The Perl Foundation, based in Walnut, CA, is a leading organization dedicated to the advancement of the Perl and Raku programming languages. They achieve this by promoting open discussion, collaboration, design, and code development. As the central coordinating entity, the foundation also oversees various grassroots Perl-based groups and organizations, including The Perl Conference.

They hold the legal responsibility for Perl 5, Raku, perl. org, Perl Mongers, and PerlMonks. In addition to their coordination efforts, The Perl Foundation offers a range of services and resources.

They provide grants and support the Perl Core Development Fund and the Raku Development Fund. They facilitate donations from individuals and sponsors, with information on how sponsors benefit from their contributions. Furthermore, the foundation hosts events such as The Perl & Raku Conference and YAPC Europe, ensuring opportunities for knowledge sharing and community building.

The Perl Foundation welcomes donations to sustain its operations and expresses gratitude to all past, present, and future donors. Contributions can be made online or by sending a check. Visit their website and click Donate to support their invaluable work