Kauffman Foundation

The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation is dedicated to fostering racial equity, diversity, and inclusion (REDI) to ensure that all individuals, regardless of race, gender, or geography, can pursue financial stability and economic prosperity. Located in Kansas City, Missouri, the Foundation operates a range of impactful programs that include 1 Million Cups, Kauffman FastTrac®, and Real World Learning, all designed to promote entrepreneurship and workforce development.

Through its strategic priorities, the Foundation emphasizes college access, career development, and supporting startups to create vibrant communities. By engaging with various stakeholders, including grantees and civic leaders, the Kauffman Foundation continuously evolves its strategies to enhance support for education and entrepreneurship. The organization actively measures and evaluates its efforts to ensure its initiatives lead to meaningful change. With a commitment to improving lives through access to opportunity, the Kauffman Foundation stands at the forefront of creating a more inclusive economy.