Emeryville, CA

GROCERY OUTLET TOUCHING LIVES FOUNDATION

EIN 36-4709516

Housing, Food & Basic Needs Emergency Assistance & Relief

Mission

Provides emergency financial assistance to Grocery Outlet store operators, employees and their immediate family members who suffer hardship from extended illness, injury, natural disaster, fire, flood or other catastrophic events. ([projects.propublica.org](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/364709516?utm_source=openai))

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

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About GROCERY OUTLET TOUCHING LIVES FOUNDATION

Grocery Outlet Touching Lives Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity based in Emeryville, California, established in 2011 to deliver financial and emergency assistance to members of the Grocery Outlet family (store operators, employees and their immediate families). ([projects.propublica.org](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/364709516?utm_source=openai))

The foundation is funded primarily by contributions from Grocery Outlet and its independent operators and is referenced in the company’s recent impact/ESG and proxy materials. Recent Form 990 filings and nonprofit data show ongoing activity and financial capacity (reported revenue and contributions in recent years and total assets of approximately $1.3–1.4M as of the most recent filings). ([projects.propublica.org](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/364709516?utm_source=openai))

Notable achievements

Established to support employees

Founded in 2011 as a 501(c)(3) organization to provide targeted, emergency financial aid to Grocery Outlet store operators, employees and immediate family members facing catastrophic events. ([projects.propublica.org](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/364709516?utm_source=openai))

Sustained funding and assets

Form 990 filings in recent years report steady contributions and net assets that have grown to roughly $1.3–1.4 million, enabling the foundation to fund emergency grants and assistance programs. ([projects.propublica.org](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/364709516?utm_source=openai))

Embedded in company community programs

Integrated into Grocery Outlet’s community and fundraising activities (including company-wide food drives and operator fundraising), which support the foundation’s mission and employee assistance work. ([materials.proxyvote.com](https://materials.proxyvote.com/Approved/39874R/20240409/NOMNP_569501.PDF?utm_source=openai))

At a glance

Total assets: $1.4M
Annual revenue: $235K
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 36-4709516
Location: Emeryville, CA
Website: www.groceryoutlet.com
On Mahalo since: May 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity (EIN 36-4709516) — EIN and tax-exempt status confirmed in nonprofit filings. ([projects.propublica.org](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/364709516?utm_source=openai))

Listed in major nonprofit databases (ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, CauseIQ, Benevity) and included in Grocery Outlet’s corporate ESG/impact disclosures. ([projects.propublica.org](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/364709516?utm_source=openai))

Present in charity/registry platforms (e.g., Charity Navigator listing) though some evaluative data (constituent feedback/culture metrics) are not available for a full Charity Navigator rating. ([charitynavigator.org](https://www.charitynavigator.org/ein/364709516?utm_source=openai))

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