Somerset Trust
Accepts applications
Somerset Trust is a private foundation in Newellton, Louisiana. In tax year 2025 it gave $1,500 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $750 and the largest $1,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1,500
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$750
- Largest grant$1,000
- Assets$0
Giving in 2025 was up from $500 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $500 | 1 | $23,361 |
| 2024 | $500 | 1 | $23,093 |
| 2025 | $1,500 | 2 | $0 |
How to apply
Its grants go to individuals, not organizations. Every grant in its 2025 filing was paid to an individual (for example a scholarship or assistance with costs), so it is not a funding prospect for a nonprofit.
| Contact | Mary M Hardwick 183 Highway 898, Newellton, LA 71357 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (318) 467-5367 |
| What to submit | General letter of application and statement of need |
What Somerset Trust funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Louisiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 2 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Education aid | $1,000 |
| Individual | Education aid | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Mary M Hardwick
Questions people ask
Does Somerset Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Somerset Trust give?
$1,500 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $750.
Who runs Somerset Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Mary M Hardwick (Member Trust).
What does Somerset Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.