The Pinetop Perkins Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization whose mission is to provide encouragement and support for youth and young people at the beginning of their musical career; and help provide care and safety for elderly blues musicians at the twilight of their career. The Pinetop Assistance League (PAL) fulfills the second part of this mission.

• temporary home care services
• transportation services to and from doctor’s appointments, health and/or social services such as (but not limited to) dialysis, chemo therapy, radiation
• transport to and from grocery/pharmacy stores etc.
• doctor visits and procedures
• emergency services
• financial aid for household utilities or other basic living expenses
• assistance with burial costs

This is not a comprehensive list.  If you have a need please contact us.

Note:  The Pinetop Assistance League does not disburse funds direct to individuals.  Payments are made by check to the creditor on your behalf.

Financial assistance is given to full-time elderly blues artists. 

• Must be 50 years or older
• Plays or has played professionally on stage on a local, regional or national level 
• Has played on professional albums/CDs 
• Household adjusted gross income is less than $35,000 

PAL Application Form - Emergency Financial Assistance

Email:   pinetopperkinsfoundation@gmail.com