MFM Foundation 501c(3)

Founded in December 2019 by the Ron Boyd family and Midwest Family Mutual Insurance Company, the Boyd Midwest Family Private Foundation was created by the Boyd family to reflect the values Midwest Family Mutual was built on—family, service, and compassion. Our mission is to support education, provide help during times of hardship, and honor those who serve, with the belief that caring for people when it matters most creates lasting impact.

Rooted in a commitment to family, service, and community, the Foundation proudly supports MFM employees and agents and their families (including grandchildren), as well as veterans, emergency and law enforcement personnel, military members and families. Every program reflects our belief that investing in people—especially during pivotal moments—creates lasting impact far beyond a single gift.

The Foundation proudly supports individuals and organizations through:

Need-based scholarships
Hardship and emergency financial assistance
Grants and donations to qualified 501(c)(3) organizations

Who We Serve

The Foundation was created to support and uplift:

Midwest Family Mutual (MFM) employees and their families, including grandchildren
MFM agents and their families, including grandchildren
Veterans, disabled or fallen military members, emergency and law enforcement personnel, as well as their families

Our Programs

The Foundation operates three core programs designed to meet educational, financial, and service-related needs:

Scholarships

Scholarships are available for attendance at colleges, universities, graduate programs, and trade schools. Eligible applicants include MFM employees, MFM agents, and their families (including grandchildren).

Hardship & Emergency Funds

Financial assistance is available to help during unexpected hardships or emergencies. Applications on behalf of MFM employees, agents, and their families may be submitted by any MFM employee or agent.

Support for Service Workers

Donations and grants supporting veterans, law enforcement, and emergency service professionals may be requested. Applications can be submitted by any MFM employee or agent.

Get more info

More detailed information and application forms for each program, along with IRS-tax-deductible donation information are provided via the “links” below. Questions and comments can be directed to foundation@midwestfamily.com.

Scholarship First Time - Employee or Agent Scholarship Renewal - Employee or Agent Hardship/Emergency Funds - Employee or Agent Hardship/Service Worker - Employee or Agent Supporting the Foundation Scholarship Awardees

Scholarship Process

Scholarships will be awarded to applicant(s) utilizing the following criteria:

Student has financial need and has received no/few scholarship awards.
Student has demonstrated work ethic through work history, extracurricular activities, and community involvement. (Applicants who have worked and saved to fund their education will get preference.)
Student shows strong academic achievement.
Student has been accepted to a university, college, technical school or trade school.
Applicant’s statement of goals and aspirations

Scholarship applications will be accepted through May 15, 2026 and must include an official high school or college transcript. Checks will be made payable to the college, university, trade school, or graduate school.

Scholarship winners are determined by an independent (non-MFM) review committee. The scholarship can be renewed for up to three years after the initial scholarship if a 2.5 GPA is maintained and a Scholarship Renewal Form is submitted.

DOWNLOAD FIRST TIME SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Your application and transcript must be sent to

foundation@midwestfamily.com

no later than May 15.

DOWNLOAD RENEWAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Your application and transcript must be sent to

boydfoundationscholarship@gmail.com

no later than May 15.

Hardship/Emergency Process

Hardship and emergency funds will be awarded based on the scope of the hardship/emergency and the applicant’s need. Application forms may be submitted by MFM Employees and MFM Agents. The completed application form and supporting documentation should be emailed to foundation@midwestfamily.com. Hardship/Emergency applications can be submitted anytime during the year.

DOWNLOAD HARDSHIP/EMERGENCY APPLICATION FORM

Grants/Donations Process

The Boyd Midwest Family Private Foundation will consider donations to Service Workers (Veterans, Police, Fire Fighters, Emergency Technicians, etc.). Nominations for such donations can be submitted through the Foundation Service Worker Hardship Application Form (by all MFM Employees and MFM Agents).

Deserving Service Workers also may be identified by the Foundation's Board of Directors.

DOWNLOAD SERVICE WORKER HARDSHIP APPLICATION

You can donate to the Boyd Midwest Family Private Foundation

Donations to the Boyd Midwest Family Private Foundation are accepted throughout the year via check or PayPal. Please email donation form to foundation@midwestfamily.com. At the same time, complete the PayPal authorization or mail check to:

Boyd Midwest Family Private Foundation

12130 Meredith Drive, Ste 230W

Urbandale, IA 50323

A written receipt will be provided to document your donation to a 501c(3) organization.

DOWNLOAD THE DONATION FORM

To donate via PayPal, please click the link below:

Pay with PayPal

Scholarship Awardees

The Boyd Midwest Family Private Foundation is excited to announce scholarship selection results for the 2025-2026 school year, the fifth year we have awarded scholarships.

The Foundation received a total of 58 scholarship applications this year, 14 more than last year. Scholarship applications were from thirteen different states. There were 24 first-time applications, 13 renewal applications, and 21 President Club Policyholder applications.

Utilizing the Foundation's selection criteria, eight first-time candidates were selected.

We are very excited about their future, the impact they will make, and proud of the role the Boyd Midwest Private Foundation is playing to achieve their goals!

Scholarship winners and amounts were determined by a three-member selection committee of independent, non-MFM individuals.

Congratulations to all applicants who were awarded a 2025-2026 scholarship…..for the first time or as a renewal.

2025-2026 First-Time Recipients

2024-2025 Renewal Scholarships

2023-2024 Renewal Scholarships

2022-2023 Renewal Scholarships