Daily 3 Foundations - 8/29/25
8/29/2025
Here are today’s daily 3 foundations.
The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation
Location: Missouri
Bio: Based in Kansas City, the Kauffman Foundation works to support education and entrepreneurship. It was founded by the late entrepreneur and philanthropist Ewing Marion Kauffman.
Funding Guidelines: Their work is focused on two areas: improving education for children and youth, and promoting entrepreneurship as a way to build communities.
Featured Opportunity: The foundation has an open Request for Proposals for research and data projects related to entrepreneurship.
Website:
kauffman.org
The Meyer Foundation
Location: Washington, D.C.
Bio: The Meyer Foundation pursues and invests in solutions that build an equitable Greater Washington community in which economically disadvantaged people thrive.
Funding Guidelines: Their grantmaking is focused on racial and economic justice in the D.C. metropolitan area. They provide funding to organizations working on affordable housing, economic security, and community organizing.
Website:
meyerfoundation.org
The Casey Family Programs
Location: Washington
Bio: The nation's largest operating foundation focused on safely reducing the need for foster care and building Communities of Hope for children and families across America. It was established by UPS founder Jim Casey.
Funding Guidelines: The foundation does not operate as a grantmaking entity that accepts proposals. Instead, it partners directly with child welfare systems and communities to improve policies and practices.
Website:
casey.org
