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    THE KROGER CO FOUNDATION

    Private FoundationIRS data 2022–2024
    CINCINNATI, OHEIN 311192929

    Annual Giving

    $4.8M-31% YoY

    Grants

    253

    Median Grant

    $10K

    Organizations Funded

    426

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    Foundation Overview

    Mission

    To Feed the Human Spirit through directing grants to nonprofit organizations across the country to end hunger, create healthier neighborhoods and help communities recover from disasters.

    Focus Areas

    food bankshunger reliefmeal programsfood securitydisaster relief and emergency assistancediabetescardiovascular healthhigher education and scholarships

    Grant Types

    scholarshipsprogram grantsemergency/disaster grants

    Funded Initiatives

    $10 million Innovation Fund for food waste/access solutions; 106 scholarships worth $2,500 each to associate children; $5+ million in scholarships since 2008; $1.65 billion in food and funds since 2017

    How to Apply

    Two foundations: Kroger Co. Foundation (1987) and Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation (2018). $300+ million annually. Innovation Fund supports entrepreneurs focused on food waste reduction and healthy food access.

    Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.

    Giving History

    2024-31%

    $4.8M

    Grants

    253

    Median

    $10K

    States

    32

    2023-13%

    $6.9M

    Grants

    306

    Median

    $10K

    States

    38

    2022

    $8.0M

    Grants

    321

    Median

    $10K

    States

    33

    Grant Size Distribution

    $10K

    Typical Grant (Median)

    $1K

    Smallest

    $5K

    25th Pctile

    $20K

    75th Pctile

    $500K

    Largest

    Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $5K and $20K.

    Largest Recent Grants

    $500K

    2024

    AMERICAN NATIONAL RED CROSS

    DC · ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE

    $250K

    2024

    UNITED WAY OF GREATER CINCINNATI

    OH · ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE

    $150K

    2024

    SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK OF ORANGE COUNTY

    CA · ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE

    $120K

    2024

    US UNITED INC

    CO · ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE

    $100K

    2024

    GLEANERS FOOD BANK OF INDIANA

    IN · ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE

    Geographic Focus

    DC
    $696K5 grants
    OH
    $646K25 grants
    TX
    $333K18 grants
    CO
    $330K14 grants
    CA
    $325K6 grants

    Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.

    Financial Overview

    YearTotal AssetsGrants Paid
    2024
    $111.4M
    $4.8M(4.3%)
    2023
    $114.0M
    $6.9M(6.1%)
    2022
    $119.9M
    $8.0M(6.6%)

    Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets

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    Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.

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