Mission
THE FOUNDATION AIMS TO HELP END HUNGER AND WASTE IN COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE U.S.
Public Charity
THE KROGER CO ZERO HUNGER ZERO WASTE FOUNDATION
THE KROGER CO ZERO HUNGER ZERO WASTE FOUNDATION is a private foundation categorized as Public Charity based in CINCINNATI, OH. Its most recent IRS filing (2026) reports revenue of $8.5M, expenses of $8.7M, total assets of $21.7M. Imperigo tracks 1,252 reported grants from this foundation totaling approximately $73.8M.
EIN: 830898036
CINCINNATI, OH
Food Programs
NTEE: K30
Latest filing: 2026
Total Revenue$8.5M
Total Expenses$8.7M
Total Assets$21.7M
Grants Given1,252
Grant Total$73.8M
Filing Years2022–2026
Where $100 goes at The Kroger Co Zero Hunger Zero Waste Foundation
How The Kroger Co Zero Hunger Zero Waste Foundation divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990 filings, averaged across 7 years.
$96
Programs
the work itself
$4
Management
running the organization
$0
Fundraising
none reported
No fundraising costs are reported. That often means fundraising runs through a separate affiliated organization that files its own return.
Inside the $96 for programs
$96
The foundation grants support causes and programs that provide meals for families struggling with hunger or improve access to fresh, healthy food in local communities
Source: Form 990 filings with the IRS, latest fiscal year 2026. Shares are from the organization's reported expenses. Data by Imperigo; not affiliated with the IRS.
Before you apply to The Kroger Co Zero Hunger Zero Waste Foundation
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Sample Grants Given
ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
$406,973
ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
$356,676
ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
$327,000
ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
$325,000
ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE
$250,000
Showing up to 5 of 1,252 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
PRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR
Denise Osterhues
DIRECTOR
Emily Hartmann
ASSISTANT SECRETARY
Jamie Carr
DIRECTOR
Juan De Paoli
VICE PRESIDENT AND DIRECTO
Keith Dailey
DIRECTOR
Lisa Zwack
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $8.5M | $8.7M | $21.7M |
| 2025 | $8.8M | $6.6M | $21.7M |
| 2024 | $8.6M | $7.8M | $19.5M |
| 2023 | $19.1M | $11.8M | $18.7M |
| 2022 | $15.2M | $18.6M | $11.4M |
Between 2022 and 2026, reported annual revenue declined from $15.2M to $8.5M (-44%), with total assets most recently reported at $21.7M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.
Grant Geography
Grants from this foundation were reported to recipients in AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, and 4 other states.
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Full geographic grant map with state-by-state breakdown available with membership.