Comprehensive foundation profile based on the most recent IRS Form 990 filing
The Kroger Co Foundation, based in Cincinnati, Ohio, is a philanthropic arm of The Kroger Co, focusing on community support across the United States. With assets totaling over $114 million, the foundation reported expenses of approximately $8 million and revenue of about $2.1 million. The foundation supports a wide range of cities and states, including major areas like Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York, as well as smaller communities. The foundation's leadership includes Keith Dailey as President and Director, with other key figures such as Jody Kalmbach, Colleen Lindholz, and Tim Massa serving as directors. The foundation employs program managers and an executive director, Patty Leesemann, who receives a compensation of $159,632. The foundation's activities are diverse, though specific subject areas of focus are not listed.
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Financials
+2.6% from previous year
306 grants awarded in 2024
Of total revenue spent on programs
Grants
| Purpose | Location | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $3,000,000 | THE KROGER CO ZERO HUNGER ZERO WASTE FOUNDATION | ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Cincinnati, OH, US | 2022 |
| $2,075,000 | NATIONAL CENTER FOR VICTIMS OF CRIME INC NATIONAL COMPASSION FUND LLC | ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Alexandria, VA, US | 2022 |
| $1,000,000 | THE ASIAN AMERICAN FOUNDATION | ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Newton, MA, US | 2023 |
| $562,000 | WOMEN'S FOUNDATION FOR A GREATER MEMPHIS | ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Memphis, TN, US | 2022 |
| $560,000 | AMERICAN NATIONAL RED CROSS | ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Washington, DC, US | 2022 |
| $505,000 | FREESTORE FOODBANK | ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Cincinnati, OH, US | 2022 |
| $500,000 | AMERICAN NATIONAL RED CROSS | ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Washington, DC, US | 2023 |
| $500,000 | EASTERSEALS REDWOOD | ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Cincinnati, OH, US | 2023 |
| $500,000 | FREESTORE FOODBANK | ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Cincinnati, OH, US | 2023 |
| $500,000 | AMERICAN NATIONAL RED CROSS | ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Washington, DC, US | 2024 |
People
Compensation data from most recent available 990 forms
| Title | |||
|---|---|---|---|
PL
PATTY LEESEMANN
| EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $159,632 | 2024 |
AB
ALI BERMAN
| FOUNDATION PROGRAM MANAGER | $104,421 | 2024 |
KD
KEITH DAILEY
| PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR | $0 | 2024 |
JK
JODY KALMBACH
| DIRECTOR | $0 | 2024 |
CL
COLLEEN LINDHOLZ
| SECRETARY & DIRECTOR | $0 | 2024 |
KEITH DAILEY
PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR
JODY KALMBACH
DIRECTOR
COLLEEN LINDHOLZ
SECRETARY & DIRECTOR
TIM MASSA
VICE PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR
JAMIE CARR
FOUNDATION PROGRAM MANAGER
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Financial data sourced from IRS 990 forms via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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