The Kroger Co Foundation
Historical FunderCincinnati, Ohio · EIN 31-1192929 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$4.8M
Organizations funded253
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$116.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $20,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | KEITH DAILEY |
|---|---|
| Address | 1014 VINE STREET, CINCINNATI OH 452021100 |
| Phone | 5137621591 |
| Form and materials | 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 |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
90% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American National Red Cross | Washington, DC | Organization's charitable purpose | $500,000 |
| United Way of Greater Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | Organization's charitable purpose | $250,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County | Irvine, CA | Organization's charitable purpose | $150,000 |
| US United Inc | Denver, CO | Organization's charitable purpose | $120,000 |
| Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana | Indianapolis, IN | Organization's charitable purpose | $100,000 |
| US Hunger | Longwood, FL | Organization's charitable purpose | $95,000 |
| Kansas Food Bank Warehouse Inc | Wichita, KS | Organization's charitable purpose | $85,000 |
| Olive Crest | Santa Ana, CA | Organization's charitable purpose | $80,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee | Nashville, TN | Organization's charitable purpose | $80,000 |
| Congressional Hunger Center | Washington, DC | Organization's charitable purpose | $75,684 |
| Hosea Feed the Hungry and Homeless Inc | Atlanta, GA | Organization's charitable purpose | $75,000 |
| The Common Market Georgia Inc | East Point, GA | Organization's charitable purpose | $69,700 |
| Feeding Southwest Virginia | Salem, VA | Organization's charitable purpose | $57,500 |
| American Heart Association | Salt Lake City, UT | Organization's charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| American National Red Cross | Washington, DC | Organization's charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Bloc Ministries | Cincinnati, OH | Organization's charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Blue Ridge Area Food Bank | Verona, VA | Organization's charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Caring for Other | Atlanta, GA | Organization's charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Farestart | Seattle, WA | Organization's charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Food Gatherers | Ann Arbor, MI | Organization's charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Mid-Ohio Food Collective | Grove City, OH | Organization's charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Montgomery County Food Bank | Conroe, TX | Organization's charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Nku Foundation | Highland Heights, KY | Organization's charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| The Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges | Columbus, OH | Organization's charitable purpose | $48,000 |
| Houston Food Bank | Houston, TX | Organization's charitable purpose | $45,000 |
| Olive Crest | Santa Ana, CA | Organization's charitable purpose | $40,000 |
| Community Ventures Corporation | Lexington, KY | Organization's charitable purpose | $37,800 |
| Feeding Southwest Virginia | Salem, VA | Organization's charitable purpose | $37,500 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver | Denver, CO | Organization's charitable purpose | $35,000 |
| Congressional Hunger Center | Washington, DC | Organization's charitable purpose | $35,000 |
| Food Recovery Network | Washington, DC | Organization's charitable purpose | $35,000 |
| God's Pantry | Lexington, KY | Organization's charitable purpose | $30,000 |
| Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio | Columbus, OH | Organization's charitable purpose | $30,000 |
| Must Ministries Inc | Marietta, GA | Organization's charitable purpose | $30,000 |
| Operation Homefront | San Antonio, TX | Organization's charitable purpose | $30,000 |
| Se Ohio Foodbank | Logan, OH | Organization's charitable purpose | $30,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee | Maryville, TN | Organization's charitable purpose | $30,000 |
| Simmons College of Kentucky | Louisville, KY | Organization's charitable purpose | $30,000 |
| South County Outreach | Irvine, CA | Organization's charitable purpose | $30,000 |
| Southeast Texas Food Bank | Beaumont, TX | Organization's charitable purpose | $30,000 |
| Toledo Northwestern Ohio Food Bank | Toledo, OH | Organization's charitable purpose | $30,000 |
| University of Louisville Foundation | Louisville, KY | Organization's charitable purpose | $30,000 |
| Wedontwaste Inc | Denver, CO | Organization's charitable purpose | $30,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tarrant County | Fort Worth, TX | Organization's charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Cascade Pacific Rc&d | Corvallis, OR | Organization's charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Dare to Care Food Bank | Louisville, KY | Organization's charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Diversify Dietetics | Atlanta, GA | Organization's charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| East Texas Food Bank | Tyler, TX | Organization's charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Food Finders Food Bank | Lafayette, IN | Organization's charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Forgotten Harvest Inc | Oak Park, MI | Organization's charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| LA Soupe | Cincinnati, OH | Organization's charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Lewis College of Business | Detroit, MI | Organization's charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Local Matters | Columbus, OH | Organization's charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Manna Foodbank | Mills River, NC | Organization's charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| North Texas Food Bank | Plano, TX | Organization's charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Npower Inc | Brooklyn, NY | Organization's charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Sumner Community Food Bank | Sumner, WA | Organization's charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| The Salvation Army Memphis | Memphis, TN | Organization's charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| University of Arizona Foundation | Tucson, AZ | Organization's charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| California Conference for Equality and Justice | Long Beach, CA | Organization's charitable purpose | $20,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 253 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,766,434 | 253 |
| 2023 | $6,936,688 | 306 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 27, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202541479349100814
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 31-1192929
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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