How to apply
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… Contact: John Doran, Po Box 407, Lakeland, Fl, 8636868754 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: NONE
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2024
Top 60 of 3,280 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bonnet Springs ParkLakeland, FL | Organization's charitable purpose | $1.3M |
| United Way of Central FloridaHighland City, FL | Organization's charitable purpose | $1.2M |
| United Way of Metro AtlantaAtlanta, GA | Organization's charitable purpose | $732K |
| United Way of Metro AtlantaAtlanta, GA | Organization's charitable purpose | $721K |
| United Way of Central FloridaHighland City, FL | Organization's charitable purpose | $671K |
| United Way of Central AlabamaBirmingham, AL | Organization's charitable purpose | $474K |
| Florida Southern CollegeLakeland, FL | Organization's charitable purpose | $450K |
| United Way Miami IncMiami, FL | Organization's charitable purpose | $395K |
| United Way of Broward CountyFort Lauderdale, FL | Organization's charitable purpose | $382K |
| United Way Suncoast (tampa Bay)Tampa, FL | Organization's charitable purpose | $377K |
| United Way of Brevard CountyRockledge, FL | Organization's charitable purpose | $351K |
| United Way Heart of FloridaOrlando, FL | Organization's charitable purpose | $334K |
| United Way of Broward CountyFort Lauderdale, FL | Organization's charitable purpose | $322K |
| United Way of Northeast FloridaJacksonville, FL | Organization's charitable purpose | $303K |
| United Way of Lee CountyOpelika, AL | Organization's charitable purpose | $285K |
| United Way Suncoast (tampa Bay)Tampa, FL | Organization's charitable purpose | $279K |
| United Way of Palm Beach CountyWest Palm Beach, FL | Organization's charitable purpose | $270K |
| United Way of Palm Beach CountyWest Palm Beach, FL | Organization's charitable purpose | $264K |
| United Way of Collier and the Keys IncNaples, FL | Organization's charitable purpose | $261K |
| United Way Miami IncMiami, FL | Organization's charitable purpose | $260K |
| Feeding America Tampa Bay IncTampa, FL | Organization's charitable purpose | $250K |
| Feeding South FloridaPembroke Park, FL | Organization's charitable purpose | $250K |
| Manna Foodbank IncMills River, NC | Organization's charitable purpose | $250K |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Central FloridaOrlando, FL | Organization's charitable purpose | $250K |
| Volunteer Florida FoundationTallahassee, FL | Organization's charitable purpose | $250K |
| University of MiamiCoral Gables, FL | Organization's charitable purpose | $246K |
| Harvest Hope Food BankColumbia, SC | Organization's charitable purpose | $243K |
| United Way of Volusia-Flagler Co IncDaytona Beach, FL | Organization's charitable purpose | $231K |
| United Way of Lakesumter CountiesLeesburg, FL | Organization's charitable purpose | $224K |
| United Way of Madison CountyHuntsville, AL | Organization's charitable purpose | $223K |
| United Way of Middle Tenn - Dba Metro NashvilleNashville, TN | Organization's charitable purpose | $217K |
| United Way Heart of FloridaOrlando, FL | Organization's charitable purpose | $212K |
| All Faiths Food Bank FoundationSarasota, FL | Organization's charitable purpose | $200K |
| America's Second Harvest of the Big BendTallahassee, FL | Organization's charitable purpose | $200K |
| Chattanooga Area Food Bank IncChattanooga, TN | Organization's charitable purpose | $200K |
| Feeding South FloridaPembroke Park, FL | Organization's charitable purpose | $200K |
| Food Bank of Northeast GeorgiaAthens, GA | Organization's charitable purpose | $200K |
| Habitat for Humanity HillsboroughTampa, FL | Organization's charitable purpose | $200K |
| Habitat for Humanity in Atlanta IncAtlanta, GA | Organization's charitable purpose | $200K |
| Habitat for Humanity of Broward IncFort Lauderdale, FL | Organization's charitable purpose | $200K |
| Habitat for Humanity of Greater Miami IncMiami, FL | Organization's charitable purpose | $200K |
| Habitat for Humanity of Greater Orlando Area IncOrlando, FL | Organization's charitable purpose | $200K |
| Habitat for Humanity of Greater Palm Beach CountyRiviera Beach, FL | Organization's charitable purpose | $200K |
| Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas CountyClearwater, FL | Organization's charitable purpose | $200K |
| Heart of Alabama Food BankMontgomery, AL | Organization's charitable purpose | $200K |
| Inter-Faith Food ShuttleRaleigh, NC | Organization's charitable purpose | $200K |
| Palm Beach County Food Bank IncLake Worth, FL | Organization's charitable purpose | $200K |
| Second Harvest of South GeorgiaValdosta, GA | Organization's charitable purpose | $200K |
| United Way of Pasco CountyLand O Lakes, FL | Organization's charitable purpose | $195K |
| University of MiamiCoral Gables, FL | Organization's charitable purpose | $193K |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North CarolinaWinston Salem, NC | Organization's charitable purpose | $185K |
| United Way of Brevard CountyRockledge, FL | Organization's charitable purpose | $184K |
| Golden Harvest Food BankAugusta, GA | Organization's charitable purpose | $180K |
| Habitat for Humanity North Central Georgia IncRoswell, GA | Organization's charitable purpose | $180K |
| America's Second Harvest of Coastal GeorgiaSavannah, GA | Organization's charitable purpose | $178K |
| Atlanta Community Food BankAtlanta, GA | Organization's charitable purpose | $175K |
| Habitat for Humanity of Jacksonville-HabijaxJacksonville, FL | Organization's charitable purpose | $175K |
| Habitat for Humanity of Lee & Hendry CountiesNorth Fort Myers, FL | Organization's charitable purpose | $175K |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of MetrolinaCharlotte, NC | Organization's charitable purpose | $175K |
| Treasure Coast Food BankFort Pierce, FL | Organization's charitable purpose | $175K |
By state: Florida 1794 · Georgia 450 · North Carolina 251 · Alabama 246 · South Carolina 188 · Tennessee 214
About this foundation
Publix Super Markets Charities Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Lakeland, Florida, tax-exempt since 1967. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Publix Super Markets Charities Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. 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… Deadlines: NONE.
How much does Publix Super Markets Charities Inc give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $53M across 3,280 grants, a median of $2,500.
Where does Publix Super Markets Charities Inc give?
Florida (1794 grants), Georgia (450 grants), North Carolina (251 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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