Bobby Christman Memorial Fund
Official website for the Bobby Christman Memorial Fund documenting Bobby Christman’s story, the fund’s scholarships (Southeast Missouri State University Sigma Phi Epsilon and DeSmet Jesuit High School), fundraising events (including an annual golf tournament) and donation instructions. Contact email [email protected] is listed on the site.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small or local educational institutions, scholarship administrators, or funeral-service beneficiaries with a direct tie to the fund’s named programs or organizers.
Good Fit
- • Operates a scholarship program tied to a Missouri school or Southeast Missouri State University Sigma Phi Epsilon.
- • Is a high school, university foundation, or funeral home with a concrete request aligned to the fund’s stated purposes.
- • Has an existing relationship or referral from the fund’s organizers or board.
- • Seeks modest awards in the $5k–$10k range.
Geography
Observed grants in 2024 went to two states (Missouri and Texas) with the majority of dollars flowing to Missouri; the footprint is regional rather than strictly local or national.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows three distinct recipients, and the three-year history includes up to six different recipients in 2022; recipients are a mix of independent schools, a university foundation, and funeral homes, indicating moderate institutional variety.
New Applicants
The foundation’s published application information states it funds only preselected recipients, and observed giving shows recurring grantees with limited turnover, so an unfamiliar applicant is unlikely to enter the portfolio without a direct referral or organizer nomination.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
