MFA Oil Foundation
MFA Oil Foundation is a private foundation based in Columbia, Missouri. It provides grants to support nonprofit organizations working to improve communities where MFA Oil has a significant concentration of members and employees, with a stated emphasis on rural communities in the company’s market area.
MFA Oil Foundation at a glance
In short: MFA Oil Foundation gave $341K across 150 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $341,450
- -5.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 150
- -3.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,276
- -1.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $6,188,894
- +24.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Missouri (83% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to MFA Oil Foundation
- How to Apply
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Submit an application through the Foundation’s application software; forms and materials are provided on its website. Applications are reviewed by the board. Requests must meet the Foundation’s mission and, under its guidelines, seek support for reusable tangible items.
- Review Cycle
- The 2026 program listing states that it would consider the first 150 applications submitted by 5 p.m. on February 6, 2026, and could close earlier if 150 applications were received.
- Deadline
- The 2026 program listing states that it would consider the first 150 applications submitted by 5 p.m.
- Contact
Application contact: Mfa Foundation
Mailing address: 201 Ray Young Drive, Columbia, MO 65201
Phone: (573) 876-0364
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from MFA Oil Foundation
Who MFA Oil Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Missouri Farmers Care Foundation ($50K). Together the top 10 received $106K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($1,200), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
632 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 626 grants of 632 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation’s stated geographic priority is communities where MFA Oil has a significant concentration of members and employees, particularly rural communities in the company’s market area. In 2025, it reported strengthening 103 communities across seven states. IRS filing data show that 83% of 2025 grant dollars went to Missouri recipients, followed by Kansas (6%), Indiana (5%), Arkansas (2%) and Oklahoma (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 150 itemized grants.
Cities
How MFA Oil Foundation gives
- 1% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 55% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 128% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $188K (2020) to $378K (2019). In 2025 it made 150 grants totaling $341K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri Farmers Care Foundation Jefferson City, MO | 2025 Ag Education on the Move | $50,000 |
| Missouri State Fair Foundation Sedalia, MO | 1901 Society & Inaugral Sponsorship | $25,000 |
| Missouri State Fair Foundation Sedalia, MO | The Gift in Lieu of Helping to Build | $15,000 |
| Dadeville Rural Fire Portection Dis Dadeville, MO | 1 Set Turnout Gear | $2,100 |
| Achievers 4-H Club Hamilton, MO | Archery Portable & Paper Targets | $2,000 |
| Adair County R-1 PTO Green Castle, MO | Gaga Pit Playground | $2,000 |
| Adair County R-I School District Novinger, MO | Rubber Mats, Ultra Tile Rubber | $2,000 |
| Anderson County Rural Fire Garnett, KS | Nightstick Flashlights | $2,000 |
| Area Agency on Aging Region X Joplin, MO | 5 Laptops, 5 Tablets, 10 Mouse and 1 | $2,000 |
| Ash Grove Police Department Ash Grove, MO | Critical Incident Medial Kits | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,188,894 | $1,464,991 | $396,229 | $341,450 | 150 | $341,450 | $533,766 | $267,624 |
| 2024 | $4,985,918 | $132,155 | $396,006 | $361,687 | 156 | $361,687 | $105,830 | $229,659 |
| 2023 | $4,575,692 | $193,789 | $337,199 | $300,220 | 118 | $300,220 | $119,061 | $208,895 |
| 2022 | $4,304,500 | $409,419 | $256,085 | $219,943 | 132 | $219,943 | $236,170 | $207,221 |
| 2021 | $4,978,961 | $1,115,796 | $261,204 | $257,777 | 76 | — | $67,952 | $197,961 |
| 2020 | $3,835,938 | $12,001 | $196,470 | $188,023 | 15 | — | $86,375 | $181,189 |
| 2019 | $3,743,595 | $208,522 | $392,668 | $377,678 | 107 | — | $106,733 | $187,677 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, MFA Oil Foundation reported a distributable amount of $268K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation’s mission is to assist rural communities in MFA Oil Company’s market area by supporting organizations dedicated to education, youth, human services or civic endeavors. Its guidelines call for requests to fund tangible items that can be reused and have a long life for the organization.
Examples of supported work include first-responder supplies, educational materials, 4-H and FFA programs, and furniture or appliances for shelters and community facilities. The Foundation’s 2026 program also describes larger Community Development Grants for projects such as fairground buildings, athletic fields and rural infrastructure improvements.
Grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of supported organizations. Missouri Farmers Care Foundation says it promotes understanding of modern agriculture and its connections to food security, the economy and social well-being. Missouri State Fair Foundation describes its mission as advancing agriculture through preservation, education and improvement initiatives at the fair. Other 2025 recipients include organizations whose stated missions involve employment and community opportunities for people with disabilities, and the advancement of agriculture.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the Foundation awarded $341,450 through 150 grants. The grants ranged from $350 to $50,000, with a median grant of $2,000. Its 2026 program distinguishes Community Betterment Grants, typically not exceeding $2,000, from Community Development Grants, which may support larger projects with significant community impact.
Among the largest 2025 awards were $50,000 to Missouri Farmers Care Foundation, for “2025 Ag Education on the Move,” and two awards to Missouri State Fair Foundation: $25,000 for “1901 Society & Inaugural Sponsorship” and $15,000 for a gift in lieu of helping to build. Other listed grants included $2,100 for turnout gear for Dadeville Rural Fire Protection District and $2,000 awards for projects such as 4-H archery equipment, school playground improvements and first-responder supplies.
Applications are submitted through the Foundation’s application software and reviewed by its board. The filing directs applicants to the website for forms and materials and says grant cycles vary. The Foundation’s guidelines say requests must meet its mission; its 2024 filing states that awards are typically no more than $2,000 and limited to one per organization in a two-year period. The 2026 program describes a first-round limit of 150 applications, with the application process closing early if that number is reached.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists James Greer, Trevor Honeycutt and Tami Ensor as members, with Ensor also listed as treasurer. The Foundation’s 2025 announcement identifies Greer as chairman of the Foundation and senior vice president of supply and transportation.
MFA Oil Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James Greer
Member
Vice Chairman → Chairman, 2021
Chairman → Member, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tami Ensor
Treasurer
Secretary → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Trevor Honeycutt
Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (16)
- Former: Jon Ihler (2020–2024) — Chairman
- Former: Karalee Curtis (2023–2024) — Member
- Former: Mike Moreland (2024) — Director
- Former: Randy Pace (2024) — Director
- Former: Tony Johnson (2024) — Member
- Former: Luke Fitzpatrick (2019–2023) — Member
- Former: Tony Dameron (2020–2023) — Member
- Former: Michael Whitney (2021–2023) — Vice Chairman
- Former: Chuck Weldon (2022–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Chad Luane (2023) — Member
- Former: Chad Laune (2020–2022) — Member
- Former: Monte Fisher (2019–2021) — Member
- Former: Tom May (2019–2020) — Chairman
- Former: Charlie Houchins (2019) — Member
- Former: Kim Diehl (2019) — Member
- Former: Mark Fenner (2019) — Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about MFA Oil Foundation
How much does MFA Oil Foundation give each year?
MFA Oil Foundation gave $341K across 150 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $362K across 156 grants.
What is MFA Oil Foundation's typical grant size?
MFA Oil Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,276, across 150 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does MFA Oil Foundation give grants?
MFA Oil Foundation gives mostly in Missouri: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Kansas (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Unionville, MO (4 grants), Columbia, MO (4 grants), Sedalia, MO (3 grants) and Monett, MO (3 grants).
Does MFA Oil Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 150 grants with a stated purpose on MFA Oil Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are MFA Oil Foundation's largest grantees?
MFA Oil Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Missouri Farmers Care Foundation ($50,000), Missouri State Fair Foundation ($40,000 across 2 grants) and Dadeville Rural Fire Portection Dis ($2,100), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($1,200), which are not listed by name. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is MFA Oil Foundation?
MFA Oil Foundation reported $6.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $341K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $268K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does MFA Oil Foundation fund?
The Foundation’s mission is to assist rural communities in MFA Oil Company’s market area by supporting organizations dedicated to education, youth, human services or civic endeavors. Its guidelines call for requests to fund tangible items that can be reused and have a long life for the organization. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from MFA Oil Foundation?
Submit an application through the Foundation’s application software; forms and materials are provided on its website. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is MFA Oil Foundation's EIN?
MFA Oil Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-1831800. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 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
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS December 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS January 24, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 4, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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Grantable. (2026). MFA Oil Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/mfa-oil-foundation-morg_10d5e01f26a6429ea1a23a0a47972871
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