Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum Inc
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Mission
The mission of the chesapeake bay maritime museum is to preserve and explore the history, environment, and people of the chesapeake bay. The vision of the chesapeake bay maritime museum is to be the see sched o.
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· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum Inc with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 99% of the 133,127 arts & culture charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 90% of the 56,467 arts & culture charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- Established in 1965, it predates 85% of the arts & culture charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyChesapeake Bay Maritime Museum Inc is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Saint Michaels, MD, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1965 and has been operating for 61 years. Its EIN is 237051889. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $7M in annual revenue. 144 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 237051889. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 76% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 90/100.
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum Inc is located in Saint Michaels, MD, United States. The organization was established in 1965 and has been active for 61 years.
Based on official tax filings, Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum Inc has $7M in annual revenue. It allocates 76% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 75% for arts & culture charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum Inc is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $7M in annual revenue. The organization has 144 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 76% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 75%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Embrace the history, environment, and culture of the region while enjoying waterfront views and authentic experiences. Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum Inc is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1965.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 76% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 75%. Its annual revenue of $7M is well above the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 237051889, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
CHESAPEAKE BAY MARITIME MUSEUM INC is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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10 articles found
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11 Chesapeake Bay Towns With A Slower Pace Of Life - WorldAtlas
10 Best Small Towns on the Chesapeake Bay For A Crowd-Free Summer - WorldAtlas
Proud to Serve: Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum | Latest News - WBOC TV
Classic Boat Festival Returns To Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum - Eye On Annapolis
8 Coolest Chesapeake Bay Towns For A Summer Vacation In 2026 - WorldAtlas
Sailor completes 8-year journey around America at Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum - The Star Democrat
6 Of The Friendliest Towns In Chesapeake Bay - WorldAtlas
Schooner Sultana to visit Chesapeake Bay museum - Soundings Online
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum renames apprentice program - The Star Democrat
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum adopts 'non-partisan policy' after backlash - The Star Democrat
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 144 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 144 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1965
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum Inc
- What is Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum Inc?
- Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum Inc is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Saint Michaels, United States. Embrace the history, environment, and culture of the region while enjoying waterfront views and authentic experiences.
- When was Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum Inc founded?
- Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum Inc was founded in 1965.
- Who leads Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum Inc?
- Kristen L Greenaway serves as President CEO.
- Where is Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum Inc located?
- Headquartered in Saint Michaels, MD, United States.
- What is Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 76% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum Inc trustworthy?
- Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 237051889.
- What is Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum Inc's website?
- https://cbmm.org/