Quick Stats
- Annual Giving: $6,936,688 (tax year 2024, from 990-PF field: contrpdpbks)
- Grant Range: $500–$1,000,000 (based on foundation guidelines)
- Geographic Focus: 35 US states where Kroger operates, including Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Washington DC, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming
- Application Method: Fixed deadlines (quarterly: April, June, September, December)
- Total Assets: $114,036,060 (tax year 2024)
Contact Details
- Website: https://thekrogerco.versaic.com
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 513-762-1591
Funding Priorities
- Ending hunger and improving food security
- Zero Hunger | Zero Waste initiatives
- Increasing food access in communities
- Innovation Fund for entrepreneurs with solutions to improve food security and health outcomes
- Human services
- Education
- Community development
What They Don't Fund
- Individuals or for-profit organisations
- Professional associations
- Political organisations or campaigns
- Fraternal and social veterans' organisations
- Religious organisations
- Medical research organisations
- Other foundations or grant-making organisations
- Schools
- Churches
- Meetings and conferences
- Dinners, galas and events
- Sports teams or athletic competitions
- Endowment campaigns and pledges
- Organisations that discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, age, mental or physical ability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression
Application Process & Timeline
Applicants must complete an online application through the foundation's portal at www.communitygifts.com. The foundation processes grants quarterly with fixed application deadlines: 3 April, 26 June, 18 September, and 4 December. Applications should be submitted at least four weeks before any event or funding deadline. Eligible organisations must be 501(c)(3) registered nonprofits serving communities where Kroger operates, verified through Guidestar Charity Check. Responses are typically provided within four weeks of submission.
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