KROGER CO ZERO HUNGER ZERO WASTE FOUNDATION
2024 · Form 990 · revenue $8.8M · expenses $6.6M · assets $21.7M
- Also known as
- WASTE FOUNDATION
- EIN
- 83-0898036
- Address
- 1014 VINE STREET, CINCINNATI, OH 45202-1100
- Website
- THEKROGERCOZEROHUNGERZEROWASTEFOUNDATION.COM
- NTEE code
- K30
- Subsection
- 501(c)(3)
- Ruling year
- 2011
- Cross-check
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Mission
THE FOUNDATION AIMS TO HELP END HUNGER AND WASTE IN COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE U.S.
Each tax year counts once: when a return was amended, only the latest return for that period is used below (superseded returns stay listed, greyed, under Finances).
People paid by the organization
4 people paid across every filing: current people first, then by total pay from this organization. Organizations counts every nonprofit each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Latest year pay | Total pay from here | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patty Leesemann | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR / INTER | 2022-2024 | $226,401 | $527,760 | 3 |
| Jamie Carr | ASSISTANT SECRETARY | 2023-2024 | $162,108 | $198,200 | 2 |
| Sunny Reelhorn Parr (former) | IMMEDIATE PAST EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 2019-2022 | $65,761 | $408,115 | 3 |
| Ali Berman (former) | FORMER ASSISTANT SECRETARY | 2022-2023 | $71,825 | $204,656 | 2 |
Unpaid officers and directors · 12 people
| Name | Latest title | Years | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keith Dailey | VICE PRESIDENT AND DIRECTO | 2019-2024 | 2 |
| Denise Osterhues | PRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR | 2019-2024 | 1 |
| Milen Mahadevan | SECRETARY AND DIRECTOR | 2019-2024 | 2 |
| Emily Hartmann | FORMER DIRECTOR | 2019-2024 | 1 |
| Victor Smith | DIRECTOR | 2021-2024 | 1 |
| Lisa Zwack | DIRECTOR | 2023-2024 | 1 |
| Ryan Verbecken | DIRECTOR | 2023-2024 | 1 |
| Juan De Paoli | DIRECTOR | 2023-2024 | 1 |
| Mike Schlotman (former) | DIRECTOR | 2019-2022 | 1 |
| Kate Ward (former) | TREASURER | 2019-2021 | 2 |
| Liz Ferneding (former) | FORMER DIRECTOR-TERM ENDED 7/1/20 | 2019-2020 | 1 |
| Mark Purtilar (former) | FORMER DIRECTOR-TERM ENDED 10/1/20 | 2019-2020 | 1 |
People by year
2024 · 10 people listed · 2 paid, $389K · 0 employees · 0 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PATTY LEESEMANN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR / INTER | 16 | $226,401 | $0 | $0 | $226,401 | 3 |
| JAMIE CARR | ASSISTANT SECRETARY | 15 | $162,108 | $0 | $0 | $162,108 | 2 |
| DENISE OSTERHUES | PRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KEITH DAILEY | VICE PRESIDENT AND DIRECTO | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| MILEN MAHADEVAN | SECRETARY AND DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| EMILY HARTMANN | FORMER DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| VICTOR SMITH | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| LISA ZWACK | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RYAN VERBECKEN | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JUAN DE PAOLI | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2023 · 11 people listed · 3 paid, $328K · 0 employees · 0 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PATTY LEESEMANN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR / INTERIM TREASURER | 16 | $0 | $220,365 | $0 | $220,365 | 3 |
| ALI BERMAN | FORMER ASSISTANT SECRETARY | 15 | $0 | $71,825 | $0 | $71,825 | 2 |
| JAMIE CARR | ASSISTANT SECRETARY | 15 | $0 | $36,092 | $0 | $36,092 | 2 |
| DENISE OSTERHUES | PRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KEITH DAILEY | VICE PRESIDENT AND DIRECTO | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| MILEN MAHADEVAN | SECRETARY AND DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| EMILY HARTMANN | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| VICTOR SMITH | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| LISA ZWACK | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RYAN VERBECKEN | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JUAN DE PAOLI | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2022 · 9 people listed · 3 paid, $280K · 0 employees · 0 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALI BERMAN | ASSISTANT SECRETARY | 16 | $0 | $132,831 | $0 | $132,831 | 2 |
| PATTY LEESEMANN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 16 | $0 | $80,994 | $0 | $80,994 | 3 |
