Fuel Fund Of Maryland
Fuel Fund Of Maryland
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About this organization
Mission
The Fuel Fund of Maryland provides resources to vulnerable Maryland families for heat and home utility needs. Our donors, board and staff support and advocate collaborative funding and services that ensure affordable energy to families that must overcome hardship caused by poverty and assist these families to meet their human needs.
About
THE FUEL FUND OF MARYLAND SERVES AS A VITAL, NON-GOVERNMENTAL COMPONENT OF THE SOCIAL SAFETY NET DELIVERING FLEXIBILITY THROUGH INDEPENDENCE, ACCOUNTABILITY THROUGH SOUND GOVERNANCE, AND QUALITY SERVICE DELIVERY THROUGH MORE THAN THREE DECADES OF EXPERIENCE. THE IMMEDIATE IMPACT OF FUEL FUND ASSISTANCE IS FOR A FAMILY STRUGGLING TO AFFORD A UTILITY BILL (WITH A HOUSEHOLD INCOME AT OR BELOW 200-PERCENT OF POVERTY) AND THEIR ABILITY TO KEEP THEIR LIGHTS ON AND HEATING AND COOLING SYSTEMS OPERATIONAL. THE SUPPORT WE PROVIDE IS A BENEFIT TO THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE. OUR HELP PREVENTS FIRES, ENABLES CHILDREN TO HAVE COOKED MEALS AND DO THEIR HOMEWORK; FREES UP RESOURCES TO PAY RENT, SUPPORTS LIFE-SAVING MEDICATIONS, AND EVEN SAVES MONEY TOWARD A HOUSEHOLD'S NEXT UTILITY BILL.THROUGH THE ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, THE FUEL FUND OF MARYLAND PROVIDES FINANCIAL AND EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES TO LOW-INCOME MARYLANDERS TO KEEP THEIR POWER SAFELY CONNECTED DURING TIMES OF FINANCIAL CRISIS. BEYOND DIRECT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, AN IMPORTANT COMPONENT OF FUEL FUND SUPPORT IS THE DISTRIBUTION OF ENERGY CREDITS. BGE CURRENTLY MAKES AVAILABLE NEARLY $2.3 MILLION IN RATEPAYER-FUNDED CREDITS, WHICH ARE ADMINISTERED BY THE FUEL FUND. AT THE RATE OF $.50 FOR EVERY $1 OF PRIVATE MONEY PAID ON A BILL, THE FUEL FUND APPLIES THE CREDITS TO THE BGE CUSTOMER'S BILL AT THE TIME OF CASH ASSISTANCE APPROVAL. THE ADVANTAGE CREATED BY THESE CREDITS HAS DIRECTLY RESULTED IN MORE HOUSEHOLDS BEING SERVED. FOR EXAMPLE, THE FUEL FUND CAN SATISFY A $300 BILL BY LEVERAGING $100 IN CASH, WITH BGE BILL CREDITS, OTHER CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS ON THE CLIENT'S BEHALF, AND PAYMENTS BY THE CLIENT. THE FUEL FUND OF MARYLAND IS THE ONLY ORGANIZATION IN THE STATE OF MARYLAND THAT CAN LEVERAGE BGE RATEPAYER-FUNDED CREDITS.MARYLANDERS WITH INCOMES BELOW 50 PERCENT OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL PAY NEARLY 40 PERCENT OF THEIR INCOME FOR HOME ENERGY, WHEREAS 6 PERCENT IS CONSIDERED AFFORDABLE. HOME ENERGY IS A CRIPPLING FINANCIAL BURDEN FOR LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS, LEAVING LITTLE MONEY AVAILABLE FOR HOUSING, FOOD, OR MEDICAL CARE.FROM JULY 1, 2018 - JUNE 30, 2019, THE FUEL FUND OF MARYLAND ACCOMPLISHED THE FOLLOWING: - HOUSEHOLDS SERVED: 4,731 - CRITICAL MEDICAL NEEDS CASES: 72 - TOTAL ADULTS SERVED: 12,244 - TOTAL CHILDREN SERVED: 5,847 - TOTAL SENIORS SERVED: 800 - TOTAL VETERANS SERVED: 45 - AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD INCOME OF GRANT RECIPIENT: $1,408.05
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The filing reveals the mission of the non-profit as “The fuel fund of maryland provides resources to vulnerable maryland families for heat and home utility needs. our donors, board and staff support and advocate collaborative funding and services that ensure affordable energy to families that must overcome hardship caused by poverty and assist these families to meet their human needs. our mission is accomplished through two programs, energy assistance and watt watchers. the energy assistance raises funds that are used to assist low-income individuals and families with their utility bills. watt watchers is a multifaceted, energy conservation and education program that eases the energy burden faced by low-income maryland households.”.
When detailing its functions, they were listed as: “To provide financial assistance to low income families for household heating and utility bills.”.
- According to the law, the state where the non-profit operates has been reported as MD.
- The filing specifies that the non-profit's address in 2019 was 1800 WASHINGTON BLVD NO 410-A, BALTIMORE, MD, 21230.
- As of 2019, the non-profit's form shows they have a total of 18 employees.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$1,098,111.
- The organization has 10 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1981.
- The organization pays $777,692 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $307,437 in fundraising expenses.