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THE KROGER CO ZERO HUNGER ZERO WASTE FOUNDATION

THE KROGER CO ZERO HUNGER ZERO WASTE FOUNDATION

Cincinnati, OH, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
83-0898036
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THE KROGER CO ZERO HUNGER ZERO WASTE FOUNDATION

Cincinnati, OH, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
83-0898036

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Est.

2018

Fiscal Year Start

Feb 1

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The Kroger Co Zero Hunger Zero Waste Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses its grantmaking efforts primarily in Washington, D.C., Illinois, and Texas, having awarded a total of $6.1 million to 584 grantees in 2025. This foundation operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

THE FOUNDATION AIMS TO HELP END HUNGER AND WASTE IN COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE U.S.
Total Funding Given

$6.1M

2025
Grantees funded
584
Multi-year grantees
38%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

141

Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$20K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
P
Patty Leesemann
Board Member
J
Jamie Carr
Board Member
K
Keith Dailey
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE KROGER CO ZERO HUNGER ZERO WASTE FOUNDATION?
No. THE KROGER CO ZERO HUNGER ZERO WASTE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE KROGER CO ZERO HUNGER ZERO WASTE FOUNDATION give?
THE KROGER CO ZERO HUNGER ZERO WASTE FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in District Of Columbia, Illinois, and Texas. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE KROGER CO ZERO HUNGER ZERO WASTE FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE KROGER CO ZERO HUNGER ZERO WASTE FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE KROGER CO ZERO HUNGER ZERO WASTE FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, THE KROGER CO ZERO HUNGER ZERO WASTE FOUNDATION awarded about 140 grants, totaling nearly $6.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE KROGER CO ZERO HUNGER ZERO WASTE FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, THE KROGER CO ZERO HUNGER ZERO WASTE FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 580 grantees. Recent grantees include Feeding America, SHARE OUR STRENGTH, and WORLD WILDLIFE FUND INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE KROGER CO ZERO HUNGER ZERO WASTE FOUNDATION?
THE KROGER CO ZERO HUNGER ZERO WASTE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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