Private foundation · Kansas City, MO

Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation

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Typical grant size
$12K – $50K – $112K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
887
Repeat grantees
617
funded 2+ years

Application procedures · from 2024 990-PF

DeadlinesSINCE AUG 2024, PROPOSALS REQUIRE DEADLINES, CONSISTENT INFO, AND DEFINED FUNDING LIMITS.
ContactEWING MARION KAUFFMAN FOUNDATION · 8169321000
MaterialsSUBMIT REQUESTS THROUGH THE FOUNDATION'S GRANT APPLICATION AND INFORMATION PORTAL AT: HTTPS://KAUFFMAN.FLUXX.IO
RestrictionsGRANT 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.

Leadership · from 2024 990-PF

Deangela Burns Wallace
PRESIDENT & CEO
$729K
John E Tyler III
GENERAL COUNSEL & SECRETARY
$534K
Kristin Bechard
TREASURER
$413K
Esther George
TRUSTEE, CHAIR
$100K
Earl Martin Phalen
TRUSTEE
$60K
Karen Daniel
TRUSTEE
$60K
Matt Condon
TRUSTEE
$60K
Paul Schofer
TRUSTEE
$60K
Carmen Tapio
TRUSTEE
$60K
Maurice Watson
TRUSTEE
$60K
Mary Susan Chambers
TRUSTEE
$60K
Anita Newton
TRUSTEE
$60K
Miriam Rivera
TRUSTEE
$15K
Carlos Rangel
TRUSTEE
Wendy Guillies
FORMER PRESIDENT & FORMER CEO
$670K
John Sherman
TRUSTEE, CHAIR
$100K

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.

Payout rate · TY 2024
0.0%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
'17
'18
'19
'20
'21
'22
'23
'24
4,884
Total grants awarded
$879.3M
Total amount
$180K
Average grant
$20.9M
Largest grant

Giving by year

2023
$90.9M
404 grants
2022
$120.8M
590 grants
2021
$124.1M
593 grants
2020
$79.0M
540 grants
2019
$74.8M
457 grants
2018
$79.3M
474 grants
2017
$74.5M
424 grants
2016
$65.7M
437 grants
2015
$73.2M
416 grants
2014
$72.1M
326 grants
2013
$24.9M
223 grants

Top recipients

60 grants · MO · ✓ Exact match
$115.5M
Kansas City Scholars Inc
10 grants · MO
$94.5M
21 grants · MO · ✓ Exact match
$91.0M
29 grants · MO · ✓ Exact match
$48.7M
6 grants · MO · ✓ Exact match
$36.1M
132 grants · MO · ≈ likely match
$27.2M
Greater Kansas City Community Foundation &
26 grants · MO
$21.0M
Real Estate Charitable Foundation
1 grant · MA
$10.1M
7 grants · MO · ✓ Exact match
$7.8M
8 grants · MO · ✓ Exact match
$6.5M

Recipient names are as reported on the 990-PF. ✓ Exact match = EIN matched to IRS records by exact name + state; ≈ likely match = EIN inferred from a closely similar name. The recipient EIN is never stated on the form — it is DoubleNine’s match.

