Online and Mail Options
Click here to make a safe and secure donation online.
Prefer to write a check?
Checks can be made out to “Fuel Fund of Maryland” and mailed to:
PO Box 62266
Baltimore, Maryland 21298
Attn: Ms. Debbie Brown
Give Through Your BGE Utility Bill
Did you know you can support the Fuel Fund of Maryland simply by paying your monthly BGE bill? Your donation, no matter the size, helps keep households connected to safe and reliable energy.
1. Dollar Donation Fund (When Paying by Check)
BGE customers who pay by check can add a gift of any amount to their monthly utility payment.
BGE will include your contribution on your bill and send the funds directly to the Fuel Fund.
Donate When Paying Your Bill Online
Prefer to pay online? You can also make a donation to the Fuel Fund when submitting your bill through BGE’s online payment system and your gift is sent directly to the Fuel Fund
No matter which option you choose, you are helping Maryland households stay connected!
Did you know?
BGE customers donated $225,000+ through their utility bills in 2025, keeping 642 households connected.
Planned Giving – 1981 Power Circle
When you include the Fuel Fund in your estate plans, you help fulfill our mission of supporting thousands of Maryland families who struggle to afford their home energy needs.
To learn more about joining the 1981 Power Circle or to discuss planned giving options, please contact Debbie Brown at 410‑844‑3834 or mail to: dbrown@fuelfundmaryland.org
Planned gifts can be made in several ways: through a will or trust, retirement assets, or by naming the Fuel Fund of Maryland as a beneficiary of your life insurance policy. Adding the Fuel Fund as a beneficiary is a simple and meaningful way to ensure your legacy continues to keep households safely connected to essential energy services.
Recurring Gift/Monthly Giving
Power of 12 Program
Become part of a community of dedicated supporters who make a lasting difference all year long. When you join the Power of 12, you’ll join more than 200 monthly donors whose dependable generosity ensures that Maryland households stay connected.
Monthly giving is secure, simple, and convenient. Our donation platform makes it easy to set up your recurring gift, track your total contributions, and update your giving plan anytime.
Your steady support provides stability and connection — one month at a time.
To get started, just select “Donate Monthly” when making your gift.
Workplace Giving
Matching Gifts: Double the Impact of Your Donation
Your gift to the Fuel Fund of Maryland could be matched dollar by your employer! Many employers sponsor matching gift programs and will match any charitable contributions or volunteer hours made by their employees, retirees and/or employees’ spouses. To find out if your company has a matching gift program, please follow the link below:
Tribute Initiatives
Simply check the “In Honor or In Memory” box when making your gift online and follow the prompts.
In Honor/In Memory
Honor the memory of a loved one with a gift that reflects their spirit and brings light, stability, and connection to households struggling to stay powered.
Celebrate a special moment with a gift that makes a difference. Honor yourself or someone you love while helping Maryland households stay connected.
For more information, please call Debbie Brown at 410-844-3834 or mail to: dbrown@fuelfundmaryland.org
Stock Transfer Information
Gift Account Name: Fuel Fund of Maryland
Gift Account Number: 8801008
If you are depositing the following, and they are already in a depository: Equities, Corporate and Municipal Bonds, Commercial Paper, Medium-Term Notes, Collateralized Mortgage Issues, and Zero-Coupon bonds. Instruct current custodian to deliver to:
DTC Number: 2803
Agent Bank ID: 26645
Institutional ID: 71094
Please contact Cassandra Wright at Brown Advisory prior to the deposit being made for notification. She can be reached by email at cwright@brownadvisory.com.
If you wish to wire cash for deposit to the account:
U.S. Bank, N.A.
ABA: 091000022
For Credit to Account: 173103198383
Account: U.S. Bank Trust Wire Account
Attention: Travis Perdue
For further credit to account of: Fuel Fund of Maryland (gift account)
Account of: 8801008
Please note that we do not determine the tax-deductible amount for donors contributing shares of stock. We will provide you with a letter acknowledging the gift that will include the date of the stock transfer. Please refer to your accountant, attorney, or financial advisor to determine the value of your gift for IRS or other purposes.
Donations to the Fuel Fund of Maryland are tax deductible to the full extent allowable by law, as no goods or services are given in exchange for your generosity.
