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 · 35 in Rutherford 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
Rutherford 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rutherford County Area Habitat for Humanity | Murfreesboro, Rutherford County | Organization's charitable purpose | $60K |
| United Way of Rutherford County | Murfreesboro, Rutherford County | Organization's charitable purpose | $54K |
| United Way of Rutherford County | Murfreesboro, Rutherford County | Organization's charitable purpose | $30K |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Rutherford County | Murfreesboro, Rutherford County | Organization's charitable purpose | $10K |
| Domestic Violence Program Inc. | Murfreesboro, Rutherford County | Organization's charitable purpose | $7,500 |
| Greenhouse Ministries | Murfreesboro, Rutherford County | Organization's charitable purpose | $7,500 |
| Children's Museum Corporation of Rutherford County | Murfreesboro, Rutherford County | Organization's charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Journeys in Community Living | Murfreesboro, Rutherford County | Organization's charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Smyrna Public Library | Smyrna, Rutherford County | Organization's charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Smyrna Rotary Club Charitable Foundation | Smyrna, Rutherford County | Organization's charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Blackman High School | Murfreesboro, Rutherford County | Organization's charitable purpose | $500 |
| Riverdale High School | Murfreesboro, Rutherford County | Organization's charitable purpose | $500 |
| Rockvale High School | Rockvale, Rutherford County | Organization's charitable purpose | $500 |
| Siegel High School | Murfreesboro, Rutherford County | Organization's charitable purpose | $500 |
| Siegel High School | Murfreesboro, Rutherford County | Organization's charitable purpose | $500 |
| Smyrna High School | Smyrna, Rutherford County | Organization's charitable purpose | $500 |
| Blackman Middle School | Murfreesboro, Rutherford County | Organization's charitable purpose | $450 |
| Blackman High School | Murfreesboro, Rutherford County | Organization's charitable purpose | $400 |
| Blackman Middle School | Murfreesboro, Rutherford County | Organization's charitable purpose | $400 |
| Central Magnet School | Murfreesboro, Rutherford County | Organization's charitable purpose | $400 |
| Rock Springs Middle School | Smyrna, Rutherford County | Organization's charitable purpose | $400 |
| Siegel Middle School | Murfreesboro, Rutherford County | Organization's charitable purpose | $400 |
| Blackman High School | Murfreesboro, Rutherford County | Organization's charitable purpose | $350 |
| Riverdale High School | Murfreesboro, Rutherford County | Organization's charitable purpose | $350 |
| Smyrna Middle School | Smyrna, Rutherford County | Organization's charitable purpose | $350 |
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