrepreneurship play in removing barriers to our collective economic security? Where does entrepreneurship break down the forces of inequality, where does it exacerbate them, and how can policy shape it into a more powerful force for economic independence?

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

Making Kansas City Stronger with KSI Alumni

Kauffman Scholars alumni fulfill Mr. K’s dream that investing in KC students would return college graduates who invest in KC.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

How Cities can Become Better Than the Next Silicon Valley

This guest post is the first in a series by Kauffman Foundation grantees and other partners sharing insights on entrepreneurship diversity and inclusion.

SEPTEMBER 06, 2016

Cedar Rapids Talks Diversity and Inclusion in Entrepreneurship at Mayor’s Summit

Two takeaways from the Creative Corridor

SEPTEMBER 01, 2016

Debating Gender

If we accept that entrepreneurs are born, are we accepting the uneven distribution of entrepreneurial activity?

AUGUST 31, 2016

Startup Activity in America -- A Look at Startup Policy and the Kauffman Index

Policy Director Jason Wiens and Kauffman researcher Arnobio Morelix share presentations and findings around the Kauffman Index of Startup Activity and what policymakers can do to affect it

AUGUST 30, 2016

Kauffman Compilation: Research on Gender and Entrepreneurship

This fact sheet lists a range or research, articles and blog posts addressing the gender gap in entrepreneurship.

AUGUST 30, 2016

Five Schools--1,000 More Opportunities for Quality Education in KC

New district leadership and new schools provide exciting opportunities for Kansas City families this school year.

AUGUST 26, 2016

”Normal” Jobs are a Safety Net for Entrepreneurs

The right incentives can go a long way towards successful entrepreneurship. How does a functional, healthy labor market help entrepreneurs?

AUGUST 25, 2016

Startup Activity Gains Momentum in Most States and Metros, According to Latest Kauffman Startup Index

The majority of U.S. states and largest metropolitan areas experienced an increase in new business creation

AUGUST 23, 2016

Coming on Board: Envisioning the Future of Kansas City Public Schools

Hear perspectives from two of the newest Kansas City Public Schools board members as the new school year kicks-off

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