| SUNNY REELHORN PARR | IMMEDIATE PAST EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 16 | $0 | $65,761 | $0 | $65,761 | 3 |
| DENISE OSTERHUES | PRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KEITH DAILEY | VICE PRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| MILEN MAHADEVAN | SECRETARY AND DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| EMILY HARTMANN | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MIKE SCHLOTMAN | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| VICTOR SMITH | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2021 · 8 people listed · 1 paid, $138K · 0 employees · 0 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUNNY REELHORN PARR | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 15 | $0 | $137,592 | $0 | $137,592 | 3 |
| DENISE OSTERHUES | PRESIDENT | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KEITH DAILEY | VICE PRESIDENT | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| MILEN MAHADEVAN | SECRETARY | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| KATE WARD | TREASURER | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| EMILY HARTMANN | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MIKE SCHLOTMAN | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| VICTOR SMITH | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2020 · 10 people listed · 1 paid, $113K · 0 employees · 0 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUNNY REELHORN PARR | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 16 | $0 | $112,922 | $0 | $112,922 | 3 |
| DENISE OSTERHUES | PRESIDENT | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KEITH DAILEY | VICE PRESIDENT | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| MILEN MAHADEVAN | SECRETARY | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| KATE WARD | TREASURER | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| LIZ FERNEDING | FORMER DIRECTOR-TERM ENDED 7/1/20 | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| EMILY HARTMANN | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MARK PURTILAR | FORMER DIRECTOR-TERM ENDED 10/1/20 | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MIKE SCHLOTMAN | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SUNNY REELHORN PARR | FORMER DIRECTOR-TERM ENDED 4/30/20 | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 3 |
2019 · 9 people listed · 1 paid, $92K · 0 employees · 0 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUNNY REELHORN PARR | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 16 | $0 | $91,840 | $0 | $91,840 | 3 |
| DENISE OSTERHUES | PRESIDENT | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KEITH DAILEY | VICE PRESIDENT | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| MILEN MAHADEVAN | SECRETARY | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| KATE WARD | TREASURER | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| LIZ FERNEDING | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| EMILY HARTMANN | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MARK PURTILAR | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MIKE SCHLOTMAN | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
Highest-paid independent contractors
2023 · 1 contractor · $106K
| Name | Location | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| BLANK SPACE STRATEGY | MARINA DEL REY, CA | STRATEGIC ADVISOR SERVICES | $105,788 |
2022 · 2 contractors · $237K
| Name | Location | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| FOR MOMENTUM | ATLANTA, GA | MARKETPLACE RESEARCH, STRATEGIC COUNSEL, | $131,381 |
| TAFT STETTINIUS & HOLLISTER LLP | CINCINNATI, OH | LEGAL AND STATE REGISTRATION SERVICES | $105,664 |
Who the money went to
Grants this organization reported paying: Schedule I Part II of the Form 990, or the grants-paid list on the 990-PF. Open a year for every recipient. Recipients link to their own page when the grant names an EIN we have (990-PF grants list no EIN, so those link only on an exact, unique name and state). Grants to individuals are counted; their names are not shown.
2024 · 141 grants to organizations · $6.1M
Listed grants add up to $6,148,836; the return's “grants paid” expense line says $6,363,984. Returns can differ here (grants paid vs. accrued, items listed elsewhere); check the filing.
2023 · 67 grants to organizations · $7.3M
2022 · 150 grants to organizations · $9.2M
Listed grants add up to $9,167,166; the return's “grants paid” expense line says $9,296,360. Returns can differ here (grants paid vs. accrued, items listed elsewhere); check the filing.
