Apollos Camp and Bennet Humiston Trust
Accepts applications
Apollos Camp and Bennet Humiston Trust is a private foundation in Pontiac, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $968,000 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $30,421 and the largest $300,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$968,000
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$30,421
- Largest grant$300,000
- Assets$21.3 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2024 was up from $609,650 the year before.
36% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $609,650 | 12 | $16.8 million |
| 2024 | $968,000 | 15 | $21.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Alan M Schrock Humiston Trust PO Box 837, Pontiac, IL 61764 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (815) 844-6177 |
| What to submit | Written request indicating the amount and purpose for which funds are requested |
| Restrictions | The award must be for the benefit of the citizens of Pontiac, IL for educational and/or charitable purposes |
What Apollos Camp and Bennet Humiston Trust funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 15 | $968,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Pontiac | Support for New Ambulance Substation | $300,000 |
| City of Pontiac | Support for Pickle Ball Courts Project | $175,000 |
| City of Pontiac | Support for new Ambulance Station | $90,116 |
| Humiston Nature Center | Program Support | $85,100 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Livingston County | Program Support and Appliance Purchase | $75,000 |
| Futures Unlimited | AC Unit Replacement | $62,502 |
| Pontiac Township High School | Support for Auditorium Sound System Project | $42,361 |
| Humiston Nature Center | Purchase of Truck | $30,421 |
| Livingston County Commission on Children and Youth | Program Support | $25,000 |
| Livingston County Homeless Coalition | Program Support | $25,000 |
| Livingston County War Museum | Program Support | $20,000 |
| Pontiac District 429 | Program Support for Chrome Book | $20,000 |
| Livingston County Concert Association | Program Support | $10,000 |
| City of Pontiac | Support of Independence Day Celebration | $5,000 |
| Pontiac Chamber of Commerce | Support of Threshermens Parade | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Mark Eppel
- Sara Gschwendtner
- Alan Schrock
- John Kelly
- Tammy Johns
Questions people ask
Does Apollos Camp and Bennet Humiston Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Apollos Camp and Bennet Humiston Trust give?
$968,000 in tax year 2024, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $30,421.
Who runs Apollos Camp and Bennet Humiston Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Mark Eppel (Trustee), Sara Gschwendtner (Trustee), Alan Schrock (Trustee) and John Kelly (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Apollos Camp and Bennet Humiston Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development, environment and conservation and youth programs.