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    Kauffman Scholars

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    KANSAS CITY, MOWebsite8169321000EIN: 20-0022871

    About Kauffman Scholars

    A post-secondary scholarship program launched to increase equitable opportunities for students in the Kansas City area through college access, success, and comprehensive support services.

    Focus Areas

    College scholarshipsCollege accessPost-secondary successAcademic tutoringMentoringWraparound student supportsEducation equity

    Who They Fund

    college-bound and enrolled students (including completion-focused/transfer students)early-career workers and jobseekersaspiring entrepreneurs from underserved communitieslow-income and historically underrepresented populations

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    Financial Snapshot

    Annual Giving

    $0

    Total Assets

    $0

    Total Revenue

    $507K

    Total Expenses

    $168K

    Geographic Reach

    Local1 state funded

    About 100% of grants go to recipients in MO.

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    systems changecapacity buildingpartnership-drivenoutcomes-focused

    Topics

    college access and completioncareer and workforce developmententrepreneurship support (especially for equitable mobility)essential competencies and 21st-century skillseducation–employer connections / college-to-career pathwaysequitable access, participation, and belonging
    Latest 990 Filing

    2025

    Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.

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    Current and upcoming funding from Kauffman Scholars that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.

    Open nowCloses in 3 days (Jun 30, 2026)Award: $150K+

    Research Grants

    college access and completionworkforce and career developmententrepreneurship+4 more

    Who can apply: Research projects must advance equitable economic mobility, address at least one focus area, have a budget of $150,000 per year or higher, and produce insights relevant to the Kansas City region.

    Deadline: Application open June 1–30, 2026.

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    Opening soonAward: $100K – $250K

    Capacity Building grants

    essential competencies and skillseducation and employer connectionparticipation and belonging+1 more

    Who can apply: For 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with a need to build capacity in order to strengthen or scale impact in the foundation’s focus areas. Funding requests must align with the strategic priorities and focus areas; grant dollars cannot be used to start a business or fund patent expenses.

    Deadline: Next application window opens Summer 2026.

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    Opening soonAward: $500K – $20M

    Collective Impact Grants (Planning & Implementation)

    education and employer connectionequitable accesscollege access and completion+2 more

    Who can apply: Coalitions of high-capacity organizations with a single trusted convener/intermediary leading the effort. Planning grants support nine months of planning; planning grantees may be invited to apply for implementation grants after submitting a comprehensive systems-change plan.

    Deadline: Next application window: Late summer 2026. Implementation grant will open after the nine-month planning period, anticipated Fall 2025 for the prior cycle, but current next window is late summer 2026.

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