Apollos Camp and Bennet Humiston Trust
Apollos Camp and Bennet Humiston Trust is a private foundation based in Pontiac, Illinois. Its 2025 grants supported local projects and organizations, including ambulance facilities, recreation, education, and community programs.
Apollos Camp and Bennet Humiston Trust at a glance
In short: Apollos Camp and Bennet Humiston Trust gave $923K across 15 grants in 2026 (avg $62K), mostly in Illinois. 38% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $923,400
- -4.6% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 15
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $61,560
- -4.6% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $45,000
- Total assets
- $5,228,103
- +0.1% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 38% first-time grantees (5 of 13, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated November 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Apollos Camp and Bennet Humiston Trust
- How to Apply
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Submit a written request indicating the amount and purpose for which funds are requested. The 2024 filing identifies Alan M Schrock Humiston Trust in connection with applications. Awards must benefit the citizens of Pontiac, Illinois, for educational and/or charitable purposes.
- Contact
Application contact: Alan M Schrock Humiston Trust
Mailing address: PO Box 837, Pontiac, IL 61764
Phone: (815) 844-6177
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Apollos Camp and Bennet Humiston Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was City of Pontiac ($305K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $906K.
Grant Size Distribution
61 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 36 grants of 61 (59%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars in 2025 went to recipients in Illinois. The foundation’s stated award restriction requires benefit to citizens of Pontiac, Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Apollos Camp and Bennet Humiston Trust open to new grantees?
38%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 5 of 13 grantees (38%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $47K; repeat grants $86K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $78K repeat.
- 46% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving grew 46% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 102% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2026). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $600K (2022) to $968K (2025). In 2026 it made 15 grants totaling $923K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Pontiac Pontiac, IL | Ambulance Substation Support | $300,000 |
| Pontiac School District #429 Pontiac, IL | Funds for Chrome Book | $100,000 |
| Pontiac High School District 90 Pontiac, IL | Funds for Repairs of PTHS Pool | $100,000 |
| Humiston Woods Nature Center Inc Pontiac, IL | Program Support | $85,100 |
| Futures Unlimited Pontiac, IL | Transportation Program Support | $80,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Livingston County Pontiac, IL | Program Support | $75,000 |
| Livingston County Humane Society Pontiac, IL | Funds for Facility Repairs | $50,000 |
| Pontiac High School District 90 Pontiac, IL | Funds for marching Band Uniforms | $45,000 |
| Livingston County Homeless Coalition Pontiac, IL | Program Support | $30,000 |
| Livingston County Commissin on Children and Youth Pontiac, IL | Program support | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,228,103 | $1,143,439 | $1,136,203 | $923,400 | 15 | $980,331 | $987,567 | $961,984 |
| 2025 | $5,220,867 | $1,004,068 | $1,161,685 | $968,000 | 15 | $1,021,042 | $863,425 | $948,846 |
| 2024 | $5,378,484 | $966,675 | $781,076 | $630,650 | 12 | $660,011 | $618,610 | $714,620 |
| 2023 | $5,190,775 | $886,587 | $802,499 | $631,400 | 9 | $709,816 | $794,204 | $710,102 |
| 2022 | $5,106,687 | $586,531 | $754,304 | $599,900 | 10 | $683,578 | $575,912 | $715,905 |
| 2021 | $5,274,460 | $602,826 | $792,827 | $634,791 | 11 | — | $561,264 | $721,603 |
| 2020 | $5,464,461 | $555,721 | $769,111 | $628,250 | 11 | — | $509,078 | $730,841 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Apollos Camp and Bennet Humiston Trust reported a distributable amount of $962K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its listed grants show support for municipal projects, schools, and community organizations. One recipient, Boys and Girls Club of Livingston County, describes its mission as “providing after-school recreational and educational activities for children aged 5 to 18.”
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 15 grants totaling $968,000. Awards ranged from $2,500 to $300,000, with a median grant of $30,421. Notable grants included $300,000 and $175,000 to the City of Pontiac for an ambulance substation and pickleball courts, respectively; $85,100 to Humiston Nature Center for program support; and $75,000 to Boys and Girls Club of Livingston County for program support and an appliance purchase. Its 2026 filing, the latest on this page, reports 15 grants totaling $923,400.
The foundation also reported 12 grants totaling $630,650 in 2024 and 9 grants totaling $631,400 in 2023.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Mark Eppel, Sara Gschwendtner, Alan Schrock, John Kelly, and Tammy Johns as trustees.
Apollos Camp and Bennet Humiston Trust's 2026 filing lists 5 officers; all 5 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
John Kelly
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$4K (2020) → $8K (2026)
Mark Eppel
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$8K (2020) → $8K (2026)
Sara Gschwendtner
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$8K (2020) → $8K (2026)
Alan Schrock
Trustee
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
$6K (2022) → $8K (2026)
Tammy Johns
Trustee
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
$5K (2022) → $8K (2026)
Former officers (3)
- Former: David Harding (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Harold Frobish (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Louis Lyons (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $8K, to Mark Eppel (Trustee). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Apollos Camp and Bennet Humiston Trust
How much does Apollos Camp and Bennet Humiston Trust give each year?
Apollos Camp and Bennet Humiston Trust gave $923K across 15 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $968K across 15 grants.
What is Apollos Camp and Bennet Humiston Trust's typical grant size?
Apollos Camp and Bennet Humiston Trust's median grant in 2026 was $45,000, and its average grant was $61,560, across 15 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Apollos Camp and Bennet Humiston Trust that year got $47K on average.
Where does Apollos Camp and Bennet Humiston Trust give grants?
Apollos Camp and Bennet Humiston Trust gives mostly in Illinois: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Pontiac, IL (14 grants).
Does Apollos Camp and Bennet Humiston Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on Apollos Camp and Bennet Humiston Trust's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (5 grants).
Who are Apollos Camp and Bennet Humiston Trust's largest grantees?
Apollos Camp and Bennet Humiston Trust's largest 2026 grantees include City of Pontiac ($305,000 across 2 grants), Pontiac High School District 90 ($145,000 across 2 grants) and Pontiac School District #429 ($100,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Apollos Camp and Bennet Humiston Trust?
Apollos Camp and Bennet Humiston Trust reported $5.2M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $980K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $962K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Apollos Camp and Bennet Humiston Trust fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its listed grants show support for municipal projects, schools, and community organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Apollos Camp and Bennet Humiston Trust?
Submit a written request indicating the amount and purpose for which funds are requested. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Apollos Camp and Bennet Humiston Trust's EIN?
Apollos Camp and Bennet Humiston Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-0701044. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS September 14, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 8, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 18, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 28, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 26, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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