Athletics Funds
Total funds: 26
Linda Herman Scholarship Endowment
This fund was established in 2005 from the proceeds from the Joe Warner Golf Classic in honor of Linda Herman for her long and outstanding service as Redbird head volleyball coach and interim director of Illinois State University athletics. The award is given to a junior or senior volleyball player. Assets of this endowment are invested in the Illinois State University Endowment Investment Pool. The Linda Herman Scholarship Endowment was established in 2005 from the proceeds from the Joe Warner Golf Classic in honor of Linda Herman for her long and outstanding service as Redbird head volleyball coach and interim director of Illinois State University athletics. The award is given to a junior or senior volleyball player.
Milt Weisbecker Endowed Scholarship
This endowment was established in 1990 by Doug Collins in recognition of Milt Weisbecker's contribution to the intercollegiate men's basketball program and the Athletic Department at Illinois State University. Weisbecker was instrumental in many of the department's successes, including establishing the intercollegiate men's basketball program in NCAA Division I. The scholarship is awarded to a junior or senior level student who is a member of the intercollegiate men's baketball team. Assets of this endowment are invested in the Illinois State University Endowment Investment Pool. The Milt Weisbecker Endowed Scholarship Fund was established in 1990 by Doug Collins in recognition of Milt Weisbecker's contribution to the intercollegiate men's basketball program and the Athletic Department at Illinois State University. Weisbecker was instrumental in many of the department's successes, including establishing the intercollegiate men's basketball program in NCAA Division I. The scholarship is awarded to a junior or senior level student who is a member of the intercollegiate men's basketball team.
Duffy Bass Scholarship
This endowment was established in 1989 by alumni, friends, and former players of Duffy Bass, who had a long and successful coaching career at Illinois State University. The scholarship is awarded to a junior or senior level student who is an active member of the baseball team and demonstrates the qualities of leadership, sportsmanship, and skill exemplifying Duffy Bass. Assets of this endowment are invested in the Illinois State University Endowment Investment Pool. The Duffy Bass Scholarship was established in 1989 by alumni, friends, and former players of Duffy Bass, who had a long and successful coaching career at Illinois State University. The scholarship is awarded to a junior or senior level student who is an active member of the baseball team and demonstrates the qualities of leadership, sportsmanship, and skill exemplifying Duffy Bass.
Indoor Practice Facility Fund
The Indoor Practice Facility fund provides support toward the construction of a new indoor practice facility for Redbird Athletics.
Eric and Maria Boerngen Softball Service Endowment
The Eric and Maria Boerngen Softball Service Endowment was established in 2021. The scholarship Endowment provides support for a softball student-athlete. The Boerngen's were motivated to establish the scholarship due to their close ties with the softball program and their desire to give back. The award also recognizes ISU Softball and their outstanding track record of community service.
Athletic Facilities General Fund
The Athletic Facilities General Fund supports the general property, plant and equipment needs associated with facilities, including sport fields and practice areas managed by Redbird Athletics.
Champions Fund
The Redbird Championship Fund supports and provides resources for needs related to celebrating and supporting Redbird Championship experiences for more than 400 Redbird student-athletes. Gifts will be used to purchase championship rings or apparel, provide tutoring support for traveling student-athletes at post-season competitions, pay for travel for post-season competitions and more. The Champions Fund supports the general operations associated with individual teams under the direction of Redbird Athletics. Eligible expenses included, but not limited to travel, scholarships, uniforms, clothing, etc.
Mark Young Endowed Scholarship
The Mark Young Endowed Scholarship was established in order to support an Illinois State Men's Golf student-athlete on an annual basis.
Lynch Family Fund
The Lynch Family Fund was established by Glen and Janet Lynch in order to enhance the basketball programs at Illinois State University. Glen and Janet have a strong passion for these programs and want to see their facilities improve in the future.
Melinda Fischer Softball Fund
The Melinda Fischer Softball Fund was established by alumni and friends to honor Melinda Fischer and her more than 20 years coaching women's softball at Illinois State University. She cared about student-athletes' academic, athletic, and personal growth through her positive reinforcement building a legacy at Illinois State University.