KANSAS CITY, MO
Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation
Quick Facts
- EIN
- 436064859
- Location
- KANSAS CITY, MO
- Category
- Education
- Total Assets
- $2.5B
- Annual Income
- $599.1M
- IRS Ruling Year
- 1966
- Organization Type
- Corporation
- Principal Officer
- % Kristin Bechard
- Tax Deductibility
- Contributions are deductible
About This Foundation
Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation is a private corporation based in KANSAS CITY, MO. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1966. The principal officer is % Kristin Bechard. It holds total assets of $2.5B. Annual income is reported at $599.1M. The foundation operates in the area of education. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
View 990 FilingsFinancial Overview
Total Giving
$146M
2023-24%
Total Assets
$2.4B
2023+1%
Fair Market Value
$3B
2023
Net Worth
$2.4B
2023
Grants Paid
$91.2M
2023
Contributions
$0
2023
Net Investment Income
$143.7M
2023
Distribution Amount
$139.9M
2023
Total Giving by Year
$118.5M
11$91.2M
12$146.6M
13$119.2M
14$117.5M
15$140.7M
19$143M
20$198.1M
21$192.8M
22$146M
23Asset Growth
$1.7B
11$1.8B
12$1.9B
13$1.9B
14$1.9B
15$2.1B
19$2.2B
20$2.5B
21$2.4B
22$2.4B
23Investment Portfolio (2023)
Total: $1B
Corporate Stock: $1B
Other Investments: $1.3B
Corporate Stock (45%)
Other Investments (55%)
Expense Breakdown (2023)
Grants Paid$91.2M
Pension & Benefits$4.2M
Occupancy$2.6M
Officer Compensation$2.5M
Travel & Conferences$2.3M
Legal Fees$223K
Accounting Fees$215K
Printing & Publications$11K
Revenue Sources (2023)
- Capital Gains (Net)
- $150.7M
- Dividends
- $22.2M
- Other Income
- $852K
Financial Details (2023)
- Total Revenue
- $173.8M
- Total Expenses
- $146M
- Exempt Purpose Expenses
- $129.2M
- Required Distribution
- $139.9M
- Undistributed Income
- $0
- Grants Approved (Future)
- $152.6M
- Total Liabilities
- $26K
- Excise Tax
- $2M
Foundation Classification (2023)
Operating FoundationGrants to IndividualsNon-Charity GrantsLobbying ActivityExcess Business Holdings
Grantmaking Insights
Total Grants
50
Total Giving
$68.2M
Average Grant
$1.4M
Median Grant
$400K
Grant Range
Min$213K
Max$16.6M
Median: $400K
Smallest grantLargest grant
Geographic Distribution of Grants
AK
ME
VT
NH
WA
ID
MT
MT: $225K (1)
ND
MN
WI
MI
NY
NY: $475K (1)
MA
CT
RI
OR
NV
WY
SD
IA
IL
IN
OH
PA
PA: $301K (1)
NJ
CA
CA: $1.3M (4)
UT
CO
NE
MO
MO: $52M (29)
KY
WV
VA
VA: $3M (1)
MD
DE
DC
DC: $3.2M (7)
AZ
NM
NM: $4.3M (1)
KS
KS: $2.3M (3)
AR
TN
NC
SC
OK
LA
MS
AL
GA
GA: $750K (1)
FL
FL: $350K (1)
HI
TX
MO$52M (29)
NM$4.3M (1)
DC$3.2M (7)
VA$3M (1)
KS$2.3M (3)
CA$1.3M (4)
Past Grantees
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City Scholars IncSUPPORT 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 | Kansas City, MO | $16.6M | 2023 |
| Kansas City Scholars IncSUPPORT 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 | Kansas City, MO | $10.2M | 2023 |
| DreamspringSUPPORT FOR THE CAPITALIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF A FUND THAT INCREASES ACCESS TO CAPITAL FOR ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED ENTREPRENEURS IN DISTRESSED AREAS OF THE KANSAS CITY METRO. 202209-13068 | Albuquerque, NM | $4.3M | 2023 |
