Mfa Oil Foundation

COLUMBIA, MO EIN: 43-1831800

The MFA Oil Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation based in Columbia, Missouri. Established in 1998, it operates as a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to supporting nonprofit organizations in rural communities where MFA Oil Company has a significant concentration of members and employees.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

—

Annual Giving

$362K

+20.5% YoY

Grant Count

156

+32.2% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$2K

-8.9% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The Foundation's mission is to assist rural communities in MFA Oil Company's market area by donating resources that help develop and strengthen organizations dedicated to:

Education
Youth programs
Human services
Civic endeavors

Grantmaking

The Foundation offers two primary grant categories:

Grant Types

& Amounts

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The Foundation primarily funds nonprofit organizations in rural areas of:

Missouri
Kansas
Arkansas

Additional service areas include Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Oklahoma, and Tennessee.

Grant Distribution by State

Missouri $529K (90%)

Kansas $20K (3%)

Arkansas $18K (3%)

Indiana $9K (2%)

Iowa $5K (1%)

Oklahoma $4K (1%)

+1 more states

States

Arkansas Colorado Iowa Indiana Kansas Kentucky Missouri Oklahoma Tennessee

Cities

ADMIREADRIANAGENCYALTONAMITYAPPLETON CITYARCADIAARROW ROCKASHLANDATLANTAAURORAAVABARINGBATESVILLEBEAVER DAMBELLEBETHANYBEVIERBLACKWATERBOLIVAR

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of 2024:

Total Assets: $4,985,918
Total Revenues: $132,155
Total Expenses: $396,006
Total Giving: $361,687

Historical Giving:

Since 1998: $4.3 million+ in grants awarded

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

215 grants across all recorded years

Open Grants

1 open opportunity from Mfa Oil Foundation

Foundation

MFA Oil Foundation Grant

MFA OIL FOUNDATION

Amount

Up to US $2,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Southeast Missouri Food Bank ($3,000), South Harrison Elementary School ($2,200), Rainbow Abilities Center ($2,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
RAINBOW ABILITIES CENTER UNION, MO	OUTDOOR AWNING IN GARDEN AREA	$2,000
MARK TWAIN FFA - RALLS COUNTY RII S CENTER, MO	MEAT COOLER	$2,000
RANDOLPH COUNTY FAIR POCAHONTAS, AR	PLASTIC, FOLD-UP PICNIC TABLES	$2,000
VERNON COUNTY YOUTH FAIR NEVADA, MO	FAIR ROOF STRUCTURE SUPPLIES	$2,000
DADE COUNTY YOUTH FAIR INC LOCKWOOD, MO	PERMANENT LIGHTING FOR THE DADE COUN	$1,800
CITY OF EXLINE EXLINE, IA	GRAPPLE HOOK BUCKET - SKID LOADER AT	$1,000
SOUTHEAST MISSOURI FOOD BANK SIKESTON, MO	ELECTRIC PALLET JACK	$3,000
BEVIER C-4 SCHOOL DISTRICT BEVIER, MO	METAL FOLDING CHAIRS	$2,000
BLACKWATER PTO BLACKWATER, MO	GREENHOUSE	$2,000
INDEPENDENT LIVING RESOURCE CENTER JEFFERSON CITY, MO	2 APPLE IPAD PRO 12.9'S	$2,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Tom May — Senior Director of Employee Engagement and Culture, MFA Oil Company (spokesperson for the Foundation)

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
JON IHLER	CHAIRMAN	1	—
JAMES GREER	MEMBER	1	—
KARALEE CURTIS	MEMBER	1	—
TREVOR HONEYCUTT	MEMBER	1	—
MIKE MORELAND	DIRECTOR	1	—
TONY JOHNSON	MEMBER	1	—
RANDY PACE	DIRECTOR	1	—

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

2024

The Foundation has maintained active grantmaking throughout 2024 and 2025, awarding grants to 94 nonprofit organizations in February 2025 and announcing $120,000 in community grants for January 2025. Recent recipients span healthcare, education, food security, and community infrastructure sectors across its service territory.

MFA Oil Foundation Announces $120,000 in Community Grants - MFA Oil

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Mfa Oil Foundation fund?

The Foundation's mission is to assist rural communities in MFA Oil Company's market area by donating resources that help develop and strengthen organizations dedicated to: • Education • Youth programs • Human services • Civic endeavors

How do I apply for a grant from Mfa Oil Foundation?

The Foundation offers two primary grant categories: **Community Betterment Grants** • Typically do not exceed $2,000 • Examples include: supplies for first responders, educational materials for schools, support for 4-H and FFA programs, furniture or appliances for shelters and community facilities **Community Development Grants** • Available for projects offering more significant community impact • Examples include: county fairground building projects, athletic fields and park facilities owned …

Where does Mfa Oil Foundation make grants?

The Foundation primarily funds nonprofit organizations in rural areas of: • Missouri • Kansas • Arkansas Additional service areas include Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Oklahoma, and Tennessee.