Home Why Collective Impact matters As part of the Foundation’s strategic refresh, Collective Impact was introduced as a new grantmaking approach designed to support coalitions working together to address complex, systems-level challenges. Rather than funding individual organizations to pursue parallel solutions, the initiative invests in the partnerships, infrastructure, governance, and shared accountability needed to create lasting change. Today, that work reaches an important milestone. Learn more We work closely with community to change systems and support people on the path to equitable economic prosperity Grants, Sponsorships, and Awards Our funding philosophy is shaped by research, community-informed feedback, and the legacy established by our founder, Ewing Marion Kauffman. Our funding philosophy Research, Learning, and Evaluation We endeavor to inform and deeply engage with community, measure the effectiveness of funded initiatives, and support learning to better serve Kansas City and beyond. Learn more about RLE Operating Programs Our operating programs connect communities with the tools, resources, and support to achieve economic prosperity across our strategic priorities. Our operating programs Everything we do is grounded in the generosity and love for Kansas City that Mr. Kauffman infused into the heart of our mission Our founder Ewing Marion Kauffman was an entrepreneur and humanitarian whose innovation and long-lasting contributions have benefited millions of people in his hometown of Kansas City and beyond. Mr. Kauffman’s legacy