Charitable Foundation

The MFA Incorporated Charitable Foundation provides support to nonprofit organizations working to improve communities where MFA Incorporated has a significant concentration of members and employees.

The Foundation’s mission is to assist rural communities in MFA Incorporated’s trade area by supporting organizations that are dedicated to education, youth, solving community problems and improving quality of life.

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Program Guidelines
Eligibility

Program Guidelines

1. MFA Incorporated Charitable Foundation grants must meet Foundation's stated mission.
2. Grants are awarded in amounts typically not to exceed $2,000.
3. Request must be submitted online via the link and are reviewed by the MFA Incorporated Charitable Foundation board of directors.
4. Interpretations and administration of provisions of the program will be determined by the MFA Incorporated Charitable Foundation.
5. The MFA Incorporated Charitable Foundation reserves the right to change or withdraw this program without notice.

NOTE: For information on the MFA Volunteer Fire Grant, CLICK HERE or scroll farther down this page.

Eligibility

1. Nonprofit organizations my apply for MFA Incorporated Charitable Foundation grants. Generally, donations are restricted to organizations that have been granted tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
2. Accredited public or private colleges, universities and community colleges are eligible as well as elementary and secondary schools.
3. Grants are limited to one per organization per year.

Qualifying recipients include:
• Organizations actively addressing and solving community problems and improving quality of life.
• Programs designed to build knowledge and leaderships skills for rural youth Charitable organizations that have been granted tax-exempt status.

Funds will not be awarded for:
• Lobbying, political and religious organizations
• National organizations (local chapters of some organizations may be eligible)
• Veteran, fraternal and labor organizations
• Fund-raising events, dinners or benefits
• Operating expenses
• Individuals
• Advertising
• Scholarships
• Sports sponsorships

NOTE: For information on the MFA Volunteer Fire Grant, CLICK HERE or scroll farther down this page.

MFA Volunteer Fire Grant

In an effort to distribute fire grants efficiently and impartially, the MFA Charitable Foundation partnered with the University of Missouri Fire and Rescue Training Institute. Through this partnership we review and award grants based on input from multiple parties, including MU FRTI, the Firefighters Association of Missouri Board of Directors, the State Fire Marshal and the Missouri Division of Fire Safety.

View the guidelines and apply online HERE or call the University of Missouri Fire and Rescue Training Institute at 800-869-3476 for more information.

“Firefighting gear is specialized, so it’s expensive. When it comes to buying what they may need, whether it’s a pair of gloves or a flashlight or a radio or any number of things, these grants will truly impact how they can operate.”

GAIL HAGANS – Educational Program Coordinator.

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The MFA Foundation.

MFA Incorporated also participates in The MFA Foundation which focuses on supporting youth of MFA Incorporated and MFA Oil member/owners.

Each spring approximately 300 graduating high school seniors receive MFA scholarships, co-sponsored by the MFA Foundation and participating local MFA agencies. We've done this for more than 50 years to the tune of more than 14,500 scholarships and $16 million.

MFA Foundation scholarships are offered to high school seniors who are children or grandchildren of member-level customers of MFA Agri Services, MFA Oil Company propane plants and bulk plants and other MFA agencies. Students can apply at www.mfafoundation.com

While the college scholarship program constitutes the main thrust of the MFA Foundation, the Foundation also pursues other worthwhile projects. The MFA Foundation makes gifts directly, generally in an unrestricted manner, to private and public colleges.

The Foundation also contributes to other programs that are consistent with the Foundation's original purpose of providing educational opportunity for youth. Included in these programs are: Missouri 4-H Foundation, Missouri FFA Association and the Missouri Young Farmers Association.

In addition, the MFA Foundation administers special scholarship programs and has made substantial contributions to the University of Missouri College of Agricultue, Food and Natural Resources.