Graham and Thelma Somerville Charitable Trust

EIN 35-6547211 · PA · NTEE T900

Invitation only Typical grant ~$14.3K Funds in IN, GA, OK +2
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Giving Profile

In 2024, Graham and Thelma Somerville Charitable Trust based in PA paid 11 grants totaling $204.5K to 11 organizations across 5 states. Individual grants ranged from $3.1K to $36.8K, with a median of $14.3K. Its largest recipients included ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION, AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY, and AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$2,835,710
Giving (latest yr)
$204,485
Filing year
2024
Itemized grants
11
Median grant
$14.3K
Recipients
11
States reached
5
Officers/trustees
1
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Arthritis Foundation$36,807
  • American Cancer Society$28,628
  • American Lung Association$28,628
  • Turnstone Center Inc$28,628
  • Alzheimers Disease & Related$14,314

Where grants went

  • Indiana$96,108 · 7 grants
  • Georgia$36,807 · 1 grant
  • Oklahoma$28,628 · 1 grant
  • Wisconsin$28,628 · 1 grant
  • Illinois$14,314 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (11)

Arthritis Foundation
Atlanta, GA
General Support
$36,807
American Cancer Society
Oklahoma City, OK
General Support
$28,628
American Lung Association
Brookfield, WI
General Support
$28,628
Turnstone Center Inc
Ft Wayne, IN
General Support
$28,628
Iris Family Support Center
Fort Wayne, IN
General Support
$14,314
League Ft Blinddisabled Inc
Ft Wayne, IN
General Support
$14,314
Alzheimers Disease & Related
Chicago, IL
General Support
$14,314
Crossroad Child & Family Services
Fort Wayne, IN
General Support
$14,314
St Marys Catholic Church
Fort Wayne, IN
General Support
$14,314
Junior Achievement of N Indiana
Fort Wayne, IN
General Support
$7,157
Fort Wayne Rescue Mission
Fort Wayne, IN
General Support
$3,067

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Graham and Thelma Somerville Charitable Trust does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Graham and Thelma Somerville Charitable Trust reported 11 itemized grants totaling $204.5K. Individual grants ranged from $3.1K to $36.8K (median $14.3K).

Recent recipients include ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION, AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY, AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION, among 11 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Graham and Thelma Somerville Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Pennsylvania, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Graham and Thelma Somerville Charitable Trust gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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