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Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Grants
Private foundation · EIN 43-6064859 · IRS 990-PF filings through tax year 2024
- Total grants paid
- $95M
- Grants reported
- 364
- Median grant
- $75K
- Future commitments
- $112.9M
Giving by tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 364 | $95M |
Where Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation gives
States of grant recipients reported on the foundation's 990-PF filings, by dollars received.
Largest reported grants
The biggest individual grants on file, as reported by the foundation to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Tax year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT JOBS KC | KANSAS CITY, MO | SUPPORT THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE KANSAS CITY TALENT NETWORK TO PROVIDE MORE OPPORTUNITIES FOR ADULTS IN THE KANSAS CITY METRO TO OBTAIN CREDENTIALS AND SECURE RELATED EMPLOYMENT IN HIGH-DEMAND INDUSTRIES. 202207-12771 | 2024 | $20.5M |
| GREAT JOBS KC | KANSAS CITY, MO | SUPPORT FOR SCHOLARSHIPS, FINANCIAL INCENTIVES AND SERVICES TO PROMOTE COLLEGE SAVINGS FOR LOW- AND MODEST-INCOME STUDENTS AND ADULTS NEEDING SUPPORT TO PURSUE AND COMPLETE A POSTSECONDARY CREDENTIAL OR DEGREE. 201607-0836 | 2024 | $9.6M |
| SCHOOL SMART KC INC | KANSAS CITY, MO | PROVIDE SUPPORT TO CLOSE THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE GAP BETWEEN STUDENTS ATTENDING DISTRICT AND CHARTER SCHOOLS WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF KANSAS CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND THE PERFORMANCE OF ALL DISTRICTS IN MISSOURI. 202206-12579 | 2024 | $5M |
| EWING MARION KAUFFMAN SCHOOL INC | KANSAS CITY, MO | SUPPORT FOR THE KAUFFMAN SCHOOL'S CONTINUED OPERATIONS AND LEASE DURING THE 2024-25 SCHOOL YEAR TO MANAGE AND OPERATE A CHARTER SCHOOL THAT PREPARES STUDENTS FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS LEADING TO POSTSECONDARY PATHWAYS AND GOOD JOBS. 202405-15041 | 2024 | $4.6M |
| GREATER KANSAS CITY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | KANSAS CITY, MO | SUPPORT FOR KAUFFMAN FOUNDATION MATCH OF ASSOCIATE AND TRUSTEE CONTRIBUTIONS. 202403-14908 | 2024 | $3M |
| GREATER KANSAS CITY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | KANSAS CITY, MO | SUPPORT FOR MATCHING FUNDS FOR 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS, UNIVERSITIES, AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES APPLYING FOR FEDERAL GRANTS TO IMPROVE ECONOMIC MOBILITY IN OUR REGION. 202402-14781 | 2024 | $3M |
| EWING MARION KAUFFMAN SCHOOL INC | KANSAS CITY, MO | SUPPORT FOR THE KAUFFMAN SCHOOL'S CONTINUED OPERATIONS DURING THE 2023-24 SCHOOL YEAR TO MANAGE AND OPERATE A CHARTER SCHOOL THAT PREPARES STUDENTS FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS LEADING TO POSTSECONDARY PATHWAYS AND GOOD JOBS. 202305-13839 | 2024 | $2.9M |
| REAL WORLD INITIATIVES | KANSAS CITY, MO | SUPPORT TO INCREASE REAL-WORLD EXPERIENCES FOR STUDENTS FACING BARRIERS RELATED TO INCOME, AND GEOGRAPHY, AND TO INCREASE ACCESS TO THE 2024 PROX SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. 202311-14534 | 2024 | $2.8M |
| THE CURATORS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI | COLUMBIA, MO | SUPPORT FOR NEW AND EXISTING ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION AND RESOURCES AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI-KANSAS CITY. 202204-12330 | 2024 | $2.6M |
| NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES INSTITUTE | WASHINGTON, DC | SUPPORT FOR THE CITY INNOVATION ECOSYSTEMS PROJECT TO IMPLEMENT UP TO 150 ENTREPRENEURIAL SUPPORTIVE PROGRAMS, POLICIES, AND PRACTICES OVER TWO YEARS. 202105-10530 | 2024 | $2.1M |
| REAL WORLD INITIATIVES | KANSAS CITY, MO | SUPPORT TO INCREASE REAL-WORLD EXPERIENCES FOR STUDENTS FACING BARRIERS RELATED TO INCOME, AND GEOGRAPHY, AND TO INCREASE ACCESS TO THE 2025 PROX SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. 202410-17317 | 2024 | $2M |
| GLOBAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP NETWORK INC | ARLINGTON, VA | SUPPORT FOR LEARNING AND DISSEMINATION OF BEST PRACTICES, PROGRAMS, EMERGING TRENDS, AND MEASURES FROM ENTREPRENEURIAL ECOSYSTEMS AROUND THE WORLD THAT CAN BE USED TO BETTER SUPPORT ENTREPRENEURS IN KC, THE HEARTLAND, AND THE USA. 202210-13299 | 2024 | $1.2M |