| Global Entrepreneurship Network IncSUPPORT 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 | Arlington, VA | $3M | 2023 |
| School Smart Kc IncPROVIDE 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 | Kansas City, MO | $3M | 2023 |
| The Curators Of The University Of MissouriSUPPORT FOR NEW AND EXISTING ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION AND RESOURCES AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI-KANSAS CITY. 202204-12330 | Columbia, MO | $2.6M | 2023 |
| Greater Kansas City Community FoundationSUPPORT FOR KAUFFMAN FOUNDATION MATCH OF ASSOCIATE AND TRUSTEE CONTRIBUTIONS. 202210-13331 | Kansas City, MO | $2.4M | 2023 |
| Ewing Marion Kauffman School IncSUPPORT FOR THE KAUFFMAN SCHOOL'S CONTINUED OPERATIONS IN FY2023 TO MANAGE AND OPERATE A CHARTER SCHOOL. 202204-12307 | Kansas City, MO | $2.4M | 2023 |
| School Smart Kc IncSUPPORT TALENT DEVELOPMENT AND SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT INITIATIVES ACROSS THE KANSAS CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS SYSTEM. 202104-10290 | Kansas City, MO | $2.3M | 2023 |
| United Way Of Greater Kansas City IncSUPPORT TO CREATE A NONPROFIT CAPACITY BUILDING FUND TO INCREASE THE EFFECTIVENESS, GROWTH, AND SUSTAINABILITY OF AT LEAST 50 SMALL 501C3 PUBLIC CHARITIES IN THE KC METROPOLITAN AREA ANNUALLY. 202204-12314 | Kansas City, MO | $1.8M | 2023 |
| AltcapSUPPORT TO CAPITALIZE A $5 MILLION LOAN FUND TO SERVE ENTREPRENEURS IN LOW TO MODERATE INCOME AREAS WHO HAVE BEEN DENIED ACCESS TO CAPITAL DUE TO HISTORIC OR SYSTEMIC CONDITIONS BASED ON THEIR RACE; SUPPORT FOR CAPACITY BUILDING TO DEPLOY THE FUND. 202109-11336 | Kansas City, MO | $1.6M | 2023 |
| Ewing Marion Kauffman School IncSUPPORT 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 | Kansas City, MO | $1.4M | 2023 |
| Holy Rosary Credit UnionSUPPORT FOR EXPANDING THE ABILITY TO DEPLOY LOANS FUND FOR ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED ENTREPRENEURS IN LOW TO MODERATE INCOME AREAS. 202203-12127 | Kansas City, MO | $1.1M | 2023 |
| National League Of Cities InstituteSUPPORT FOR THE CITY INNOVATION ECOSYSTEMS PROJECT TO IMPLEMENT UP TO 150 ENTREPRENEURIAL SUPPORTIVE PROGRAMS, POLICIES, AND PRACTICES OVER TWO YEARS. 202105-10530 | Washington, DC | $1.1M | 2023 |
| Kansas Center For Entrepreneurship IncSUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF REDI POLICY INCREASING ACCESS TO CAPITAL AND ENTREPRENEURIAL EDUCATION FOR COMMUNITIES IN THE HEARTLAND. 202110-11527 | Andover, KS | $1M | 2023 |
| Pipeline IncSUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE AND EXPANDING PIPELINE'S PATHFINDER ENTREPRENEUR DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM. 202208-12940 | Kansas City, KS | $1M | 2023 |
| BiostlSUPPORT 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 | St Louis, MO | $1M | 2023 |
