The Kroger Co Foundation
Accepts applications
The Kroger Co Foundation is a private foundation in Cincinnati, Ohio. In tax year 2024 it gave $4.8 million in 253 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $500,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$4.8 million
- Number of grants253
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$116 million
- New grantees68%
Giving in 2024 was down from $6.9 million the year before.
68% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $6.9 million | 306 | $113 million |
| 2024 | $4.8 million | 253 | $116 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Keith Dailey 1014 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202-1100 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (513) 762-1591 |
| What to submit | All grant requests must be submitted through the versaic grants management platform located at thekrogerco.versaic.com/login. Grant requests include information related to the organization and it's charitable purpose and details related to the request. |
| Deadlines | Grants are processed quarterly with application deadlines in january, april, july, and october. |
| Restrictions | Grants are only approved to 501(c)(3) organizations |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Kroger Co Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 32 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 5 | $695,684 |
| Ohio | 25 | $646,000 |
| Texas | 18 | $333,000 |
| Colorado | 14 | $330,000 |
| California | 6 | $325,000 |
| Georgia | 5 | $249,700 |
| Arizona | 22 | $230,000 |
| Kentucky | 13 | $226,800 |
| Washington | 22 | $213,000 |
| Tennessee | 10 | $192,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American National Red Cross | Organization's charitable purpose | $500,000 |
| United Way of Greater Cincinnati | Organization's charitable purpose | $250,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County | Organization's charitable purpose | $150,000 |
| US United Inc | Organization's charitable purpose | $120,000 |
| Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana | Organization's charitable purpose | $100,000 |
| US Hunger | Organization's charitable purpose | $95,000 |
| Kansas Food Bank Warehouse Inc | Organization's charitable purpose | $85,000 |
| Olive Crest | Organization's charitable purpose | $80,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee | Organization's charitable purpose | $80,000 |
| Congressional Hunger Center | Organization's charitable purpose | $75,684 |
| Hosea Feed the Hungry and Homeless Inc | Organization's charitable purpose | $75,000 |
| The Common Market Georgia Inc | Organization's charitable purpose | $69,700 |
| Feeding Southwest Virginia | Organization's charitable purpose | $57,500 |
| American Heart Association | Organization's charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| American National Red Cross | Organization's charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Bloc Ministries | Organization's charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Blue Ridge Area Food Bank | Organization's charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Caring for Other | Organization's charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Farestart | Organization's charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Food Gatherers | Organization's charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Mid-Ohio Food Collective | Organization's charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Montgomery County Food Bank | Organization's charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Nku Foundation | Organization's charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| The Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges | Organization's charitable purpose | $48,000 |
| Houston Food Bank | Organization's charitable purpose | $45,000 |
| Olive Crest | Organization's charitable purpose | $40,000 |
| Community Ventures Corporation | Organization's charitable purpose | $37,800 |
| Feeding Southwest Virginia | Organization's charitable purpose | $37,500 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver | Organization's charitable purpose | $35,000 |
| Congressional Hunger Center | Organization's charitable purpose | $35,000 |
| Food Recovery Network | Organization's charitable purpose | $35,000 |
| God's Pantry | Organization's charitable purpose | $30,000 |
| Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio | Organization's charitable purpose | $30,000 |
| Must Ministries Inc | Organization's charitable purpose | $30,000 |
| Operation Homefront | Organization's charitable purpose | $30,000 |
| SE Ohio Foodbank | Organization's charitable purpose | $30,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee | Organization's charitable purpose | $30,000 |
| Simmons College of Kentucky | Organization's charitable purpose | $30,000 |
| South County Outreach | Organization's charitable purpose | $30,000 |
| Southeast Texas Food Bank | Organization's charitable purpose | $30,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Keith Dailey
- Jody Kalmbach
- Colleen Lindholz
- Tim Massa
- Jamie Carr
- Patty Leesemann
- Laura Gump
- Mafaz Maharoof
- Ali Berman
Questions people ask
Does The Kroger Co Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Grants are processed quarterly with application deadlines in january, april, july, and october..
How much does The Kroger Co Foundation give?
$4.8 million in tax year 2024, across 253 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Kroger Co Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Keith Dailey (President & Director), Jody Kalmbach (Director), Colleen Lindholz (Secretary & Director) and Tim Massa (Vice President & Director) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does The Kroger Co Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, human services and faith communities.