Recent grants · most recent filings first

Kansas City Scholars Inc
SUPPORT THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE KANSAS CITY TALENT NETWORK TO PROVIDE MORE OPPORTUNITIES FOR ADULTS IN THE KANSAS CITY …
MO · TY 2023
$16.6M
Kansas City Scholars Inc
SUPPORT FOR SCHOLARSHIPS, FINANCIAL INCENTIVES AND SERVICES TO PROMOTE COLLEGE SAVINGS FOR LOW- AND MODEST-INCOME STUDEN…
MO · TY 2023
$10.2M
Dreamspring
SUPPORT FOR THE CAPITALIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF A FUND THAT INCREASES ACCESS TO CAPITAL FOR ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTA…
NM · TY 2023
$4.3M
Global Entrepreneurship Network Inc
SUPPORT FOR LEARNING AND DISSEMINATION OF BEST PRACTICES, PROGRAMS, EMERGING TRENDS, AND MEASURES FROM ENTREPRENEURIAL E…
VA · TY 2023
$3.0M
School Smart Kc Inc
PROVIDE SUPPORT TO CLOSE THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE GAP BETWEEN STUDENTS ATTENDING DISTRICT AND CHARTER SCHOOLS WITHIN THE…
MO · TY 2023
$3.0M
The Curators of the University of Missouri
SUPPORT FOR NEW AND EXISTING ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION AND RESOURCES AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI-KANSAS CITY. 202204-…
MO · TY 2023
$2.6M
Greater Kansas City Community Foundation
SUPPORT FOR KAUFFMAN FOUNDATION MATCH OF ASSOCIATE AND TRUSTEE CONTRIBUTIONS. 202210-13331
MO · TY 2023
$2.4M
Ewing Marion Kauffman School Inc
SUPPORT FOR THE KAUFFMAN SCHOOL'S CONTINUED OPERATIONS IN FY2023 TO MANAGE AND OPERATE A CHARTER SCHOOL. 202204-12307
MO · TY 2023
$2.4M
School Smart Kc Inc
SUPPORT TALENT DEVELOPMENT AND SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT INITIATIVES ACROSS THE KANSAS CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS SYSTEM. 202104-10290
MO · TY 2023
$2.3M
United Way of Greater Kansas City Inc
SUPPORT TO CREATE A NONPROFIT CAPACITY BUILDING FUND TO INCREASE THE EFFECTIVENESS, GROWTH, AND SUSTAINABILITY OF AT LEA…
MO · TY 2023
$1.8M
Altcap
SUPPORT TO CAPITALIZE A $5 MILLION LOAN FUND TO SERVE ENTREPRENEURS IN LOW TO MODERATE INCOME AREAS WHO HAVE BEEN DENIED…
MO · TY 2023
$1.6M
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 SC…
MO · TY 2023
$1.4M
Holy Rosary Credit Union
SUPPORT FOR EXPANDING THE ABILITY TO DEPLOY LOANS FUND FOR ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED ENTREPRENEURS IN LOW TO MODERATE I…
MO · TY 2023
$1.1M
National League of Cities Institute
SUPPORT FOR THE CITY INNOVATION ECOSYSTEMS PROJECT TO IMPLEMENT UP TO 150 ENTREPRENEURIAL SUPPORTIVE PROGRAMS, POLICIES,…
DC · TY 2023
$1.1M
Kansas Center for Entrepreneurship Inc
SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF REDI POLICY INCREASING ACCESS TO CAPITAL AND …
KS · TY 2023
$1.0M
Biostl
SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF REDI POLICY INCREASE ACCESS TO CAPITAL AND EN…
MO · TY 2023
$1.0M
Pipeline Inc
SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE AND EXPANDING PIPELINE'S PATHFINDER ENTREPRENEUR DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM. 202208-1…
KS · TY 2023
$1.0M
National Main Street Center Inc
SUPPORT FOR A PILOT TRAINING PROGRAM OF AN ADAPTIVE LEADERSHIP TO ASSIST LEADERS FROM FOUR HEARTLAND COMMUNITIES IN TRAN…
DC · TY 2023
$750K
Black Innovation Alliance
TO SUPPORT A GROWING NATIONAL MEMBERSHIP NETWORK OF PEER SUPPORT AND ECOSYSTEM BUILDING AND POLICY TRAINING FOR BLACK-LE…
GA · TY 2023
$750K
Kauffman Scholars Inc
SUPPORT TO INCREASE COLLEGE ACCESS AND GRADUATION RATES FOR STUDENTS FACING BARRIERS RELATED TO RACE, INCOME, AND GEOGRA…
MO · TY 2023
$600K
City of Kansas City Missouri
SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE MARTIN LUTHER KING JR., SQUARE PARK PROJECT, A CULTURAL DESTINATION NAMED IN HONOR OF DR.…
MO · TY 2023
$500K
Urban Manufacturing Alliance
SUPPORT FOR THE EQUITABLE MANUFACTURING CITY ACCELERATOR & COMMUNITIES OF PRACTICE PROJECT TO IMPLEMENT ENTREPRENEUR-FOC…
NY · TY 2023
$475K
Community Initiatives
SUPPORT TO LAUNCH AN ENTITY TO LEAD AND ADVANCE THE ENTREPRENEURIAL ECOSYSTEM BUILDING FIELD OF PRACTICE IN THE UNITED S…
CA · TY 2023
$450K
Greater Kansas City Community Foundation
SUPPORT TO PUBLIC CHARITIES WITHIN THE YEAR AS APPRECIATION OF A TRUSTEE'S SERVICE TO THE FOUNDATION. 202209-13178
MO · TY 2023
$432K
Urban Libraries Council
SUPPORT FOR THE FINAL PHASE OF THIS PROJECT TO SCALE THE PROGRAM TO 80 LIBRARIES NATIONALLY AND CONTINUE TECHNICAL ASSIS…
DC · TY 2023
$400K
Community Builders of Kansas City
SUPPORT FOR GENERAL OPERATIONS OF COMMUNITY BUILDERS OF KANSAS CITY AS THEY EXPAND COMMUNITY AND ENTREPRENEURIAL SUPPORT…
MO · TY 2023
$400K
