The Kroger Co. Foundation concentrates on large, strategic gifts to national and regional nonprofits that address emergency response, food security, and advancement of racial and ethnic minority communities. Their giving mixes high‑profile national partners (e.g., American Red Cross, The Asian American Foundation) with local community service providers (e.g., Freestore Foodbank, Easterseals Redwood), and includes education and workforce supports for underrepresented students. Grants tend to be unrestricted/organizational support aimed at capacity and program delivery rather than narrow project grants.
The Kroger Co Foundation’s recent grantmaking is anchored by large awards to organizations working on hunger relief, disaster response, and racial equity. In 2023, it gave $1,000,000 to The Asian American Foundation, and it has repeated $500,000 support to American National Red Cross across 2023, 2024, and 2025. Those gifts sit alongside substantial support for food banks, community service providers, and education-focused nonprofits serving underrepresented groups. The foundation’s portfolio shows a mix of national intermediaries and local organizations. American National Red Cross, United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Educational Fund, Thurgood Marshall College Fund, and Local Initiatives Support Corporation each appear among its larger recent grants, reflecting a preference for established nonprofits with broad service reach. Kroger also funds community-facing organizations such as Freestore Foodbank, Easterseals Redwood, and United Way of Greater Cincinnati. Its grantmaking includes organizational support and program support rather than narrowly defined project grants. The funded work touches emergency relief, food access, community strengthening, and advancement for racial and ethnic minority communities. The pattern suggests a foundation that uses sizable grants to support both national issue groups and regional nonprofits tied to the communities where Kroger operates.
Food access is a central theme in the foundation’s giving. It awarded $500,000 to Freestore Foodbank for organizational support and $100,000 to Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana for the same broad purpose, showing direct support for food distribution organizations. Disaster and emergency response is another recurring area. The foundation gave $500,000 to American National Red Cross in 2023, repeated the grant at $500,000 in 2024, and again in 2025, indicating sustained support for emergency relief. Kroger also funds racial equity and education-related work. It gave $350,000 to Thurgood Marshall College Fund and $150,000 to Black Girl Ventures Foundation, both tied to support for communities of color and access to opportunity. In the Hispanic-serving space, the foundation granted $500,000 to United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Educational Fund.
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$111.4M
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Most grants fall between $5K and $20K, with a median of $10K.
25th Percentile
$5K
Median
$10K
75th Percentile
$20K
About 9% of grants go to recipients in WI.
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Concentrated, high-dollar grants to a small number of organizations with several multi-thousand-dollar commitments; mix of repeat funding (multiple Red Cross awards) and one-time major gifts to national and regional partners. Emphasis on organizational/general support for large, established nonprofits rather than many small, experimental grantees.
Notable grantees: American National Red Cross, The Asian American Foundation, United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Educational Fund, Freestore Foodbank, Easterseals Redwood
Typical grants cluster around mid-sized institutional support, with a p25 of $5,000, a median of $10,000, and a p75 of $20,000. The recent-grants list also shows a smaller set of much larger awards, including several at $500,000 and $1,000,000. Recurring support is visible: American National Red Cross appears in three separate years, and United Way of Greater Cincinnati appears in 2023, 2024, and 2025. The foundation is a regular funder and does not fund individuals. Active program descriptions show both unsolicited and non-unsolicited channels, depending on the program, with some community donation request portals accepting requests and some grant programs not accepting unsolicited applications.
Giving is national, and every grant in the recipient-country distribution goes to U.S. organizations. The top state by grant count is Wisconsin, while 9% of grants go to recipients in the foundation’s headquarters state of Ohio. Recent grant recipients include organizations in Washington, DC; Cincinnati, OH; New York, NY; Los Angeles, CA; and Indianapolis, IN. The list also reaches Irvine, CA, Wichita, KS, Kerrville, TX, and Denver, CO, showing a broad U.S. footprint rather than a single-region focus.
Its recent giving centers on hunger relief and food access, disaster response, racial and ethnic minority communities, and education or workforce support for underrepresented students. Named recipients include American National Red Cross, The Asian American Foundation, Freestore Foodbank, Thurgood Marshall College Fund, and United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Educational Fund.
