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A group of Seniors and children enjoy a meal at the library in La Cygne, Kansas. An MFA Oil Foundation grant provided the library with reusable, microwavable containers that patrons can take home and reheat.

Books and Beyond

Above: Seniors and children enjoy a meal at the library in La Cygne, Kansas. An MFA Oil Foundation grant provided the library with reusable, microwavable containers that patrons can take home and reheat. While public libraries may be best known for their shelves of literature—from classic novels to nonfiction to […]

A photo of MFA Oil plant manager Kelly Van Dusen (center) and District Manager Tony Johnson (right) present a check to Parks Work in Marceline, Mo., to help purchase new playground equipment.

Local Support That Makes a Difference

Above: MFA Oil plant manager Kelly Van Dusen (center) and District Manager Tony Johnson (right) present a check to Parks Work in Marceline, Mo., to help purchase new playground equipment. MFA Oil Foundation Supports 63 Community Organizations The MFA Oil Foundation provides cash grants to nonprofit organizations that are working to […]

A group of children and adults in green 4-H shirts and jeans stand smiling in front of a metal wall with a red “Crawford County Fair” sign. Some wear sunglasses or hats, and one person holds a ribbon.

Helping Youth Thrive

Across rural communities, youth programs serve as powerful catalysts for learning, leadership and connection. Three 4-H clubs in MFA Oil’s trade territory are proving just how impactful these opportunities can be, especially when paired with strong community support. Each spring in Henry County, Mo., elementary students gather around warm incubators, […]

MFA Oil Foundation Distributes $341,450 to Strengthen Local Communities

From classrooms and libraries to food banks and youth sports fields, 150 nonprofits shared in over $341,450 in support from the MFA Oil Foundation during its 2025 fiscal year, strengthening 103 communities across seven states where MFA Oil Company has a presence. The MFA Oil Foundation provides funding to local […]

Ten people stand outdoors, smiling and holding a large ceremonial check for $30,000 made out to the Missouri State Fair Foundation from MFA Oil, dated August 6, 2025.

MFA Oil Supports Missouri State Fair with Major Arena Investment

Last summer, the Missouri State Fair broke ground on the new Governor Michael L. Parson Arena—a modern, climate-controlled facility that will host livestock shows, agricultural events, and community gatherings year-round and during the 11-day annual Fair. Construction is now underway, with completion anticipated in 2026. MFA Oil is proud to […]

MFA Oil CEO Jon Ihler, and others stand outdoors holding a large check for $150,000 made out to Feeding Missouri from MFA Oil, Break Time, and Big O Tires, dated June 2, 2025. They are smiling with greenery in the background.

MFA Oil Raises $150,000 to Fight Hunger at Eleventh Annual Charity Golf Scramble and Concert Benefitting Feeding Missouri

MFA Oil Company, a farmer-owned energy cooperative, proudly announces that its eleventh Annual Charity Golf Scramble and Concert raised $150,000 in donations to support Feeding Missouri’s mission of hunger relief throughout the state. The event was held on Monday, June 2, 2025, at The Club at Old Hawthorne in Columbia, […]

A group of people sits on benches outdoors, facing a wooden cross and a lake at sunset. The sky is partly cloudy and glows with orange and yellow hues, reflecting off the water. Trees frame the scene.

A Place of Belonging

Nestled on a scenic peninsula surrounded by Council Grove Lake in the heart of Kansas prairie country, White Memorial Camp offers something far deeper than a place to pitch a tent or paddle a canoe. It offers a place of belonging, growth and connection. “This land has always been a […]

MFA Oil Plant Manager Dan Schaefer presents a grant to Faith Bridge Executive Director Andie Jamerson (Moberly, Mo.).

MFA Oil Foundation Distributes Grants to 54 Organizations

The MFA Oil Foundation provides cash grants to nonprofit organizations that are working to improve communities where MFA Oil has a significant concentration of members and employees. In January 2025, the foundation approved $120,800 in grants to 54 organizations. Pictured Above: MFA Oil Plant Manager Dan Schaefer presents a grant […]

A group of children and adults standing indoors, with several children holding a certificate. One adult is holding a check. They are all smiling and casually dressed. The room has light-colored walls and hardwood floors.

MFA Oil Foundation Awards Grants to 94 Nonprofit Organizations

The MFA Oil Foundation provides cash grants to nonprofit organizations that are working to improve communities where MFA Oil has a significant concentration of members and employees. In October 2024, the foundation approved $155,650 in grants to 94 organizations.

Seven people stand in front of a fire truck in a garage. The central man holds a certificate, and the group smiles at the camera. They are dressed casually and appear to be part of a community or fire department event.

MFA Oil Foundation Grant Recipients

The MFA Oil Foundation provides cash grants to non-profit organizations that are working to improve communities where MFA Oil has a significant concentration of members and employees. In May 2024, the foundation approved $154,050 in grants to 57 organizations.

MFA Oil Foundation Grant Recipients

The MFA Oil Foundation provides cash grants to non-profit organizations that are working to improve communities where MFA Oil has a significant concentration of members and employees. In January 2024, the foundation approved $111,987 in grants to 46 organizations. • Bowling Green R-1 School District Bowling Green, Mo. • Bowling […]

Six smiling people stand outdoors holding a large ceremonial check for $150,000 made out to Feeding Missouri from MFA Oil, dated June 3, 2024, during the MFA Oil Charity Golf Scramble event.

MFA Oil Raises $150,000 for Hunger Relief at 10th Annual Charity Golf Scramble and Concert Benefiting Feeding Missouri

MFA Oil Company, a farmer-owned energy cooperative, announces its 10th Annual Charity Golf Scramble and Concert, raised $150,000 in donations for Feeding Missouri to provide hunger relief across the Show-Me State. Over 240 golfers attended the event, which was held on June 3, 2024, at The Club at Old Hawthorne […]

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