The Good Samaritan Energy Trust Fund, which was established by law in 2003, allows for Illinois residents to voluntarily contribute money to help pay for emergency heating bills. Contributions will go directly to low-income residents of the county from which funds were donated and are tax deductible.

The Good Samaritan Energy Trust Fund is now capable of accepting online contributions using the Illinois E-Pay system. E-Pay is a self-service electronic payment program allowing contributions to be made at the user's convenience. The Illinois E-Pay system accepts Visa, MasterCard and E-Checks. The donor will not incur any additional charge for making payments on the site.

Visit the Illinois State Treasurer's Office for the E-Pay Web site.

Please use the link above and have the following information available.

1. Your Name (required)
2. Your Contribution Amount (required)
3. Your address (optional)
4. Your County of residence (required)
5. Your Telephone number (optional)
6. Your E-mail address (optional)

If you have any questions about the contribution process please contact Fiscal Operations at 1-877-828-2375.

If you have other questions about the Good Samaritan Energy Trust Fund, please call the Office of Energy Assistance hotline at 1-800-252-8643 (TTY 1-800-785-6055) or E-mail LIHEAP.