EWING MARION KAUFFMAN FOUNDATION
Annual Giving
$95.0M+5% YoY
Grants
364
Median Grant
$75K
Organizations Funded
424
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Foundation Overview
Mission
The Kauffman Foundation helps unlock opportunity for all so that people can achieve financial stability, upward mobility, and economic prosperity – regardless of race, gender, or geography; Their grantmaking is aligned to strategic priorities and focus areas, driving toward the goal of equitable economic mobility for Kansas Citians; Everything they do is grounded in the generosity and love for Kansas City that Mr. Kauffman infused into the heart of their mission
Focus Areas
Grant Types
Funded Initiatives
Six coalitions awarded Collective Impact funding to close economic mobility gaps; $8.5 million distributed in second round of Capacity Building grants to 37 organizations; 56 organizations awarded Capacity Building grants in first round; Project grants awarded to advance education, workforce, and entrepreneurship initiatives; Kauffman Uncommon Leader Awards recognize leaders making lasting impact
How to Apply
The foundation offers grants through an ongoing cycle with funding amounts, grant terms, and application criteria varying by grant type. Organizations should start by taking an eligibility quiz for each open grant type. The Foundation uses a Letters of Interest (LOI) process. Applications for Project grants from September 15 to November 3, 2025, with optional office hours available. The Foundation offers Capacity Building, Collective Impact, Project, and Research grants
Does Not Fund
The Foundation does not fund lobbying, though they do fund strategic advocacy, education, and other policy engagement activities that do not constitute lobbying. Federal law limits their ability to make grants to non-501(c)(3) organizations and imposes specific requirements when they do so
Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.
Giving History
$95.0M
Grants
364
Median
$75K
States
22
$90.9M
Grants
404
Median
$70K
States
27
$120.8M
Grants
590
Median
$82K
States
35
Grant Size Distribution
$75K
Typical Grant (Median)
$100
Smallest
$5K
25th Pctile
$150K
75th Pctile
$20.5M
Largest
Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $5K and $150K.
Largest Recent Grants
$20.5M
2024
GREAT JOBS KC
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
$9.6M
2024
GREAT JOBS KC
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
$5.0M
2024
SCHOOL SMART KC INC
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
$4.6M
2024
EWING MARION KAUFFMAN SCHOOL INC
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
$3.0M
2024
GREATER KANSAS CITY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
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
Geographic Focus
Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.
Financial Overview
Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets
Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.