2021 · 133 grants to organizations · $17.9M
2020 · 319 grants to organizations · $16.5M
2019 · 266 grants to organizations · $9.8M
Negative amounts are returned or refunded grants; they are listed last and left out of the totals of grants paid.
Who gave
Contributor names are not public for this form type.
Public charities filing Form 990 or 990-EZ report large donors on Schedule B, but the IRS withholds their names and addresses from public copies. Private foundations (990-PF) are different: their contributors are public.
Grants received from DAF sponsors and foundations
5 grants to this organization reported by other filers, $12,500 in all. Schedule I grants are matched by the EIN the grantor reported; 990-PF grants list no EIN, so those are matched by exact name and state. Grantor type: private foundation (990-PF), DAF sponsor (answered yes to maintaining donor-advised funds that year), or other public charity. Unusual is not the same as improper. Many of these patterns have ordinary explanations. Check the filing.
| Year | Grantor | Grantor type | Amount | Purpose | Matched by | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | UKROPS HOMESTYLE FOODS EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION | Private foundation | $5,000 | Support of Hurrican Helene Relief Efforts | name and state | view |
| 2024 | REPUBLIC NATIONAL DISTRIBUTING COMPANY FOUNDATION INC | Private foundation | $500 | FUNDRAISER | name and state | view |
| 2023 | REPUBLIC NATIONAL DISTRIBUTING COMPANY FOUNDATION INC | Private foundation | $2,000 | FUNDRAISER | name and state | view |
| 2022 | REPUBLIC NATIONAL DISTRIBUTING COMPANY FOUNDATION INC | Private foundation | $2,000 | COMMUNITY SERVICE | name and state | view |
| 2021 | REPUBLIC NATIONAL DISTRIBUTING COMPANY FOUNDATION INC | Private foundation | $3,000 | COMMUNITY SERVICE | name and state | view |
Finances
Newest first. Each filing: its name on one row, its figures on the row beneath. Greyed filings are superseded by a later return for the same period and are left out everywhere else on this page.
| Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Contributions | Program revenue | Officer pay | Employees | Volunteers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $8,825,113 | $6,603,934 | $21,714,003 | $21,714,003 | $8,182,318 | $0 | $388,509 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $8,577,535 | $7,816,935 | $19,492,824 | $19,492,824 | $7,958,030 | $0 | $0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $19,098,786 | $11,811,340 | $18,732,224 | $18,732,224 | $19,052,230 | $0 | $0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $15,207,931 | $18,630,061 | $11,444,778 | $11,444,778 | $15,207,931 | $0 | $0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $29,035,198 | $16,986,851 | $14,866,908 | $14,866,908 | $29,035,198 | $0 | $0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $13,129,744 | $10,230,468 | $2,830,130 | $2,818,561 | $13,129,744 | $0 | $0 | 0 | 0 |
Where the money went
Every expense line on each return, biggest first: Form 990 Part IX (with its program, management and fundraising columns), 990-EZ Part I, or 990-PF Part I. Event marks lines the organization itself describes as events. “Events” in each summary adds those lines, conferences and meetings, and the direct costs of fundraising events. Unusual is not the same as improper. Many of these patterns have ordinary explanations. Check the filing.
