Private foundation · Lakeland, FL (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Publix Super Markets Charities Inc.
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 214 totaling $2.7 million · 20 in Knox County
- Typical grant
- $475 to $9,377 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $2,500, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County, Rutherford County, Hamilton County, Williamson County, Knox County, Sumner County, Bradley County, Blount County and 11 more · plus 3066 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 19% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 34 of 176.
- Total giving that year
- $52.5 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $52.5M | $2.7M | 214 |
| 2023 | $58.6M | $2.4M | 232 |
How to apply
- Contact
- John doran · lakeland · 8636868754
- What to send
- 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.
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2024. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Hoyt BarnettChairman/ceo - pt
- Nicholas BarnettVp/director - pt
- Tina JohnsonTreasurer - pt
- John AttawaySecretary - pt
- Kelly Williams-PuccioDirector - pt
- John DoranDirector - pt
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Knox County grants are listed first, then the largest. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Way of Greater Knoxville | Knoxville, Knox County | Organization's charitable purpose | $49K |
| Knoxville Habitat for Humanity | Knoxville, Knox County | Organization's charitable purpose | $40K |
| United Way of Greater Knoxville | Knoxville, Knox County | Organization's charitable purpose | $21K |
| Knox Area Rescue Ministries -Karm | Knoxville, Knox County | Organization's charitable purpose | $10K |
| Catholic Charities of East Tennessee | Knoxville, Knox County | Organization's charitable purpose | $7,500 |
| Boy Scouts-Great Smoky Mountain Council | Knoxville, Knox County | Organization's charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Knoxville Museum of Art | Knoxville, Knox County | Organization's charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Knoxville Zoological Gardens Inc. | Knoxville, Knox County | Organization's charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Tennessee | Knoxville, Knox County | Organization's charitable purpose | $3,500 |
| United Way of Greater Knoxville | Knoxville, Knox County | Organization's charitable purpose | $3,000 |
| University of Tennessee Foundation Inc. | Knoxville, Knox County | Organization's charitable purpose | $3,000 |
| Knoxville Opera Company | Knoxville, Knox County | Organization's charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Volunteer Ministry Center Inc. | Knoxville, Knox County | Organization's charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Emerald Youth Foundation | Knoxville, Knox County | Organization's charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Friends of Literacy Inc. | Knoxville, Knox County | Organization's charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Farragut High School | Knoxville, Knox County | Organization's charitable purpose | $500 |
| Farragut High School | Knoxville, Knox County | Organization's charitable purpose | $500 |
| Halls High School | Knoxville, Knox County | Organization's charitable purpose | $500 |
| Bearden Senior High School | Knoxville, Knox County | Organization's charitable purpose | $400 |
| Legends of Tennessee | Knoxville, Knox County | Organization's charitable purpose | $250 |
| United Way of Middle Tenn - Dba Metro Nashville | Nashville, Davidson County | Organization's charitable purpose | $217K |
| Chattanooga Area Food Bank Inc. | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Organization's charitable purpose | $200K |
| Habitat for Humanity of Greater Nashville | Nashville, Davidson County | Organization's charitable purpose | $125K |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee Inc. | Nashville, Davidson County | Organization's charitable purpose | $125K |
| United Way of Middle Tenn - Dba Metro Nashville | Nashville, Davidson County | Organization's charitable purpose | $89K |
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