Kansas City Public Library
SUPPORT FOR PUBLIC PROGRAMS AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT CONTRIBUTING TO INCLUSIVE PROSPERITY THROUGH EDUCATION, WORKFORCE D…
MO · TY 2023
$390K
The Curators of the University of Missouri
SUPPORT FOR THREE YEARS OF OPERATING FUNDS FOR KCUR FURTHER SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONAL HEALTH AND PARTICIPATION IN THE KA…
MO · TY 2023
$350K
International Business Innovation Association Inc
TO SUPPORT NEW EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS TO EQUIP ENTREPRENEUR SUPPORT LEADERS IN KANSAS CITY AND NATIONWIDE TO ADOPT NEW APP…
FL · TY 2023
$350K
Civic Council of Greater Kansas City
PROVIDE FUNDING THAT WILL ENABLE THE CIVIC COUNCIL TO PROVIDE ADMINISTRATIVE AND PROGRAM SUPPORT TO THE CIVIC COUNCIL FO…
MO · TY 2023
$350K
The Curators of the University of Missouri
SUPPORT FOR THE PROGRAMMING AND CAPACITY OF THE KC STEM ALLIANCE, TO SERVE AS THE PRIMARY REGIONAL BACKBONE ORGANIZATION…
MO · TY 2023
$350K
The Family Conservancy
SUPPORT THE FAMILY CONSERVANCY IN ADMINISTERING PROJECTS AND THE ECE HUB, WHICH PROMOTES EQUITABLE ACCESS TO HIGH-QUALIT…
KS · TY 2023
$325K
Kauffman Scholars Inc
IN-KIND GRANT SUPPORT FOR RENT, MASTER SERVICE AGREEMENT INCLUDING ADMINISTRATION OF SCHOLARSHIPS, AND OTHER EXPENSES IN…
MO · TY 2023
$318K
The Pennsylvania State University
SUPPORT TO INCREASE EVIDENCE-INFORMED PUBLIC POLICY THAT SUPPORTS BIPOC ENTREPRENEURS IN FEDERAL AND KEY STATE GOVERNMEN…
PA · TY 2023
$301K
Accelerator for America
CONTINUE TO SUPPORT KC METRO ECONOMIC AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS BY SUPPORTING PROPOSALS FOR FEDERAL AND STATE-LE…
CA · TY 2023
$300K
National Public Radio Inc
SUPPORT FOR GENERAL OPERATIONS AND TO CONTINUE THE MIDWEST NEWSROOM, AS WELL AS ITS ONGOING REPORTING. 202204-12181
DC · TY 2023
$300K
Public Television 19 Inc
SUPPORT FOR THREE YEARS OF OPERATING FUNDS FOR KC PBS FURTHER SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONAL HEALTH AND PARTICIPATION IN THE …
MO · TY 2023
$300K
The Milken Institute
SUPPORT FOR LAUNCH OF HBCU FELLOWS PROGRAM TO PROVIDE MENTORSHIP, TRAINING, AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES T…
CA · TY 2023
$250K
The Curators of the University of Missouri
SUPPORT FOR THREE YEARS OF OPERATING FUNDS TO MISSOURI BUSINESS ALERT FURTHER SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONAL HEALTH AND PARTI…
MO · TY 2023
$250K
Kansas City Startup Foundation
SUPPORT FOR THREE YEARS OF OPERATING FUNDS TO STARTLAND NEWS FURTHER SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONAL HEALTH AND PARTICIPATION …
MO · TY 2023
$250K
The Milken Institute
SUPPORT TO EXPAND FOR THE 2023-24 MILKEN INSTITUTE MIDWEST HBCU FELLOWS PROGRAM TO PROVIDE MENTORSHIP, TRAINING, AND PRO…
CA · TY 2023
$250K
Urban Institute
SUPPORT FOR RESEARCH AND ACTIVITIES OF THE URBAN INSTITUTE'S WORKRISE PLATFORM. 202105-10605
DC · TY 2023
$250K
Union Station Kansas City Inc
SUPPORT FOR UNION STATION TO BUILD FUNDRAISING AND TECHNOLOGY CAPACITY IN ORDER TO INCREASE LONG-TERM FINANCIAL SUSTAINA…
MO · TY 2023
$241K
Urban Institute
SUPPORT TO BUILD KNOWLEDGE PRODUCTS, PROGRAMMING, AND CONVENINGS FOR URBAN INSTITUTE'S COMMUNITY ENGAGED METHODS RESOURC…
DC · TY 2023
$240K
Hatch
SUPPORT TO ESTABLISH A FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM TO PROVIDE CUSTOMIZED EDUCATION AND GLOBAL NETWORK ACCESS TO ENTREPRENEURS WOR…
MT · TY 2023
$225K
American Economic Liberties Project
SUPPORT FOR BUILDING AWARENESS OF THE ROLE OF FAIR AND COMPETITIVE MARKETS IN ENTREPRENEUR-LED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. 202…
DC · TY 2023
$225K
Civic Council of Greater Kansas City Foundation
SUPPORT FOR STAKEHOLDERS FROM KANSAS CITY TO PARTICIPATE IN MIT'S REGIONAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP ACCELERATION PROGRAM AS REPR…
MO · TY 2023
$213K
Civic Council of Greater Kansas City Foundation
SUPPORT FOR STAKEHOLDERS FROM OMAHA TO PARTICIPATE IN MIT'S REGIONAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP ACCELERATION PROGRAM AS REPRESENTA…
MO · TY 2023
$213K
Civic Council of Greater Kansas City Foundation
SUPPORT FOR STAKEHOLDERS FROM DES MOINES TO PARTICIPATE IN MIT'S REGIONAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP ACCELERATION PROGRAM AS REPRE…
MO · TY 2023
$213K
Civic Council of Greater Kansas City Foundation
SUPPORT FOR STAKEHOLDERS FROM ST. LOUIS TO PARTICIPATE IN MIT'S REGIONAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP ACCELERATION PROGRAM AS REPRES…
MO · TY 2023
$213K

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.