| National Main Street Center IncSUPPORT FOR A PILOT TRAINING PROGRAM OF AN ADAPTIVE LEADERSHIP TO ASSIST LEADERS FROM FOUR HEARTLAND COMMUNITIES IN TRANSITIONING THEIR COMMUNITY TO MORE EQUITABLE ENTREPRENEUR-FOCUSED. 202204-12241 | Washington, DC | $750K | 2023 |
| Black Innovation AllianceTO SUPPORT A GROWING NATIONAL MEMBERSHIP NETWORK OF PEER SUPPORT AND ECOSYSTEM BUILDING AND POLICY TRAINING FOR BLACK-LED AND BLACK-FOCUSED ECOSYSTEM BUILDER ORGANIZATIONS, WITH A SPECIAL FOCUS IN KANSAS CITY AND THE THE HEARTLAND. 202208-12825 | Atlanta, GA | $750K | 2023 |
| Kauffman Scholars IncSUPPORT TO INCREASE COLLEGE ACCESS AND GRADUATION RATES FOR STUDENTS FACING BARRIERS RELATED TO RACE, INCOME, AND GEOGRAPHY, AND TO INCREASE ACCESS TO THE PROX SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. 202209-13130 | Kansas City, MO | $600K | 2023 |
| City Of Kansas City MissouriSUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE MARTIN LUTHER KING JR., SQUARE PARK PROJECT, A CULTURAL DESTINATION NAMED IN HONOR OF DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. 202106-10790 | Kansas City, MO | $500K | 2023 |
| Urban Manufacturing AllianceSUPPORT FOR THE EQUITABLE MANUFACTURING CITY ACCELERATOR & COMMUNITIES OF PRACTICE PROJECT TO IMPLEMENT ENTREPRENEUR-FOCUSED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS, POLICIES, AND PRACTICES IN UP TO 10 UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES. 202105-10490 | Brooklyn, NY | $475K | 2023 |
| Community InitiativesSUPPORT TO LAUNCH AN ENTITY TO LEAD AND ADVANCE THE ENTREPRENEURIAL ECOSYSTEM BUILDING FIELD OF PRACTICE IN THE UNITED STATES. 202306-14046 | Oakland, CA | $450K | 2023 |
| Greater Kansas City Community FoundationSUPPORT TO PUBLIC CHARITIES WITHIN THE YEAR AS APPRECIATION OF A TRUSTEE'S SERVICE TO THE FOUNDATION. 202209-13178 | Kansas City, MO | $432K | 2023 |
| Community Builders Of Kansas CitySUPPORT FOR GENERAL OPERATIONS OF COMMUNITY BUILDERS OF KANSAS CITY AS THEY EXPAND COMMUNITY AND ENTREPRENEURIAL SUPPORT PROGRAMS. 202308-14277 | Kansas City, MO | $400K | 2023 |
| Urban Libraries CouncilSUPPORT FOR THE FINAL PHASE OF THIS PROJECT TO SCALE THE PROGRAM TO 80 LIBRARIES NATIONALLY AND CONTINUE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WORK WITH LIBRARIES IN KANSAS CITY. 202306-14083 | Washington, DC | $400K | 2023 |
| Kansas City Public LibrarySUPPORT FOR PUBLIC PROGRAMS AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT CONTRIBUTING TO INCLUSIVE PROSPERITY THROUGH EDUCATION, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, ENTREPRENEURSHIP, ECONOMIC MOBILITY, RACIAL EQUITY, AND DIGITAL LITERACY. 202108-11204 | Kansas City, MO | $390K | 2023 |
| The Curators Of The University Of MissouriSUPPORT FOR THE PROGRAMMING AND CAPACITY OF THE KC STEM ALLIANCE, TO SERVE AS THE PRIMARY REGIONAL BACKBONE ORGANIZATION BUILDING A DIVERSE AND PREPARED FUTURE STEM WORKFORCE IN KANSAS CITY. 202107-10987 | Columbia, MO | $350K | 2023 |
| International Business Innovation Association IncTO SUPPORT NEW EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS TO EQUIP ENTREPRENEUR SUPPORT LEADERS IN KANSAS CITY AND NATIONWIDE TO ADOPT NEW APPROACHES THAT BUILD MORE SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENTS THAT HELP ENTREPRENEURS OF COLOR START, GROW & SCALE BUSINESSES. 202211-13357 | Orlando, FL | $350K | 2023 |
