Serving
Maryland’s
communities

The SECU MD Foundation creates stronger Maryland communities by empowering individuals to achieve personal and financial wellness.

What we face

Across the state, hard-working Marylanders face headwinds in their pursuit of a better life.
of students take on loan debt to pay for their education
%
face financially related food insecurity
1 IN3
do not have enough savings to cover emergency expenses
%
Support your community

How we help

To serve our Maryland communities and help individuals achieve more, SECU MD Foundation focuses on three program areas that deliver impact across age, geography and level of current financial education.

Scholarships

We help college students 
take the next step in their educational journeys.
Learn more

Grants

We support organizations that support Maryland. 
Apply now

Financial wellness

We educate our neighbors so they can achieve their best lives.
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How you can help

There are many ways you can make a meaningful contribution to our work.

Together, we can build a stronger Maryland.

Anyone can give to our general fund. If you are a SECU member interested in supporting the Promising Futures Fund, you can make a difference today. 

Make checks payable to:
SECU MD Foundation

Mail donations to: 
SECU MD Foundation
971 Corporate Blvd
Linthicum, MD 21090.

We accept wire transfers/ACH or gifts of stock.
For more information, contact charlotte.owsianny@secumd.com.

State employees can choose to support the SECU MD Foundation with their gifts to the Maryland Charities Campaign. Our MCC number is 82-1896987

Rally your friends and family by sharing why you’re passionate about our mission. Looking to host an individual or team fundraiser? We have the tools to make it happen. Contact us today

Looking for opportunities to volunteer at one of our financial education programs or upcoming events? Contact us to learn more.

Our roots go back nearly 70 years to the founding of the State Employees Credit Union, or SECU.

Built on the philosophy of “people helping people,” SECU, its employees and its members have always played a vital role in supporting Maryland’s communities.

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...but more could be done

In 2017, SECU started the SECU MD Foundation as a stand-alone 501(c)(3) organization. With a dedicated team and resources, we can fully focus on our vision of creating stronger Maryland communities by empowering individuals to achieve personal and financial wellness.
Support our MISSION

Our leadership 

Our dedicated staff and board of directors are leading the SECU MD Foundation forward. 

Janelle Burgoyne

Board President 

Ellen Gardner

Board Chair 

John Ena

Board Treasurer

Rod Flowers

Board Secretary

Gina McKnight Smith

Board Member 

Amy Basta

Board Member 

Tracey Myers-Preston

Board Member

Charlotte Owsianny

Executive Director
SECU MD Foundation

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