The foundation’s grant-size distribution is modest at the center and larger at the upper end: p25 is $5,000, median is $10,000, and p75 is $20,000. The recent grants list also includes larger organizational awards such as $500,000 and $1,000,000.
Yes. American National Red Cross received $500,000 in 2023, $500,000 in 2024, and $500,000 in 2025. United Way of Greater Cincinnati also appears in 2023, 2024, and 2025, which shows repeat support across multiple years.
It depends on the program. The Kroger Co Foundation Grants program and community donation portals accept unsolicited requests, while the Community Grants program and several listed foundation programs do not. The active-program descriptions show both pathways within Kroger’s giving structure.
The top state by grant count is Wisconsin. Ohio, the headquarters state, receives 9% of grants, and the recipient list also includes organizations in Washington, DC; New York, NY; California; Indiana; and other U.S. locations.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Current and upcoming funding from Kroger Co Foundation that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN NATIONAL RED CROSS | WASHINGTON, DC | $500,000 | 2025 | ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| UNITED WAY OF GREATER CINCINNATI | CINCINNATI, OH | $250,000 | 2025 | ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK OF ORANGE COUNTY | IRVINE, CA | $150,000 | 2025 | ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| US UNITED INC | DENVER, CO | $120,000 | 2025 | ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| GLEANERS FOOD BANK OF INDIANA | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | $100,000 | 2025 | ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| US HUNGER | LONGWOOD, FL | $95,000 | 2025 | ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| KANSAS FOOD BANK WAREHOUSE INC | WICHITA, KS | $85,000 | 2025 | ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| OLIVE CREST | SANTA ANA, CA | $80,000 | 2025 | ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE | NASHVILLE, TN | $80,000 | 2025 | ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| CONGRESSIONAL HUNGER CENTER | WASHINGTON, DC | $75,684 | 2025 | ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| HOSEA FEED THE HUNGRY AND HOMELESS INC | ATLANTA, GA | $75,000 | 2025 | ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| THE COMMON MARKET GEORGIA INC | EAST POINT, GA | $69,700 | 2025 | ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| FEEDING SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA | SALEM, VA | $57,500 | 2025 | ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| AMERICAN NATIONAL RED CROSS | WASHINGTON, DC | $50,000 | 2025 | ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| FARESTART | SEATTLE, WA | $50,000 | 2025 | ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION | SALT LAKE CITY, UT | $50,000 | 2025 | ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| BLUE RIDGE AREA FOOD BANK | VERONA, VA | $50,000 | 2025 | ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| CARING FOR OTHER | ATLANTA, GA | $50,000 | 2025 | ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| MONTGOMERY COUNTY FOOD BANK | CONROE, TX | $50,000 | 2025 | ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| NKU FOUNDATION | HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, KY | $50,000 | 2025 | ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| FOOD GATHERERS | ANN ARBOR, MI | $50,000 | 2025 | ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| BLOC MINISTRIES | CINCINNATI, OH | $50,000 | 2025 | ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| MID-OHIO FOOD COLLECTIVE | GROVE CITY, OH | $50,000 | 2025 | ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| THE OHIO FOUNDATION OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES | COLUMBUS, OH | $48,000 | 2025 | ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| HOUSTON FOOD BANK | HOUSTON, TX | $45,000 | 2025 | ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| OLIVE CREST | SANTA ANA, CA | $40,000 | 2025 | ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| COMMUNITY VENTURES CORPORATION | LEXINGTON, KY | $37,800 | 2025 | ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| FEEDING SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA | SALEM, VA | $37,500 | 2025 | ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| FOOD RECOVERY NETWORK | WASHINGTON, DC | $35,000 | 2025 | ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF METRO DENVER | DENVER, CO | $35,000 | 2025 | ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| CONGRESSIONAL HUNGER CENTER | WASHINGTON, DC | $35,000 | 2025 | ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE FOUNDATION | LOUISVILLE, KY | $30,000 | 2025 | ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| MUST MINISTRIES INC | MARIETTA, GA | $30,000 | 2025 | ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| TOLEDO NORTHWESTERN OHIO FOOD BANK | TOLEDO, OH | $30,000 | 2025 | ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| SOUTHEAST TEXAS FOOD BANK | BEAUMONT, TX | $30,000 | 2025 | ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES OF CENTRAL OHIO | COLUMBUS, OH | $30,000 | 2025 | ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| SE OHIO FOODBANK | LOGAN, OH | $30,000 | 2025 | ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| WEDONTWASTE INC | DENVER, CO | $30,000 | 2025 | ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| SIMMONS COLLEGE OF