Kroger Co Zero Hunger Zero Waste Foundation is located in Cincinnati, OH. The organization was established in 2011. According to its NTEE Classification (K30) the organization is classified as: Food Programs, under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Kroger Co Zero Hunger Zero Waste Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 01/2024, Kroger Co Zero Hunger Zero Waste Foundation generated $8.6m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 5 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (8.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $7.8m during the year ending 01/2024. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (5.2%) per year over the past 5 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2020, Kroger Co Zero Hunger Zero Waste Foundation has awarded 935 individual grants totaling $60,693,849. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE KROGER CO. ZERO HUNGER ZERO WASTE FOUNDATION WAS ESTABLISHED TO HELP CREATE COMMUNITIES FREE OF HUNGER AND WASTE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
GRANTS ARE AWARDED TO SUPPORT CAUSES SUCH AS HUNGER RELIEF, FOOD SECURITY, FOOD ACCESS, AND FOOD WASTE PREVENTION, RECOVERY, AND RECYCLING.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Denise Osterhues President And Director | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Keith Dailey Vice President And Directo | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Milen Mahadevan Secretary And Director | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Patty Leesemann Executive Director / Interim Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 16 | $0 |
Emily Hartmann Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Victor Smith Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
For Momentum Marketplace Research, Strategic Counsel, | 1/30/23 | $131,381 |
Taft Stettinius & Hollister Llp Legal And State Registration Services | 1/30/23 | $105,664 |
Statement of Revenue | |
---|---|
Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $7,958,030 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $7,958,030 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $619,505 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $8,577,535 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $7,367,957 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $72,246 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $28,510 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $238,144 |
Advertising and promotion | $56,250 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $32,175 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $7,816,935 |
Balance Sheet | |
---|---|
Cash—non-interest-bearing | $12,666,061 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $6,826,763 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $19,492,824 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $19,492,824 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $19,492,824 |
Over the last fiscal year, Kroger Co Zero Hunger Zero Waste Foundation has awarded $7,322,452 in support to 67 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
AMERICAN NATIONAL RED CROSS PURPOSE: ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $13,182 |
AMERICAN RED CROSS PURPOSE: ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $9,270 |
ARBOR DAY FOUNDATION PURPOSE: ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $50,000 |
ARIZONA FOOD BANK NETWORK PURPOSE: ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $75,000 |
ARMED SERVICES YMCA OF ALASKA PURPOSE: ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $20,000 |
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF GREATER CINCINNATI PURPOSE: ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $7,224 |