TPRF Board Announces the 2025 Annual Report
Sun, 29-Mar-2026 by
D Ruth Holloway
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# Strengthening the Foundation
2025 was a year of both challenge and progress. Like many nonprofits, the Foundation faced funding constraints that required careful prioritization of resources. At the same time, increased focus on fundraising and donor engagement helped stabilize support for the work that matters most. A number of processes and tools were overhauled, allowing the Board to manage the funding more effectively, and pay grants more promptly and at lower overhead expense than had been the case previously.
Contributions from sponsors, corporate partners, and individual donors played a critical role in sustaining operations—particularly for core development and infrastructure.
# Funding What Matters Most
Financial stewardship remained a top priority throughout the year. The Foundation focused its resources on:
* Supporting the Perl 5 Core Maintenance Fund
* Investing in Raku development and ecosystem improvements
* Maintaining essential infrastructure and services
While some grant activity was reduced during tighter periods, the report describes the Foundations recovery from those trials and outlines a clear path toward expanding funding as donations grow.
Our total income for the year was $253,744.86, with total expenditures of $233,739.75. 92% of our spending supported grants, events, and infrastructure. Our largest single expenditure remains the Perl Core Maintenance Grants, one of the long-time pillars of the Foundation's programs.
# A Community-Funded Future
The Foundation’s work is made possible by the community it serves. Every donation—whether from individuals or organizations—directly supports the developers, tools, and systems that keep Perl and Raku reliable and evolving.
In 2025, we also strengthened our fundraising efforts, building a more sustainable base of recurring and long-term support to ensure continuity in the years ahead.
# Looking Ahead
Our focus for the coming year is clear:
* Grow recurring donations and sponsorships
* Restore and expand the grants program
* Continue developing transparent, responsible financial management
We’re grateful to everyone who contributed in 2025. Your support keeps the ecosystem strong.
If you rely on Perl or Raku, we encourage you to take part in sustaining them. [Your support](https://perlfoundation.org/donate.html) is always welcome!
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