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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
Kauffman Foundation Accepting Proposals for 2014-2015 Entrepreneurship Dissertation ...
Foundation: Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation
The Kauffman Foundation will award up to 15 Dissertation Fellowship grants of $15,000 each to Ph.D., D.B.A. or other doctoral students for the support...more
Foundation: Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation
The Kauffman Foundation will award up to 15 Dissertation Fellowship grants of $15,000 each to Ph.D., D.B.A. or other doctoral students for the support...more
ULI will honor Tom McDonnell, four local development projects
Foundation: Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, Greater Kansas City Community Foundation
He has worked with many nonprofits, including the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation, the Civic Council of Greater Kansas City, the Greater...more
Foundation: Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, Greater Kansas City Community Foundation
He has worked with many nonprofits, including the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation, the Civic Council of Greater Kansas City, the Greater...more
The Halls and Hallmark guide Kansas City philanthropy
Foundation: Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, Greater Kansas City Community Foundation, Hall Family Foundation, Hallmark Corporate Foundation
But the Hall largesse dates to the founder, who engaged in philanthropy ... will say there are other major players in the Kansas City philanthropic space, but the...more
Foundation: Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, Greater Kansas City Community Foundation, Hall Family Foundation, Hallmark Corporate Foundation
But the Hall largesse dates to the founder, who engaged in philanthropy ... will say there are other major players in the Kansas City philanthropic space, but the...more
William Jewell gets $500K to seed entrepreneur program
Foundation: Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation
The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation is ensuring that students at William Jewell College get a healthy dose of entrepreneurial education. The Ewing Kauffman Foundation awarded a $500,0000 grant to...more
Foundation: Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation
The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation is ensuring that students at William Jewell College get a healthy dose of entrepreneurial education. The Ewing Kauffman Foundation awarded a $500,0000 grant to...more
Kauffman Foundation Names New CEO - The Giveaway - The ...
Foundation: Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, Greater Kansas City Community Foundation
The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation has selected a longtime board member, Tom McDonnell, to serve as its new chief executive, the grant maker said today. Mr. McDonnell is a business leader who is...more
Foundation: Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, Greater Kansas City Community Foundation
The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation has selected a longtime board member, Tom McDonnell, to serve as its new chief executive, the grant maker said today. Mr. McDonnell is a business leader who is...more
Microsoft Turns Philanthropic Eye to Youth “Opportunity Gap”
Foundation: Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, GlobalGiving, International Youth Foundation
William Schambra of the Hudson Institute thinks that much of large-scale philanthropy has gotten above itself and poses a threat to community well-being. He calls for a more respectful approach that...more
Foundation: Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, GlobalGiving, International Youth Foundation
William Schambra of the Hudson Institute thinks that much of large-scale philanthropy has gotten above itself and poses a threat to community well-being. He calls for a more respectful approach that...more
New appointment to Kauffman Foundation board
Foundation: Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, Greater Kansas City Community Foundation
Her current and past nonprofit board experience includes the Heartland Chapter of the National Association of Corporate Directors, the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation, KU Medical Center...more
Foundation: Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, Greater Kansas City Community Foundation
Her current and past nonprofit board experience includes the Heartland Chapter of the National Association of Corporate Directors, the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation, KU Medical Center...more
Kauffman Foundation Announces Grant for Utility Technology Challenge
Foundation: Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation
KANSAS CITY, MO, Jan 12, 2012 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation today announced a grant to support the Utility Technology Challenge, the national competition matching...more
Foundation: Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation
KANSAS CITY, MO, Jan 12, 2012 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation today announced a grant to support the Utility Technology Challenge, the national competition matching...more
Kauffman Foundation to Accept Nominations for Junior Faculty Fellowship Grants
Foundation: Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation
The Kauffman Foundation will award up to seven Junior Faculty Fellowship grants to junior faculty members in the United States whose research has the potential to make significant contributions to...more
Foundation: Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation
The Kauffman Foundation will award up to seven Junior Faculty Fellowship grants to junior faculty members in the United States whose research has the potential to make significant contributions to...more
Who's who behind the scenes
Foundation: Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, Greater Kansas City Community Foundation
•Jan Kreamer is a Kauffman Center board member and former board president and CEO of the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation. •Louis Smith, a member of the Kauffman Center board, is the...more
Foundation: Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, Greater Kansas City Community Foundation
•Jan Kreamer is a Kauffman Center board member and former board president and CEO of the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation. •Louis Smith, a member of the Kauffman Center board, is the...more
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