Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation

The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering entrepreneurship, innovation, and education. Founded in 1966, it aims to support entrepreneurs and develop programs that encourage new business creation, which drives economic growth and job development. The foundation also invests in improving education and workforce readiness to help individuals succeed. Its work primarily focuses on spreading knowledge, research, and resources to empower entrepreneurs and communities, mainly in Kansas City and across the United States, to build thriving, sustainable economies.