Kauffman Foundation
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The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation was established in the mid-1960s by the late entrepreneur and philanthropist Ewing Marion Kauffman. Based in Kansas City, Missouri, the Kauffman Foundation is among the thirty largest foundations in the United States with an asset base of approximately $2 billion.[1] The stated vision of the Kauffman Foundation is to foster "a society of economically independent individuals who are engaged citizens, contributing to the improvement of their communities." The foundation focuses its grant making and operations on two areas: advancing entrepreneurship and improving the education of children and youth.
About the foundation
Today, the Kauffman Foundation is the largest American foundation to focus on entrepreneurship. It works with educators, researchers, and other partners to further understanding of the powerful economic impact of entrepreneurship, to train the nation’s next generation of entrepreneurial leaders, to develop and disseminate proven programs that enhance entrepreneurial skills and abilities, and to improve the environment in which entrepreneurs start and grow businesses. In late 2008, the Foundation embarked on a long-term, multimillion-dollar initiative known as Kauffman Laboratories for Enterprise Creation, which, through a set of innovative programs, is seeking to accelerate the number and success of high-growth, scale firms.
Reference
- ↑ Kauffman.org - Foundation Overview
See also
External links
Kauffman.org - Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation website
