Fuel Fund of Maryland Inc
The Fuel Fund of Maryland (FFM) has been supporting bge residential customers since 1981. While we originated from bge, we operate independently to provide financial assistance grants specifically for bge residential customers at risk of losing power and for those already disconnected.our mission is carried out by our utility assistance department, supported by a robust donor program developed and managed by the development department. FFM does not receive funding from federal, state, county, or city levels.
Fuel Fund of Maryland Inc at a glance
In short: Fuel Fund of Maryland Inc gave $3.6M across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $3.6M), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,620,063
- +7.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,620,063
- +7.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,620,063
- Total assets
- $8,208,926
- +7.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Maryland (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Fuel Fund of Maryland Inc
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from Fuel Fund of Maryland Inc
Bulk Fuel Assistance Grant
Fuel Fund of Maryland Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Power of One
Fuel Fund of Maryland Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Silver Lights
Fuel Fund of Maryland Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Fuel Fund of Maryland Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Baltimore Gas & Electric ($3.6M).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Fuel Fund of Maryland Inc gives
- Giving grew 27% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.4M (2020) to $3.9M (2023). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $3.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore Gas & Electric Baltimore, MD | Recipient organization distributes funds to individuals to assist in paying energy bills. | $3,620,063 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,208,926 | $4,784,611 | $4,387,435 | $3,620,063 | 1 | $305,572 |
| 2024 | $7,608,881 | $4,491,805 | $4,078,539 | $3,362,220 | 1 | $265,646 |
| 2023 | $7,065,175 | $5,235,460 | $4,693,843 | $3,921,321 | 1 | $186,710 |
| 2022 | $6,317,493 | $3,635,841 | $3,781,986 | $2,851,247 | 1 | $199,430 |
| 2021 | $7,120,973 | $5,182,649 | $3,790,620 | $3,053,574 | 1 | $369,755 |
| 2020 | $5,313,390 | $3,318,641 | $2,072,351 | $1,431,884 | 1 | $674,459 |
About Fuel Fund of Maryland Inc
Based on IRS filings
Fuel Fund of Maryland Inc is a public charity focused on Housing & Shelter, based in Timonium, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $8.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $3.6M. Net investment income was $306K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Fuel Fund of Maryland Inc is led by Deborah Brown, Executive Director since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 12 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Deborah Brown
Executive Director
Executive Director → Director, 2021
Director → Executive Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$85K (2021) → $127K (2025)
Dale W. Linaweaver
President
Director → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Beth S. Perlman
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Pastalow III
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Phil Leadore
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Todd A. Carter
Director
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marcus Walker
Director
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Helm
Director
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tierra Dotson
Director
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brandi Neiland
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lauren Zeigler
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Thompson
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: Dan Skowronski (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Joe Tumminello (2020–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Sean Dunphy (2020–2023) — President
- Former: Quinton Askew (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Robbie Black (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Camella Caudill (2020–2021) — Chief Program Officer
- Former: Janessa Shaikun (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Mike Cloyd (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Pegi Beecroft (2020–2021) — Chief Administrative Officer
- Former: Lauren Messina (2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Paige Cox-Lisk (2021) — Director
- Former: Diana Eagan (2020) — Chief Administrative Officer · Filing note: Retired 52920
- Former: Shawn Joseph (2020) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $127K, to Deborah Brown (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Fuel Fund of Maryland Inc
How much does Fuel Fund of Maryland Inc give each year?
Fuel Fund of Maryland Inc gave $3.6M across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $3.4M across 1 grant.
How large is Fuel Fund of Maryland Inc?
Fuel Fund of Maryland Inc reported $8.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.8M.
What is Fuel Fund of Maryland Inc?
Fuel Fund of Maryland Inc is a public charity focused on Housing & Shelter, based in Timonium, MD. It holds $8.2M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Fuel Fund of Maryland Inc operate?
Fuel Fund of Maryland Inc has awarded grants in Maryland.
What is Fuel Fund of Maryland Inc's EIN?
Fuel Fund of Maryland Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1204629. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 1, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 15, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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