Stan Perron Charitable Trust
Tips for Applicants
Prospective applicants should align their proposals with the Foundation's vision and funding guidelines, specifically targeting Western Australian children, adolescents, young adults, or the disadvantaged. Community Grant applications are accepted year-round and assessed in May and November. Health Research Grants under the 'Programs & Partnerships' category are also open year-round. Applicants should be prepared to demonstrate accountability for funds and focus on solutions addressing the origins of problems.
Giving Philosophy
The Foundation's giving philosophy is deeply rooted in Stan Perron's commitment to ethical behavior and helping others, particularly those in need. It is guided by clear instructions from Mr. Perron, focusing on causes closest to his heart, including the needs within the Western Australian community, the health and well-being of children, and cultural enrichment. The Foundation emphasizes partnerships with beneficiaries, accountability for funds spent, and funding solutions that address the origins of problems. The Perron Group now operates as a permanent endowment, making a significant portion of its annual profits available to the Foundation for its philanthropic activities in perpetuity.
Notable Grants
ACNC Financial History
| Year | Grants Given | Revenue | Total Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | $25.9M | $44.4M | $24.3M | $24.1M |
| FY2022 | $21.9M | $10.2M | $8.7M | $6.1M |
| FY2021 | $19.3M | $6.6M | $19.2M | $19.2M |
| FY2020 | $15.5M | $19.5M | $28.8M | $28.8M |
| FY2019 | $13.6M Unknown AU + $13.6M intl | $22.5M | $28.0M | $18.8M |
| FY2018 | $12.8M | $14.4M | $19.2M | $19.2M |
| FY2017 | $4.4M | $6.4M | $18.6M | $18.6M |
| 7yr total | $113.4M | Source: ACNC Annual Information Statements | ||
Programs & Opportunities (22)
16 open · 6 closed · sorted by deadline · last checked 15 June 2026 (2 days ago)
Community Grants 2026 Round 1
Grants for groups supporting Western Australian children in need or causes aligning with funding guidelines
Community Grants Round 1 2026
Grants for groups supporting Western Australian children in need or causes aligned with Foundation funding guidelines. Accepted year-round, assessed May and November.
Health Research Grants (People & Platform)
Grants provided for research aimed at improving the health and well-being of children, adolescents and young adults in Western Australia. This round has a specific closing date.
Health Research Grants - People & Platforms 2026
Research aimed at improving health and wellbeing of children, adolescents and young adults in WA
Health Research Grants (People & Platform Applications)
Grants are provided for research aimed at improving the health and well-being of children, adolescents and young adults in Western Australia, specifically through People & Platform applications.
Health Research Grants - People & Platform Applications
Funds research aimed at improving the health and well-being of children, adolescents, and young adults in Western Australia, with applications for people and platform initiatives closing on May 27, 2026.
Community Grants
Grants for groups supporting Western Australian children in need or related causes.
Community Grants Round 2 2026
Grants for groups supporting Western Australian children in need or causes aligned with Foundation's Funding Guidelines
Community Grants - 2026 Round 2
Grants provided to groups supporting Western Australian children in need or causes that align with the Foundation’s Funding Guidelines.
Community Grants (2026 Round 2)
Grants provided to groups supporting Western Australian children in need or causes that align with the Foundation’s Funding Guidelines. Applications are accepted year-round and assessed in May (Round 1) and November (Round 2).
Programs & Partnerships - Health Research
Health research grants for improving health and well-being of children, adolescents and young adults in Western Australia - open year-round
Health Research Grants
Grants for research aimed at improving the health and well-being of children and young adults in Western Australia.
Health Research Grants - Programs & Partnerships
Grants provided for research aimed at improving the health and well-being of children, adolescents and young adults in Western Australia.
Program Grants
These grants support large, collaborative, multi-year research programs focused on child health, with single research projects not being eligible.
Partnership Grants
Partnership grants focus on and enable co-funded collaborations, with a preference for applicants who are not solely reliant on the Foundation for funding.
Health Research Grants (Program & Partnership Applications)
Grants are provided for research aimed at improving the health and well-being of children, adolescents and young adults in Western Australia, specifically through Program & Partnership applications.
Platform Grants
Platform grants support the essential infrastructure and enabling capabilities for high-quality health research, including consumer and community engagement initiatives, data solutions, equipment, facilities, biobanks, and research training.
Health Research Grants - Program & Partnership Applications
Funds research aimed at improving the health and well-being of children, adolescents, and young adults in Western Australia, with applications open year-round for program and partnership initiatives.
Health Research Grants (Programs & Partnerships)
Grants provided for research aimed at improving the health and well-being of children, adolescents and young adults in Western Australia. Program & Partnership applications are open year-round.
Health Research Grants (People & Platforms)
Grants provided for research aimed at improving the health and well-being of children, adolescents, and young adults in Western Australia, specifically through the People & Platforms stream. This stream aims to build research capacity by supporting research fellowships (People) and research infrastructure (Platforms).
Health Research Grants - People & Platforms
Grants provided for research aimed at improving the health and well-being of children, adolescents and young adults in Western Australia.
People Grants (Research Fellowships)
These fellowships offer partial or full salary support for up to five years to current or emerging research leaders, from PhD-level to senior investigators, whose work aligns with improving the health and wellbeing of children, adolescents, and young people in Western Australia.
Program History (6)
Year-specific program memory with visible provenance. This is the bridge between open opportunities and recurring portfolio strands.
Community Grants Round 1 2026
Grants for groups supporting Western Australian children in need or causes aligned with Foundation funding guidelines. Accepted year-round, assessed May and November.
Health Research Grants
Grants provided for research aimed at improving the health and well-being of children, adolescents and young adults in Western Australia. Submissions for Programs & Partnerships grants are accepted year-round. The.
Health Research Grants - People & Platforms 2026
Round opens 1 April 2026 for health research programs.
Health Research Grants - Programs & Partnerships
Grants for research aimed at improving health and well-being of children, adolescents and young adults in Western Australia. Accepted year-round.
Community Grants 2026 Round 1
Grants for groups supporting Western Australian children in need or causes aligning with funding guidelines
Community Grants
Grants provided to groups supporting Western Australian children in need or causes that align with the Foundation’s Funding Guidelines. Applications are accepted year-round and assessed in May and November each year..