Publix Super Markets Charities Inc
Accepts applications
Publix Super Markets Charities Inc is a private foundation in Lakeland, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $52.5 million in 3,269 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $1.3 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$52.5 million
- Number of grants3,269
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$1.3 million
- Assets$1.5 billion
- New grantees26%
Giving in 2024 was down from $58.6 million the year before.
26% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $58.6 million | 3,530 | $1.2 billion |
| 2024 | $52.5 million | 3,269 | $1.5 billion |
How to apply
| Contact | John Doran PO Box 407, Lakeland, FL 33802-0407 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (863) 686-8754 |
| What to submit | Applications should be submitted online at publixcharities.org and include the following: information on the organization, a copy of the 501(c)(3) determination letter issued by the internal revenue service, a brief budget, and a list of the organization's board of directors. If the applicant is working on a particular project, the applicant should provide the total cost of the project, the total amount of money pledged toward the project, the amount requested, and what support the applicant has received from other organizations within its community. The applicant should also include whether any deadlines are applicable. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Publix Super Markets Charities Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 1,785 | $30.4 million |
| Georgia | 450 | $7.2 million |
| North Carolina | 251 | $4.2 million |
| Alabama | 246 | $3.8 million |
| South Carolina | 188 | $3.0 million |
| Tennessee | 213 | $2.7 million |
| Virginia | 82 | $723,358 |
| Kentucky | 27 | $355,122 |
| District of Columbia | 13 | $69,912 |
| Ohio | 5 | $59,100 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bonnet Springs Park | Organization's charitable purpose | $1.3 million |
| United Way of Central Florida | Organization's charitable purpose | $1.2 million |
| United Way of Metro Atlanta | Organization's charitable purpose | $731,571 |
| United Way of Metro Atlanta | Organization's charitable purpose | $720,829 |
| United Way of Central Florida | Organization's charitable purpose | $671,282 |
| United Way of Central Alabama | Organization's charitable purpose | $473,751 |
| Florida Southern College | Organization's charitable purpose | $450,000 |
| United Way Miami Inc | Organization's charitable purpose | $395,461 |
| United Way of Broward County | Organization's charitable purpose | $382,428 |
| United Way Suncoast (Tampa Bay) | Organization's charitable purpose | $376,590 |
| United Way of Brevard County | Organization's charitable purpose | $351,302 |
| United Way Heart of Florida | Organization's charitable purpose | $333,637 |
| United Way of Broward County | Organization's charitable purpose | $321,714 |
| United Way of Northeast Florida | Organization's charitable purpose | $302,911 |
| United Way of Lee County | Organization's charitable purpose | $285,337 |
| United Way Suncoast (Tampa Bay) | Organization's charitable purpose | $279,184 |
| United Way of Palm Beach County | Organization's charitable purpose | $269,555 |
| United Way of Palm Beach County | Organization's charitable purpose | $264,031 |
| United Way of Collier and the Keys Inc | Organization's charitable purpose | $261,017 |
| United Way Miami Inc | Organization's charitable purpose | $259,628 |
| Feeding America Tampa Bay Inc | Organization's charitable purpose | $250,000 |
| Feeding South Florida | Organization's charitable purpose | $250,000 |
| Manna Foodbank Inc | Organization's charitable purpose | $250,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida | Organization's charitable purpose | $250,000 |
| Volunteer Florida Foundation | Organization's charitable purpose | $250,000 |
| University of Miami | Organization's charitable purpose | $246,369 |
| Harvest Hope Food Bank | Organization's charitable purpose | $243,000 |
| United Way of Volusia-Flagler Co Inc | Organization's charitable purpose | $230,687 |
| United Way of Lakesumter Counties | Organization's charitable purpose | $223,661 |
| United Way of Madison County | Organization's charitable purpose | $223,160 |
| United Way of Middle Tenn - DBA Metro Nashville | Organization's charitable purpose | $216,990 |
| United Way Heart of Florida | Organization's charitable purpose | $212,271 |
| All Faiths Food Bank Foundation | Organization's charitable purpose | $200,000 |
| America's Second Harvest of the Big Bend | Organization's charitable purpose | $200,000 |
| Chattanooga Area Food Bank Inc | Organization's charitable purpose | $200,000 |
| Feeding South Florida | Organization's charitable purpose | $200,000 |
| Food Bank of Northeast Georgia | Organization's charitable purpose | $200,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Hillsborough | Organization's charitable purpose | $200,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity in Atlanta Inc | Organization's charitable purpose | $200,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Broward Inc | Organization's charitable purpose | $200,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Hoyt Barnett
- Nicholas Barnett
- Tina Johnson
- John Attaway
- Kelly Williams-Puccio
- John Doran
Questions people ask
Does Publix Super Markets Charities Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Publix Super Markets Charities Inc give?
$52.5 million in tax year 2024, across 3,269 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Publix Super Markets Charities Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Hoyt Barnett (Chairman/Ceo - PT), Nicholas Barnett (Vp/Director - PT), Tina Johnson (Treasurer - PT) and John Attaway (Secretary - PT) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Publix Super Markets Charities Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, housing and homelessness and food and hunger.