| Civic Council Of Greater Kansas CityPROVIDE FUNDING THAT WILL ENABLE THE CIVIC COUNCIL TO PROVIDE ADMINISTRATIVE AND PROGRAM SUPPORT TO THE CIVIC COUNCIL FOUNDATION THAT WILL ENABLE THE MIT REAP COHORTS TO ATTEND THE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM. 202205-12448 | Kansas City, MO | $350K | 2023 |
| The Curators Of The University Of MissouriSUPPORT FOR THREE YEARS OF OPERATING FUNDS FOR KCUR FURTHER SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONAL HEALTH AND PARTICIPATION IN THE KANSAS CITY MEDIA COLLABORATIVE. 202204-12182 | Columbia, MO | $350K | 2023 |
| The Family ConservancySUPPORT THE FAMILY CONSERVANCY IN ADMINISTERING PROJECTS AND THE ECE HUB, WHICH PROMOTES EQUITABLE ACCESS TO HIGH-QUALITY CHILD CARE AND EDUCATION FOR OUR YOUNGEST CITIZENS AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGHOUT THE KC METRO. 202307-14148 | Kansas City, KS | $325K | 2023 |
| Kauffman Scholars IncIN-KIND GRANT SUPPORT FOR RENT, MASTER SERVICE AGREEMENT INCLUDING ADMINISTRATION OF SCHOLARSHIPS, AND OTHER EXPENSES INCURRED BY THE KAUFFMAN FOUNDATION ON BEHALF OF KAUFFMAN SCHOLARS, INC. 202312-14590 | Kansas City, MO | $318K | 2023 |
| The Pennsylvania State UniversitySUPPORT TO INCREASE EVIDENCE-INFORMED PUBLIC POLICY THAT SUPPORTS BIPOC ENTREPRENEURS IN FEDERAL AND KEY STATE GOVERNMENTS. 202203-12008 | University Park, PA | $301K | 2023 |
| National Public Radio IncSUPPORT FOR GENERAL OPERATIONS AND TO CONTINUE THE MIDWEST NEWSROOM, AS WELL AS ITS ONGOING REPORTING. 202204-12181 | Washington, DC | $300K | 2023 |
| Public Television 19 IncSUPPORT FOR THREE YEARS OF OPERATING FUNDS FOR KC PBS FURTHER SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONAL HEALTH AND PARTICIPATION IN THE KANSAS CITY MEDIA COLLABORATIVE. 202204-12212 | Kansas City, MO | $300K | 2023 |
| Accelerator For AmericaCONTINUE TO SUPPORT KC METRO ECONOMIC AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS BY SUPPORTING PROPOSALS FOR FEDERAL AND STATE-LEVEL FUNDING AND CONVENING KEY STAKEHOLDERS TO SHARE THEIR NATIONAL EXPERTISE AND IMPROVE LOCAL COORDINATION. 202302-13667 | Azusa, CA | $300K | 2023 |
| The Curators Of The University Of MissouriSUPPORT FOR THREE YEARS OF OPERATING FUNDS TO MISSOURI BUSINESS ALERT FURTHER SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONAL HEALTH AND PARTICIPATION IN THE KANSAS CITY MEDIA COLLABORATIVE. 202204-12259 | Columbia, MO | $250K | 2023 |
| Kansas City Startup FoundationSUPPORT FOR THREE YEARS OF OPERATING FUNDS TO STARTLAND NEWS FURTHER SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONAL HEALTH AND PARTICIPATION IN THE KANSAS CITY MEDIA COLLABORATIVE. 202204-12332 | Kansas City, MO | $250K | 2023 |
| Urban InstituteSUPPORT FOR RESEARCH AND ACTIVITIES OF THE URBAN INSTITUTE'S WORKRISE PLATFORM. 202105-10605 | Washington, DC | $250K | 2023 |
