Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation
Official website of the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation (kauffman.org), a Kansas City, MO-based philanthropic organization focused on entrepreneurship, education, and workforce development. The site publishes research, news, and detailed information about its grantmaking, awards, and programs.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Organizations working on entrepreneurship, education, workforce development or regional economic mobility—especially those with programs in the Kansas City/Heartland region that can demonstrate alignment with the foundation's strategic priorities.
Good Fit
- • Programs focused on entrepreneurship education, workforce or college access
- • Projects centered in Kansas City / Missouri or serving the Heartland region
- • Capacity-building requests tied to measurable outcomes
- • Willingness to apply through the foundation's grants portal and follow stated deadlines
Geography
Grants appear in many states (22 in the latest year), but giving is heavily concentrated in Missouri where 83% of 2024 dollars were awarded, indicating a strong regional focus rather than uniformly national distribution.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows a large and diverse recipient set (296 distinct organizations and 364 grants), with many small and mid-sized awards alongside larger strategic grants, so the observed portfolio funds a broad set of independent entities.
New Applicants
There is an explicit public application route (website + Fluxx portal) and the latest year included 114 new recipients, suggesting unfamiliar organizations can and do enter the portfolio, though larger awards appear concentrated and likely require clear strategic fit.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