| NATIONAL OPINION RESEARCH CENTER | CHICAGO, IL | SUPPORT FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH VALIDATING, COLLECTING, ANALYZING, AND DISSEMINATING A POPULATION BASED SURVEY OF ENTREPRENEURS AT NORC AT THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO. 202102-10003 | 2024 | $1.1M |
| KANSAS CENTER FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP INC | ANDOVER, KS | SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF REDI POLICY INCREASING ACCESS TO CAPITAL AND ENTREPRENEURIAL EDUCATION FOR COMMUNITIES IN THE HEARTLAND. 202110-11527 | 2024 | $1M |
| BIOSTL | ST LOUIS, MO | SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF REDI POLICY INCREASE ACCESS TO CAPITAL AND ENTREPRENEURIAL EDUCATION THAT TARGETS BIPOC AND WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS IN ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI. 202202-11875 | 2024 | $1M |
| HOLY ROSARY CREDIT UNION | KANSAS CITY, MO | SUPPORT FOR EXPANDING THE ABILITY TO DEPLOY LOANS FUND FOR ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED ENTREPRENEURS IN LOW TO MODERATE INCOME AREAS. 202203-12127 | 2024 | $1M |
| PIPELINE INC | KANSAS CITY, KS | SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE AND EXPANDING PIPELINE'S PATHFINDER ENTREPRENEUR DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM. 202208-12940 | 2024 | $1M |
| COOPERATING SCHOOL DISTRICTS OF GREATER KANSAS CITY FOUNDATION INC | KANSAS CITY, MO | SUPPORT FOR THE DESIGN, IMPLEMENTATION, AND EXECUTION OF STRATEGIES TO CONTINUE GROWING REGIONAL PUBLIC EDUCATION STAKEHOLDERS' USE OF PERSONALIZED, COMPETENCY-BASED CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION. 202401-14668 | 2024 | $700.1K |
| THE METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION | KANSAS CITY, MO | SUPPORT FOR 2024 GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES. 202405-15160 | 2024 | $375K |
| THE CURATORS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI | COLUMBIA, MO | SUPPORT FOR THREE YEARS OF OPERATING FUNDS FOR KCUR FURTHER SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONAL HEALTH AND PARTICIPATION IN THE KANSAS CITY MEDIA COLLABORATIVE. 202204-12182 | 2024 | $350K |
| PUBLIC TELEVISION 19 INC | KANSAS CITY, MO | SUPPORT FOR THREE YEARS OF OPERATING FUNDS FOR KC PBS FURTHER SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONAL HEALTH AND PARTICIPATION IN THE KANSAS CITY MEDIA COLLABORATIVE. 202204-12212 | 2024 | $300K |
| THE CURATORS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI | COLUMBIA, MO | SUPPORT FOR 2024 GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES FOR KC STEM ALLIANCE. 202403-14815 | 2024 | $300K |
| UNITED WAY OF GREATER KANSAS CITY INC | KANSAS CITY, MO | SUPPORT FOR CATALYST FUND GENERAL OPERATIONS. 202407-15349 | 2024 | $300K |
| NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO INC | WASHINGTON, DC | SUPPORT FOR GENERAL OPERATIONS AND TO CONTINUE THE MIDWEST NEWSROOM, AS WELL AS ITS ONGOING REPORTING. 202204-12181 | 2024 | $300K |
| REAL WORLD INITIATIVES | KANSAS CITY, MO | TO SUPPORT PROX ONGOING OPERATIONS. 202407-15290 | 2024 | $250K |
How to apply
This foundation publishes application instructions on its latest 990-PF and does not report restricting giving to preselected organizations. See more foundations that accept applications.
- Contact
- EWING MARION KAUFFMAN FOUNDATION
- Address
- 4801 ROCKHILL ROAD KANSAS CITY, MO, 64110
- Phone
- 8169321000
- Deadlines
- SINCE AUG 2024, PROPOSALS REQUIRE DEADLINES, CONSISTENT INFO, AND DEFINED FUNDING LIMITS.
- Application materials
- SUBMIT REQUESTS THROUGH THE FOUNDATION'S GRANT APPLICATION AND INFORMATION PORTAL AT: HTTPS://KAUFFMAN.FLUXX.IO
- Restrictions
- GRANT AMOUNTS VARY DEPENDING ON THE SCOPE OF THE SPECIFIC PROJECT AND THE SIZE OF THE ORGANIZATION. GRANT APPLICANTS ARE ASKED TO REVIEW OUR STRATEGIC DIRECTION AND FUNDING GUIDELINES. IF THERE IS A STRONG MATCH, WE REQUEST APPLICANTS TO PROCEED TO OUR GRANTS MANAGEMENT PORTAL TO BEGIN THE GRANT APPLICATION PROCESS.
Application information: https://kauffman.fluxx.io/
About this data
Figures are aggregated from Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF electronic filings (1 filing on file, most recent tax year 2024). Totals reflect grants the foundation reported as paid, and can lag the current year because foundations file annually and often on extension. Source: IRS 990-PF e-file archive.