| The Milken InstituteSUPPORT TO EXPAND FOR THE 2023-24 MILKEN INSTITUTE MIDWEST HBCU FELLOWS PROGRAM TO PROVIDE MENTORSHIP, TRAINING, AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR STUDENTS FROM UNDERREPRESENTED POPULATIONS INTERESTED IN ASSET MANAGEMENT CAREERS. 202305-13931 | Santa Monica, CA | $250K | 2023 |
| The Milken InstituteSUPPORT FOR LAUNCH OF HBCU FELLOWS PROGRAM TO PROVIDE MENTORSHIP, TRAINING, AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES THAT TARGETS BIPOC STUDENTS INTERESTED ASSET MANAGEMENT CAREERS. 202202-11960 | Santa Monica, CA | $250K | 2023 |
| Union Station Kansas City IncSUPPORT FOR UNION STATION TO BUILD FUNDRAISING AND TECHNOLOGY CAPACITY IN ORDER TO INCREASE LONG-TERM FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY. 201903-6256 | Kansas City, MO | $241K | 2023 |
| Urban InstituteSUPPORT TO BUILD KNOWLEDGE PRODUCTS, PROGRAMMING, AND CONVENINGS FOR URBAN INSTITUTE'S COMMUNITY ENGAGED METHODS RESOURCE CENTER. 202204-12316 | Washington, DC | $240K | 2023 |
| HatchSUPPORT TO ESTABLISH A FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM TO PROVIDE CUSTOMIZED EDUCATION AND GLOBAL NETWORK ACCESS TO ENTREPRENEURS WORKING WITH CENTRAL STANDARDS GRANTEES IN THE HEARTLAND. 202203-12036 | Bozeman, MT | $225K | 2023 |
| American Economic Liberties ProjectSUPPORT FOR BUILDING AWARENESS OF THE ROLE OF FAIR AND COMPETITIVE MARKETS IN ENTREPRENEUR-LED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. 202109-11388 | Washington, DC | $225K | 2023 |
| Civic Council Of Greater Kansas City FoundationSUPPORT FOR STAKEHOLDERS FROM ST. LOUIS TO PARTICIPATE IN MIT'S REGIONAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP ACCELERATION PROGRAM AS REPRESENTATIVES OF THE HEARTLAND CIVIC COLLABORATIVE. 202201-11851 | Kansas City, MO | $213K | 2023 |
| Civic Council Of Greater Kansas City FoundationSUPPORT FOR STAKEHOLDERS FROM KANSAS CITY TO PARTICIPATE IN MIT'S REGIONAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP ACCELERATION PROGRAM AS REPRESENTATIVES OF THE HEARTLAND CIVIC COLLABORATIVE. 202201-11849 | Kansas City, MO | $213K | 2023 |
| Civic Council Of Greater Kansas City FoundationSUPPORT FOR STAKEHOLDERS FROM DES MOINES TO PARTICIPATE IN MIT'S REGIONAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP ACCELERATION PROGRAM AS REPRESENTATIVES OF THE HEARTLAND CIVIC COLLABORATIVE. 202201-11852 | Kansas City, MO | $213K | 2023 |
| Civic Council Of Greater Kansas City FoundationSUPPORT FOR STAKEHOLDERS FROM OMAHA TO PARTICIPATE IN MIT'S REGIONAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP ACCELERATION PROGRAM AS REPRESENTATIVES OF THE HEARTLAND CIVIC COLLABORATIVE. 202201-11853 | Kansas City, MO | $213K | 2023 |
990-PF Filings
| Tax Period | Return Type | View |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-12 | 990PF | View Filing |
| 2022-12 | 990PF | View Filing |
| 2021-12 | 990PF | View Filing |
| 2020-12 | 990PF | View Filing |
| 2017-12 | 990PF | View Filing |
| 2016-12 | 990PF | View Filing |
| 2015-12 | 990PF | View Filing |
Filings sourced from IRS e-file index. View all on ProPublica
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