Ewing Kauffman was an American entrepreneur and philanthropist, best known for founding the Kansas City Royals, a Major League Baseball team, in 1968. He was also the founder of Kauffman & Associates, a successful pharmaceutical company, which contributed significantly to his wealth and influence in the business world. In addition to his business achievements, Kauffman was a dedicated philanthropist. He established the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation in 1966, which focuses on education and entrepreneurship. The foundation aims to foster economic independence by supporting education initiatives and promoting entrepreneurship in the United States.