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Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation
The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation was established in the mid-1960s by the late entrepreneur and philanthropist Ewing Marion Kauffman.
The vision of the foundation is to foster a society of economically independent indviduals who are engaged citizens, contributing to the improvement of their communities. They carry out their vision through the four programmatic areas: Entrepreneurship, Advancing Innovation, Education, and Research and Policy.
They focus their grant making and operation on two areas, advancing entrepreneurship and improving the education of children and youth.
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www.kauffman.org
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Twitter - @kauffmanfdn
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YouTube - www.youtube.com/kauffmanfoundation
Blog - www.growthology.org/
Blog - www.entrepreneurship.org/en/blogs/e360-Blog.aspx
The vision of the foundation is to foster a society of economically independent indviduals who are engaged citizens, contributing to the improvement of their communities. They carry out their vision through the four programmatic areas: Entrepreneurship, Advancing Innovation, Education, and Research and Policy.
They focus their grant making and operation on two areas, advancing entrepreneurship and improving the education of children and youth.
Web Address
www.kauffman.org
Social Media Links
Twitter - @kauffmanfdn
Linked In - www.linkedin.com/groups/Kauffman-Foundation-103355?mostPopular=&gid=103355
Google Plus - www.plus.google.com/u/0/114413260241007459834/posts
YouTube - www.youtube.com/kauffmanfoundation
Blog - www.growthology.org/
Blog - www.entrepreneurship.org/en/blogs/e360-Blog.aspx
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Recent News from Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation
LEANLAB boosting its K12 Fellowship with $2M in new Chan Zuckerberg, Gates Foundation grants
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation
Buoyed by a fresh $2 million in high-profile grants, LEANLAB Education is resuming its innovation research program for schools — this year,...more
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation
Buoyed by a fresh $2 million in high-profile grants, LEANLAB Education is resuming its innovation research program for schools — this year,...more
100 requests in two hours: $100K resiliency fund closes applications for minority biz relief grants
Foundation: Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation
Overwhelming response to a new resiliency grant fund for minority-owned businesses hit by COVID-19 exposes a humbling reality, said Sarah...more
Foundation: Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation
Overwhelming response to a new resiliency grant fund for minority-owned businesses hit by COVID-19 exposes a humbling reality, said Sarah...more
UMKC Innovation Center launches grant program for minority businesses
Foundation: Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation
Now with financial backing from the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, UMKC ... The $100,000 fund will provide grants to at least 20...more
Foundation: Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation
Now with financial backing from the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, UMKC ... The $100,000 fund will provide grants to at least 20...more
3 Foundation Leaders On How Philanthropy Can Support Inclusive Small Business Recovery
Foundation: Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, Johnson Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation
Some leading philanthropic foundations are already heeding the call. For example, recognizing the urgency of the COVID-19 moment, the...more
Foundation: Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, Johnson Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation
Some leading philanthropic foundations are already heeding the call. For example, recognizing the urgency of the COVID-19 moment, the...more
Rise Up, Get Started winners: Building a second chance as job market sputters
Foundation: Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, Shumaker Family Foundation
The Rise Up, Get Started Entrepreneurship Competition — an initiative of the social enterprise Determination Incorporated, led by Smith —...more
Foundation: Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, Shumaker Family Foundation
The Rise Up, Get Started Entrepreneurship Competition — an initiative of the social enterprise Determination Incorporated, led by Smith —...more
Most Successful Black Entrepreneurs in 2020
Foundation: Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation
The journey of Black business ownership in 2020 is a mixture of prosperity and acceptance of lingering societal roadblocks to progress. Those...more
Foundation: Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation
The journey of Black business ownership in 2020 is a mixture of prosperity and acceptance of lingering societal roadblocks to progress. Those...more
Phil Hanson: In uncertain times, a path for workers
Foundation: Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, Truman Heartland Community Foundation
Please know that Truman Heartland Community Foundation is here to help. ... Jackson County during COVID-19 and fast-tracking our 2020 competitive grants cycle to offer flexibility and funding to...more
Foundation: Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, Truman Heartland Community Foundation
Please know that Truman Heartland Community Foundation is here to help. ... Jackson County during COVID-19 and fast-tracking our 2020 competitive grants cycle to offer flexibility and funding to...more
Local groups create relief fund for COVID-19 aid in Kansas City
Foundation: Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, Greater Kansas City Community Foundation, Hall Family Foundation
The Greater Kansas City Community Foundation is housing the Kansas City Regional COVID-19 Response and Recovery Fund, which will...more
Foundation: Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, Greater Kansas City Community Foundation, Hall Family Foundation
The Greater Kansas City Community Foundation is housing the Kansas City Regional COVID-19 Response and Recovery Fund, which will...more
Greater Kansas City Regional (Regional) FIRST Robotics Competition At Lee's Summit North High ...
Foundation: Alliant Energy Foundation, Community Foundation of Greater Muscatine, Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, Boeing Company
3284, Camdenton LASER, Camdenton R-III Afterschool Services / Electrovert / Boeing / Nihon Superior / Gerbes/Kroger / Community Foundation...more
Foundation: Alliant Energy Foundation, Community Foundation of Greater Muscatine, Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, Boeing Company
3284, Camdenton LASER, Camdenton R-III Afterschool Services / Electrovert / Boeing / Nihon Superior / Gerbes/Kroger / Community Foundation...more
People in the News (12/22/2019): Appointments, Promotions, Obituaries
Foundation: Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, Gulf Coast Community Foundation, Manatee Community Foundation, Kellogg Foundation
Philanthropy-related articles and features culled from print and electronic media outlets nationwide. ... Subjects: nonprofits; philanthropy /...more
Foundation: Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, Gulf Coast Community Foundation, Manatee Community Foundation, Kellogg Foundation
Philanthropy-related articles and features culled from print and electronic media outlets nationwide. ... Subjects: nonprofits; philanthropy /...more
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