2024 · Form 990 · $6,603,934 spent · pay $0 · grants $6,363,984 · events $37,607
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grants to US organizations and governments | $6,363,984 | $6,363,984 | - | - | 96.4% | |
| Fees: legal | $91,209 | - | $91,209 | - | 1.4% | |
| Fees: other services | $42,839 | - | $42,839 | - | 0.6% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $37,607 | - | $37,607 | - | 0.6% | |
| Fees: accounting | $27,420 | - | $27,420 | - | 0.4% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $27,021 | - | $27,021 | - | 0.4% | |
| Other (as described) | BANK SERVICE CHARGES | $9,212 | - | $9,212 | - | 0.1% |
| Other (as described) | REGISTRATION FEES | $4,642 | - | $4,642 | - | 0.1% |
| Total | $6,603,934 | 100% |
2023 · Form 990 · $7,816,935 spent · pay $0 · grants $7,367,957 · events $32,175
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grants to US organizations and governments | $7,367,957 | $7,367,957 | - | - | 94.3% | |
| Fees: other services | $238,144 | - | $238,144 | - | 3.0% | |
| Fees: legal | $72,246 | - | $72,246 | - | 0.9% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $56,250 | - | $56,250 | - | 0.7% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $32,175 | - | $32,175 | - | 0.4% | |
| Fees: accounting | $28,510 | - | $28,510 | - | 0.4% | |
| Other (as described) | BANK SERVICE CHARGES | $17,475 | - | $17,475 | - | 0.2% |
| Other (as described) | REGISTRATION FEES | $4,178 | - | $4,178 | - | 0.1% |
| Total | $7,816,935 | 100% |
2022 · Form 990 · $11,811,340 spent · pay $0 · grants $9,296,360 · events $46,663
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grants to US organizations and governments | $9,296,360 | $9,296,360 | - | - | 78.7% | |
| Other (as described) | FOOD DONATION EXPENSE | $2,026,560 | $2,026,560 | - | - | 17.2% |
| Fees: other services | $178,849 | - | $178,849 | - | 1.5% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $113,483 | - | $113,483 | - | 1.0% | |
| Fees: legal | $105,664 | - | $105,664 | - | 0.9% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $46,663 | - | $46,663 | - | 0.4% | |
| Fees: accounting | $26,967 | - | $26,967 | - | 0.2% | |
| Other (as described) | BANK SERVICE CHARGES | $13,141 | - | $13,141 | - | 0.1% |
| Other (as described) | REGISTRATION FEES | $3,653 | - | $3,653 | - | 0.0% |
| Total | $11,811,340 | 100% |
2021 · Form 990 · $18,630,061 spent · pay $0 · grants $17,990,181 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grants to US organizations and governments | $17,990,181 | $17,990,181 | - | - | 96.6% | |
| Fees: other services | $367,928 | - | $367,928 | - | 2.0% | |
| Fees: legal | $162,411 | - | $162,411 | - | 0.9% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $71,008 | - | $71,008 | - | 0.4% | |
| Fees: accounting | $23,726 | - | $23,726 | - | 0.1% | |
| Other (as described) | BANK SERVICE CHARGES | $10,002 | - | $10,002 | - | 0.1% |
| Other (as described) | REGISTRATION FEES | $4,805 | - | $4,805 | - | 0.0% |
| Total | $18,630,061 | 100% |
2020 · Form 990 · $16,986,851 spent · pay $0 · grants $16,480,201 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grants to US organizations and governments | $16,480,201 | $16,480,201 | - | - | 97.0% | |
| Fees: other services | $335,813 | - | $335,813 | - | 2.0% | |
| Fees: legal | $124,703 | - | $124,703 | - | 0.7% | |
| Fees: accounting | $23,795 | - | $23,795 | - | 0.1% | |
| Other (as described) | BANK SERVICE CHARGES | $10,106 | - | $10,106 | - | 0.1% |
| Other (as described) | REGISTRATION FEES | $8,973 | - | $8,973 | - | 0.1% |
| Advertising and promotion | $3,260 | - | $3,260 | - | 0.0% | |
| Total | $16,986,851 | 100% |
2019 · Form 990 · $10,230,468 spent · pay $0 · grants $9,828,182 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grants to US organizations and governments | $9,828,182 | $9,828,182 | - | - | 96.1% | |
| Fees: legal | $268,418 | - | $268,418 | - | 2.6% | |
| Fees: other services | $83,697 | - | $83,697 | - | 0.8% | |
| Fees: management | $36,600 | - | $36,600 | - | 0.4% | |
| Other (as described) | REGISTRATION FEES | $9,213 | - | $9,213 | - | 0.1% |
| Other (as described) | BANK SERVICE CHARGES | $3,218 | - | $3,218 | - | 0.0% |
| Advertising and promotion | $640 | - | $640 | - | 0.0% | |
| Fees: accounting | $500 | - | $500 | - | 0.0% | |
| Total | $10,230,468 | 100% |