Mfa Oil Foundation
Accepts applications
Mfa Oil Foundation is a private foundation in Columbia, Missouri. In tax year 2024 it gave $341,450 in 150 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$341,450
- Number of grants150
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$6.2 million
- New grantees99%
Giving in 2024 was down from $361,687 the year before.
99% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $300,220 | 118 | $4.6 million |
| 2023 | $361,687 | 156 | $5.0 million |
| 2024 | $341,450 | 150 | $6.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Mfa Foundation 201 Ray Young Drive, Columbia, MO 65201 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (573) 876-0364 |
| What to submit | See website |
| Deadlines | Various-see website for grant cycles |
| Restrictions | Grants are awarded in amounts typically not to exceed 2,000. Grants are limited to one per organization per two-year period. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Mfa Oil Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 116 | $283,750 |
| Kansas | 11 | $20,050 |
| Indiana | 10 | $15,850 |
| Arkansas | 5 | $7,700 |
| Oklahoma | 4 | $6,500 |
| Iowa | 2 | $4,000 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $3,600 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri Farmers Care Foundation | 2025 ag education on the move | $50,000 |
| Missouri State Fair Foundation | 1901 society & inaugral sponsorship | $25,000 |
| Missouri State Fair Foundation | Gift in lieu of helping to build the | $15,000 |
| Dadeville Rural Fire Portection Dis | 1 set turnout gear | $2,100 |
| Achievers 4-H Club | Archery portable & paper targets | $2,000 |
| Adair County R-1 PTO | Gaga pit playground | $2,000 |
| Adair County R-I School District | Rubber mats, ultra tile rubber | $2,000 |
| Anderson County Rural Fire | Nightstick flashlights | $2,000 |
| Area Agency on Aging Region X | 5 laptops, 5 tablets, 10 mouse and 1 | $2,000 |
| Ash Grove Police Department | Critical incident medial kits | $2,000 |
| Ashland Optimist Club | American flag pole | $2,000 |
| Atlanta C-3 School | Lifetime adverture playset | $2,000 |
| Barton Township Baseball Club Inc | Baseball and softball field fence re | $2,000 |
| Breeden Library Foundation Inc | Play area | $2,000 |
| Brookfield Junction Park | Window and lens/light for park locom | $2,000 |
| Bunker Residential Home | Mattresses, matress pads, sheets | $2,000 |
| Camp Waluh'yi Association | 40-gallon animal proof recepticle | $2,000 |
| Carroll County 4-H Council | Upgrade floors in the 4-h youth buil | $2,000 |
| Carrolton R-Vii High School (Key Club) | Native plants, trojan bench, fertili | $2,000 |
| Cass County Dental Clinic | Waiting room chairs (12) | $2,000 |
| Central Cass County Fire Protection | Scba masks | $2,000 |
| Central Perry Volunteer Fire Depart | Articulating head rechargeable lante | $2,000 |
| City of Columbia - Fire Department | Oscr360 camera | $2,000 |
| City of Gainesville - Volunteer FD | 5 scba bottles | $2,000 |
| City of Humeston - Fire Department | 6 water rescue jackets, 750' rope | $2,000 |
| Clearwater R-1 School Foundation | Basketball court concrete and two ba | $2,000 |
| Connections Activity Center | Deck materials, laptop | $2,000 |
| Cooper County Agriculture and Mecha | Speaker system upgrade | $2,000 |
| County of Howell Sheriff's Office | Drone and accessories | $2,000 |
| Crawford County Fair Inc | Expansion of poultry barn | $2,000 |
| Creative Arts Therapy Center Inc | 2 pottery wheels, and pottery equip | $2,000 |
| Crocker Rural Fire Protection Dist | 6 helmets | $2,000 |
| Dade County Artconnect | Concrete step replacement | $2,000 |
| Dblo Association | 6' x 10' cargo trailer | $2,000 |
| Dekalb County Senior Citizens Counc | Insulated bags | $2,000 |
| Delta House of Arkansas | Bikes, activity gym toddlers, swing | $2,000 |
| Depew Fire Department | 2 auto external defibrillators | $2,000 |
| Douglas County Council on Aging (Av | New steam table | $2,000 |
| Dwight Library | Door, hardware and wood frame | $2,000 |
| Dwight Rural Fire Department | Building signs, vinyl signs | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- James Greer
- Trevor Honeycutt
- Tami Ensor
Questions people ask
Does Mfa Oil Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Various-see website for grant cycles.
How much does Mfa Oil Foundation give?
$341,450 in tax year 2024, across 150 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Mfa Oil Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists James Greer (Member), Trevor Honeycutt (Member) and Tami Ensor (Treasurer).
What does Mfa Oil Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, community development and youth programs.