Publix Super Markets Charities Inc
Publix Super Markets Charities Inc is a private foundation based in Lakeland, Florida. Established in 1966 by Publix founder George W. Jenkins, it supports nonprofit organizations serving communities in the Southeast.
Publix Super Markets Charities Inc at a glance
In short: Publix Super Markets Charities Inc gave $52.5M across 3,269 grants in 2024 (avg $16K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $52,517,489
- -10.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3,269
- -7.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $16,065
- -3.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $233,764,088
- -3.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (58% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Publix Super Markets Charities Inc
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations, and its website provides an online request process. Organizations register and then submit an application online. The stated application materials include organizational information, an IRS 501(c)(3) determination letter, a brief budget, and a list of the board of directors. For a specific project, applicants should also provide its total cost, funds pledged, amount requested, other community support received, and any applicable deadlines. The website says an organization must operate and/or serve clients in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, or Kentucky. The filing lists no award restrictions.
- Review Cycle
- The filing lists no deadlines. The website specifies March 1–April 30 submission for hunger-relief requests, with a September decision and announcement; July 1–August 31 for housing and shelter requests, with an end-of-year decision and announcement. Other nonprofit program and sponsorship requests may be submitted throughout the year.
- Deadline
- The filing lists no deadlines.
- Contact
Application contact: John Doran
Mailing address: PO Box 407, Lakeland, FL 33802-0407
Phone: (863) 686-8754
Website: https://publixcharities.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Publix Super Markets Charities Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was United Way of Central Florida ($1.9M across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $9.0M.
Organizations only. It also paid 3 grants to individuals ($650), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
6,802 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6,235 grants of 6,802 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports nonprofits throughout the Southeast. Its website identifies Florida, Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and Kentucky as eligible states. In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to Florida (58%), Georgia (14%), North Carolina (8%), Alabama (7%), and South Carolina (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3,269 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Publix Super Markets Charities Inc gives
- 74% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 24% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 80% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $41.4M (2020) to $58.6M (2023). In 2024 it made 3,269 grants totaling $52.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bonnet Springs Park Lakeland, FL | Organization's Charitable Purpose | $1,250,000 |
| United Way of Central Florida Highland City, FL | Organization's Charitable Purpose | $1,245,191 |
| United Way of Metro Atlanta Atlanta, GA | Organization's Charitable Purpose | $731,571 |
| United Way of Metro Atlanta Atlanta, GA | Organization's Charitable Purpose | $720,829 |
| United Way of Central Florida Highland City, FL | Organization's Charitable Purpose | $671,282 |
| United Way of Central Alabama Birmingham, AL | Organization's Charitable Purpose | $473,751 |
| Florida Southern College Lakeland, FL | Organization's Charitable Purpose | $450,000 |
| United Way Miami Inc Miami, FL | Organization's Charitable Purpose | $395,461 |
| United Way of Broward County Ft Lauderdale, FL | Organization's Charitable Purpose | $382,428 |
| United Way Suncoast (Tampa Bay) Tampa, FL | Organization's Charitable Purpose | $376,590 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $233,764,088 | $44,132,263 | $53,500,291 | $52,517,489 | 3,269 | $52,589,480 | $44,116,966 | $66,031,505 |
| 2023 | $243,132,116 | $50,981,242 | $59,360,910 | $58,608,938 | 3,530 | $58,681,826 | $50,964,419 | $58,689,510 |
| 2022 | $251,511,784 | $49,869,374 | $57,680,328 | $57,350,838 | 1 | $57,382,513 | $49,839,379 | $57,111,774 |
| 2021 | $259,322,738 | $58,315,085 | $43,184,008 | $42,224,638 | 1 | $42,254,538 | $58,290,172 | $54,302,622 |
| 2020 | $244,191,661 | $27,389,235 | $41,816,500 | $41,359,838 | 1 | — | $27,370,016 | $45,324,963 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Publix Super Markets Charities Inc reported a distributable amount of $66.0M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Publix Charities says its mission is to support nonprofits that assist people in need so they can have the opportunity to lead successful lives. Its focus areas include hunger relief, housing and shelter, youth, education, and community support.
Examples of 2024 grantees illustrate the range of organizations it supports. Bonnet Springs Park described its mission as enriching the community through nature, culture, recreation, and education. United Way of Central Florida said it works to identify community needs and mobilize resources for local change. Florida Southern College described its commitment to educational excellence.
Grantmaking
In 2024, Publix Charities reported 3,269 grants totaling $52,517,489. Grant amounts ranged from $25 to $1,250,000, with a median grant of $2,500.
Among the largest reported grants were $1,250,000 to Bonnet Springs Park in Lakeland, Florida; $1,245,191 and $671,282 to United Way of Central Florida; $731,571 and $720,829 to United Way of Metro Atlanta; $473,751 to United Way of Central Alabama; and $450,000 to Florida Southern College.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Hoyt Barnett as chairman/CEO; Nicholas Barnett as vice president/director; Tina Johnson as treasurer; John Attaway as secretary; and Kelly Williams-Puccio and John Doran as directors.
Publix Super Markets Charities Inc is led by Hoyt Barnett, Chairman & CEO - Pt since 2023 (on filings since 2020); all 6 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Hoyt Barnett
Chairman & CEO - Pt
Chairman & Ceo-Pt → Chairman & CEO - Pt, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$6K (2020) → $7K (2024)
Kelly Williams-Puccio
Director - Pt
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$6K (2020) → $7K (2024)
Nicholas Barnett
Vice President & Director - Pt
Vice President & Director-Pt → Vice President & Director - Pt, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$6K (2020) → $7K (2024)
John Doran
Director - Pt
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
$5K (2024)
John Attaway
Secretary - Pt
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$6K (2020) → $7K (2024)
Tina Johnson
Treasurer - Pt
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$8K (2020) → $10K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Sharon Miller (2020–2022) — Director - Pt
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $10K, to Tina Johnson (Treasurer - Pt). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Publix Super Markets Charities Inc
How much does Publix Super Markets Charities Inc give each year?
Publix Super Markets Charities Inc gave $52.5M across 3,269 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $58.6M across 3,530 grants.
What is Publix Super Markets Charities Inc's typical grant size?
Publix Super Markets Charities Inc's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $16,065, across 3,269 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Publix Super Markets Charities Inc give grants?
Publix Super Markets Charities Inc gives mostly in Florida: 58% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Georgia (14%) and North Carolina (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Lakeland, FL (162 grants), Jacksonville, FL (113 grants), Tampa, FL (104 grants) and Atlanta, GA (97 grants).
Who are Publix Super Markets Charities Inc's largest grantees?
Publix Super Markets Charities Inc's largest 2024 grantees include United Way of Central Florida ($1,916,473 across 2 grants), United Way of Metro Atlanta ($1,452,400 across 2 grants) and Bonnet Springs Park ($1,265,000 across 5 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 3 grants to individuals ($650), which are not listed by name. Together they received 9% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Publix Super Markets Charities Inc?
Publix Super Markets Charities Inc reported $233.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $52.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $66.0M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Publix Super Markets Charities Inc fund?
Publix Charities says its mission is to support nonprofits that assist people in need so they can have the opportunity to lead successful lives. Its focus areas include hunger relief, housing and shelter, youth, education, and community support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Publix Super Markets Charities Inc?
The foundation’s filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations, and its website provides an online request process. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Publix Super Markets Charities Inc's EIN?
Publix Super Markets Charities Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-6194119. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Publix Super Markets Charities Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 8, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/publix-super-markets-charities-inc-morg_8bcd1417ff5b42568b346337f46b31db
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