The Kroger Co Foundation
Cincinnati, Ohio · EIN 311192929 · Private foundation
Based in Cincinnati, Ohio, The Kroger Co Foundation has awarded $57.6M across 2,630 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2025. Its largest grant on record went to The Kroger Co Zero Hunger Zero Waste Foundation. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.
What The Kroger Co Foundation funds
The Kroger Co Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on education, food & agriculture, health care, higher education, housing & homelessness.
Populations it has supported include black communities, children, hispanic communities, homeless population.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kroger Co Zero Hunger Zero Waste Foundation ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Cincinnati, OH | $6.0M | 2021 |
| Community Health Councils Inc ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Los Angeles, CA | $1.0M | 2021 |
| Thurgood Marshall College Fund ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Washington, DC | $1.0M | 2021 |
How to apply for funding from The Kroger Co Foundation
The Kroger Co Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at thekrogerco.com/community.
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Frequently asked questions about The Kroger Co Foundation
- Does The Kroger Co Foundation accept grant applications?
- The Kroger Co Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does The Kroger Co Foundation fund?
- The Kroger Co Foundation's grants focus on education. Example recipients include The Kroger Co Zero Hunger Zero Waste Foundation, Community Health Councils Inc, Thurgood Marshall College Fund. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The Kroger Co Foundation give in grants?
- The Kroger Co Foundation reported $12.6M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2019). Across all years in our data it has awarded $57.6M over 2,630 grants.
- Where is The Kroger Co Foundation located?
- The Kroger Co Foundation is based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 311192929.
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