KENTUCKY | LOUISVILLE, KY | $30,000 | 2025 | ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| GOD'S PANTRY | LEXINGTON, KY | $30,000 | 2025 | ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| SOUTH COUNTY OUTREACH | IRVINE, CA | $30,000 | 2025 | ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK OF EAST TENNESSEE | MARYVILLE, TN | $30,000 | 2025 | ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| OPERATION HOMEFRONT | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $30,000 | 2025 | ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| LA SOUPE | CINCINNATI, OH | $25,000 | 2025 | ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA FOUNDATION | TUCSON, AZ | $25,000 | 2025 | ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| THE SALVATION ARMY MEMPHIS | MEMPHIS, TN | $25,000 | 2025 | ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF GREATER TARRANT COUNTY | FORT WORTH, TX | $25,000 | 2025 | ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| MANNA FOODBANK | MILLS RIVER, NC | $25,000 | 2025 | ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| LOCAL MATTERS | COLUMBUS, OH | $25,000 | 2025 | ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| LEWIS COLLEGE OF BUSINESS | DETROIT, MI | $25,000 | 2025 | ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
AMERICAN NATIONAL RED CROSS
$500,000ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
UNITED WAY OF GREATER CINCINNATI
$250,000ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK OF ORANGE COUNTY
$150,000ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
US UNITED INC
$120,000ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
GLEANERS FOOD BANK OF INDIANA
$100,000ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
US HUNGER
$95,000ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
KANSAS FOOD BANK WAREHOUSE INC
$85,000ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
OLIVE CREST
$80,000ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE
$80,000ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
CONGRESSIONAL HUNGER CENTER
$75,684ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
HOSEA FEED THE HUNGRY AND HOMELESS INC
$75,000ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
THE COMMON MARKET GEORGIA INC
$69,700ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
FEEDING SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA
$57,500ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
AMERICAN NATIONAL RED CROSS
$50,000ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
FARESTART
$50,000ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
$50,000ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
BLUE RIDGE AREA FOOD BANK
$50,000ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
CARING FOR OTHER
$50,000ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
MONTGOMERY COUNTY FOOD BANK
$50,000ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
NKU FOUNDATION
$50,000ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
FOOD GATHERERS
$50,000ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
BLOC MINISTRIES
$50,000ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
MID-OHIO FOOD COLLECTIVE
$50,000ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
THE OHIO FOUNDATION OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES
$48,000ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
HOUSTON FOOD BANK
$45,000ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
OLIVE CREST
$40,000ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
COMMUNITY VENTURES CORPORATION
$37,800ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
FEEDING SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA
$37,500ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
FOOD RECOVERY NETWORK
$35,000ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF METRO DENVER
$35,000ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
CONGRESSIONAL HUNGER CENTER
$35,000ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE FOUNDATION
$30,000ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
MUST MINISTRIES INC
$30,000ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
TOLEDO NORTHWESTERN OHIO FOOD BANK
$30,000ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
SOUTHEAST TEXAS FOOD BANK
$30,000ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES OF CENTRAL OHIO
$30,000ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
SE OHIO FOODBANK
$30,000ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
WEDONTWASTE INC
$30,000ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
SIMMONS COLLEGE OF KENTUCKY
$30,000ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
GOD'S PANTRY
$30,000ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
SOUTH COUNTY OUTREACH
$30,000ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK OF EAST TENNESSEE
$30,000ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
OPERATION HOMEFRONT
$30,000ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
LA SOUPE
$25,000ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA FOUNDATION
$25,000ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
THE SALVATION ARMY MEMPHIS
$25,000ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF GREATER TARRANT COUNTY
$25,000ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
MANNA FOODBANK
$25,000ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
LOCAL MATTERS
$25,000ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
LEWIS COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
$25,000ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
