About The Trust

Founded in 1983 by John Crosbie Perlin in memory of his parents, Vera and Albert, to honour their contributions to the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador.

The Perlin Family Trust proudly provides funding to organizations seeking to uplift our community across a wide range of areas: arts and entertainment, inclusion, history, journalism and more. It is our mandate to deliver direct positive impacts on the lives of Newfoundland and Labradorians by supporting organizations in our community delivering programs and offering services that directly that align with our mandate and positively impact the community.

The Perlin Family Trust was established to promote and advance initiatives that will benefit the public in three areas;

Education and advancement of history and culture and in particular as it relates to the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador;

Supporting people with developmenal disabilities by promoting and encouraging employment programs, providing assistance with rehabilitation and education and builidng and maintaining the infrastructure required for these pursuits;

Promotion of the participation and interest in arts by supporting development, production and showcasing of Newfoundland and Labrador theatre, dance, visual arts, film and photography.

Supporting history & culture

Supporting history and culture preserves our collective heritage, helping future generations understand and appreciate the stories, traditions, and achievements that shape our identities.

Supporting the arts

Supporting the arts fosters creativity and expression, enriching communities with diverse cultural experiences that inspire dialogue, empathy, and innovation.

Supporting people with developmental disabilities

Supporting people with developmental disabilities ensures they have the opportunities, resources, and inclusion needed to thrive, promoting equality, independence, and full participation in society.

About our crest

The pearls in the coronet allude to Mr. Perlin's surname. The seal symbolizes the family's involvement in the seal industry. The open and closed rosebuds denote his mother's role in founding the movement to support the persons with developmental disabilities in Newfoundland and Labrador. The coronet alludes to Mr. Perlin's role as sometime Canadian Secretary of Her Majesty The Queen.

Original concept of John C. Perlin and Darrel Kennedy, Assiniboine Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.

Painter: Linda Nicholson

 FAQs

  • Who is eligible?

    Any registered non-profit organization in Newfoundland and Labrador is eligible to apply for funding from the Perlin Family Trust. 

    Perlin Family Trust grants are project-based, and we do not consider applications for sustaining funds. But will consider funding over a specific duration required for the completion of a specific project.

    Projects must:

    • Demonstrate how funding from the Trust can assist in the advancement of the proposed project and/or acquiring additional funding required

    • Demonstrate positive community impact

    • Require funding that cannot be easily obtained elsewhere

    • Incorporate a plan for assessing impact

  • No, budgets should accurately reflect project needs and identify other sources of funding, if any.

  • Applications welcome on a year round basis. The Trustees meet quarterly to consider applications.

  • Please download the application here. Applications should be filled out digitally. Finished applications can be sent to info@perlinfamilytrust.ca.

  • Questions may be directed to info@perlinfamilytrust.ca. Please note it may take up to 7 business days for our volunteer staff to reply to questions.

  • Applications are reviewed by the Trustees of the Perlin Family Trust.

  • We welcome repeat applications, but ask that there be a 12 month period between applications for the same Applicant.

  • Confirmation of receipt will be provided within 4–6 weeks and the Trustees will also provide an estimated date for its next scheduled quarterly review.