Publix Super Markets Charities Inc
Historical FunderLakeland, Florida · EIN 59-6194119 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$52.5M
Organizations funded3,269
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$1.5B
Half of its grants to organizations were between $475 and $9,400.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | JOHN DORAN |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 407, LAKELAND FL 338020407 |
| Phone | 8636868754 |
| Form and materials | 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. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
45% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | 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 |
| United Way of Brevard County | Rockledge, FL | Organization's charitable purpose | $351,302 |
| United Way Heart of Florida | Orlando, FL | Organization's charitable purpose | $333,637 |
| United Way of Broward County | Ft Lauderdale, FL | Organization's charitable purpose | $321,714 |
| United Way of Northeast Florida | Jacksonville, FL | Organization's charitable purpose | $302,911 |
| United Way of Lee County | Opelika, AL | Organization's charitable purpose | $285,337 |
| United Way Suncoast (Tampa Bay) | Tampa, FL | Organization's charitable purpose | $279,184 |
| United Way of Palm Beach County | West Palm Beach, FL | Organization's charitable purpose | $269,555 |
| United Way of Palm Beach County | West Palm Beach, FL | Organization's charitable purpose | $264,031 |
| United Way of Collier and the Keys Inc | Naples, FL | Organization's charitable purpose | $261,017 |
| United Way Miami Inc | Miami, FL | Organization's charitable purpose | $259,628 |
| Feeding America Tampa Bay Inc | Tampa, FL | Organization's charitable purpose | $250,000 |
| Feeding South Florida | Pembroke Park, FL | Organization's charitable purpose | $250,000 |
| Manna Foodbank Inc | Mills River, NC | Organization's charitable purpose | $250,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida | Orlando, FL | Organization's charitable purpose | $250,000 |
| Volunteer Florida Foundation | Tallahassee, FL | Organization's charitable purpose | $250,000 |
| University of Miami | Coral Gables, FL | Organization's charitable purpose | $246,369 |
| Harvest Hope Food Bank | Columbia, SC | Organization's charitable purpose | $243,000 |
| United Way of Volusia-Flagler Co Inc | Daytona Beach, FL | Organization's charitable purpose | $230,687 |
| United Way of Lakesumter Counties | Leesburg, FL | Organization's charitable purpose | $223,661 |
| United Way of Madison County | Huntsville, AL | Organization's charitable purpose | $223,160 |
| United Way of Middle Tenn - Dba Metro Nashville | Nashville, TN | Organization's charitable purpose | $216,990 |
| United Way Heart of Florida | Orlando, FL | Organization's charitable purpose | $212,271 |
| All Faiths Food Bank Foundation | Sarasota, FL | Organization's charitable purpose | $200,000 |
| America's Second Harvest of the Big Bend | Tallahassee, FL | Organization's charitable purpose | $200,000 |
| Chattanooga Area Food Bank Inc | Chattanooga, TN | Organization's charitable purpose | $200,000 |
| Feeding South Florida | Pembroke Park, FL | Organization's charitable purpose | $200,000 |
| Food Bank of Northeast Georgia | Athens, GA | Organization's charitable purpose | $200,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Hillsborough | Tampa, FL | Organization's charitable purpose | $200,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity in Atlanta Inc | Atlanta, GA | Organization's charitable purpose | $200,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Broward Inc | Ft Lauderdale, FL | Organization's charitable purpose | $200,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Greater Miami Inc | Miami, FL | Organization's charitable purpose | $200,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Greater Orlando Area Inc | Orlando, FL | Organization's charitable purpose | $200,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Greater Palm Beach County | Riviera Beach, FL | Organization's charitable purpose | $200,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas County | Clearwater, FL | Organization's charitable purpose | $200,000 |
| Heart of Alabama Food Bank | Montgomery, AL | Organization's charitable purpose | $200,000 |
| Inter-Faith Food Shuttle | Raleigh, NC | Organization's charitable purpose | $200,000 |
| Palm Beach County Food Bank Inc | Lake Worth, FL | Organization's charitable purpose | $200,000 |
| Second Harvest of South Georgia | Valdosta, GA | Organization's charitable purpose | $200,000 |
| United Way of Pasco County | Land O Lakes, FL | Organization's charitable purpose | $194,573 |
| University of Miami | Coral Gables, FL | Organization's charitable purpose | $192,500 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North Carolina | Winston Salem, NC | Organization's charitable purpose | $185,000 |
| United Way of Brevard County | Rockledge, FL | Organization's charitable purpose | $183,657 |
| Golden Harvest Food Bank | Augusta, GA | Organization's charitable purpose | $180,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity North Central Georgia Inc | Roswell, GA | Organization's charitable purpose | $180,000 |
| America's Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia | Savannah, GA | Organization's charitable purpose | $178,000 |
| Atlanta Community Food Bank | Atlanta, GA | Organization's charitable purpose | $175,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Jacksonville-Habijax | Jacksonville, FL | Organization's charitable purpose | $175,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Lee & Hendry Counties | North Ft Myers, FL | Organization's charitable purpose | $175,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina | Charlotte, NC | Organization's charitable purpose | $175,000 |
| Treasure Coast Food Bank | Fort Pierce, FL | Organization's charitable purpose | $175,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 3,269 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $52,514,314 | 3,280 |
| 2023 | $58,601,488 | 3,536 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543219349104269
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 59-6194119
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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