Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation
Accepts applications
Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation is a private foundation in Kansas City, Missouri. In tax year 2024 it gave $95.0 million in 364 grants; the typical grant was $75,000 and the largest $20.5 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$95.0 million
- Number of grants364
- Typical grant$75,000
- Largest grant$20.5 million
- Assets$3.0 billion
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2024 was up from $91.2 million the year before.
36% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $91.2 million | 404 | $3.0 billion |
| 2024 | $95.0 million | 364 | $3.0 billion |
How to apply
| Contact | Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation 4801 Rockhill Road, Kansas City, MO 64110 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (816) 932-1000 |
| What to submit | Submit requests through the foundation's grant application and information portal at: https://kauffman.fluxx.io |
| Deadlines | Since aug 2024, proposals require deadlines, consistent info, and defined funding limits. |
| 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. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 22 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 239 | $78.9 million |
| Kansas | 55 | $6.1 million |
| District of Columbia | 18 | $3.3 million |
| Illinois | 5 | $1.2 million |
| Virginia | 1 | $1.2 million |
| California | 9 | $1.1 million |
| New York | 7 | $548,961 |
| Nebraska | 3 | $297,500 |
| Colorado | 2 | $295,000 |
| Arkansas | 2 | $277,200 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Great Jobs KC | 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 | $20.5 million |
| Great Jobs KC | 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 | $9.6 million |
| School Smart KC Inc | 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 | $5.0 million |
| Ewing Marion Kauffman School Inc | 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 | $4.6 million |
| Greater Kansas City Community Foundation | 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 | $3.0 million |
| Greater Kansas City Community Foundation | Support for kauffman foundation match of associate and trustee contributions. 202403-14908 | $3.0 million |
| Ewing Marion Kauffman School Inc | 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 | $2.9 million |
| Real World Initiatives | 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 | $2.8 million |
| The Curators of the University of Missouri | Support for new and existing entrepreneurship education and resources at the university of missouri-kansas city. 202204-12330 | $2.6 million |
| National League of Cities Institute | Support for the city innovation ecosystems project to implement up to 150 entrepreneurial supportive programs, policies, and practices over two years. 202105-10530 | $2.1 million |
| Real World Initiatives | 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 | $2.0 million |
| Global Entrepreneurship Network Inc | 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 | $1.2 million |
| National Opinion Research Center | 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 | $1.1 million |
| Kansas Center for Entrepreneurship Inc | Support for organizational infrastructure investment and implementation of redi policy increasing access to capital and entrepreneurial education for communities in the heartland. 202110-11527 | $1.0 million |
| Holy Rosary Credit Union | Support for expanding the ability to deploy loans fund for economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs in low to moderate income areas. 202203-12127 | $1.0 million |
| Biostl | 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 | $1.0 million |
| Pipeline Inc | Support for organizational infrastructure and expanding pipeline's pathfinder entrepreneur development program. 202208-12940 | $1.0 million |
| Cooperating School Districts of Greater Kansas City Foundation Inc | 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 | $700,125 |
| The Metropolitan Community College Foundation | Support for 2024 general operating expenses. 202405-15160 | $375,000 |
| The Curators of the University of Missouri | Support for three years of operating funds for kcur further supporting organizational health and participation in the kansas city media collaborative. 202204-12182 | $350,000 |
| The Curators of the University of Missouri | Support for 2024 general operating expenses for kc STEM alliance. 202403-14815 | $300,000 |
| United Way of Greater Kansas City Inc | Support for catalyst fund general operations. 202407-15349 | $300,000 |
| National Public Radio Inc | Support for general operations and to continue the midwest newsroom, as well as its ongoing reporting. 202204-12181 | $300,000 |
| Public Television 19 Inc | Support for three years of operating funds for kc pbs further supporting organizational health and participation in the kansas city media collaborative. 202204-12212 | $300,000 |
| Real World Initiatives | To support prox ongoing operations. 202407-15290 | $250,036 |
| The Curators of the University of Missouri | Support for three years of operating funds to missouri business alert further supporting organizational health and participation in the kansas city media collaborative. 202204-12259 | $250,000 |
| Forward Cities Inc | Support for 2024 general operating expenses. 202410-17074 | $250,000 |
| Kansas City Startup Foundation | Support for three years of operating funds to startland news further supporting organizational health and participation in the kansas city media collaborative. 202204-12332 | $250,000 |
| Kansas City Local Organizing Committee | Support for the 2024 u.s. Conference of mayors hosted in kansas city. 202310-14457 | $250,000 |
| Accelerator for America | Support for 2024 general operating expenses. 202402-14731 | $250,000 |
| Cambiar Education | Support to bridge the gap between education and the demands of the modern workforce through the build out of an ai pitch feedback tool. This tool will minimize staff time and increase responsiveness to support entrepreneurial learning. 202409-16049 | $250,000 |
| Altcap | Support to build capacity for improvement of the current loan platform's effectiveness and data collection in serving low-income entrepreneurs and small businesses. This will increase internal capacity to connect with small businesses and reduce potential bias for entrepreneurial priority. 202409-16226 | $250,000 |
| Mid-Coast Radio Project Inc | Support to build capacity for training, recruitment, and retention processes and procedures for entrepreneurship. 202410-16510 | $250,000 |
| Greater KC Linc Inc | Support to build capacity for staffing, communication, and marketing related to workforce and career development. 202409-16150 | $250,000 |
| Teach for America Inc | Support for program enhancement and staffing related to workforce and career development. 202410-16642 | $250,000 |
| Kansas City Public Library | Support to build capacity for strategic planning related to workforce development. 202410-16593 | $250,000 |
| Support Kansas City Inc | Support to build capacity for leadership development, deib training, and operational and technical effectiveness to better serve nonprofits. 202410-16581 | $250,000 |
| KC Can Compost | Support to build capacity for staffing and operating systems related to workforce and career development. 202410-16655 | $250,000 |
| Community Assistance Council | Support to build capacity for workforce operating systems and staffing related to workforce and career development. 202410-16678 | $250,000 |
| Gem Theater Cultural and Performing Arts Center Inc | Support to build workforce and career development capacity for information technology, program enhancement, and operational systems related to workforce and career development. 202409-16052 | $250,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kristin Bechard
- Mary Susan Chambers
- Matt Condon
- Karen Daniel
- Esther George
- Deangela Burns Wallace
- Carlos Rangel
- Anita Newton
- Earl Martin Phalen
- Miriam Rivera
- Paul Schofer
- John E Tyler III
- Carmen Tapio
- Maurice Watson
Questions people ask
Does Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Since aug 2024, proposals require deadlines, consistent info, and defined funding limits..
How much does Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation give?
$95.0 million in tax year 2024, across 364 grants, with a typical grant of $75,000.
Who runs Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Kristin Bechard (Treasurer), Mary Susan Chambers (Trustee), Matt Condon (Trustee) and Karen Daniel (Trustee) among 14 officers and trustees.
What does Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development, education and science and research.