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Chesapeake Bay Trust

Chesapeake bay trust is a public, nonprofit grant-making organization (continuation sch. O) created to promote public awareness of and participation in the restoration and protection of the chesapeake …

Annapolis, MD EIN 521454182 · IRS Sign up to see website
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89
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About Chesapeake Bay Trust

The Chesapeake Bay Trust uniquely empowers local community-based groups with the resources they need to restore forests, streams, rivers, wildlife, and more.

Founded
Headquarters
Annapolis, MD
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1986

Mission

Chesapeake bay trust is a public, nonprofit grant-making organization (continuation sch. O) created to promote public awareness of and participation in the restoration and protection of the chesapeake bay and its tributaries. Since its establishment in 1985 by the maryland general assembly, the trust has awarded more than $140 million in the areas of environmental education, on-the-ground restoration and community outreach.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌿 Environment
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 5 similar environment in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 0%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.50%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 89

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Chesapeake Bay Trust is a registered environment nonprofit based in Annapolis, MD, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1985 and has been operating for 41 years. Its EIN is 521454182. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $36M in annual revenue. 101 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Chesapeake Bay Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. 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 89 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in United States is 89/100.

Chesapeake Bay Trust is located in Annapolis, MD, United States. The organization was established in 1985 and has been active for 41 years.

Based on official tax filings, Chesapeake Bay Trust has $36M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Chesapeake Bay Trust is classified as a Environment organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $36M in annual revenue. The organization has 101 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Chesapeake Bay Trust. 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.

Chesapeake Bay Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

The Chesapeake Bay Trust uniquely empowers local community-based groups with the resources they need to restore forests, streams, rivers, wildlife, and more. Chesapeake Bay Trust is classified as a environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1985.

Among environment charities registered in United States: Chesapeake Bay Trust's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 89/100. Its annual revenue of $36M is well above the peer average of $2M.

Yes, donations to Chesapeake Bay Trust are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 521454182, 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.

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Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

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Leadership

BR
Brian M Hart
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

AL
Alexander G N•••• E••
TRUSTEE
AN
Anthony M••••• L•••• J•
TREASURER
BR
Brian M H•••
TRUSTEE
BR
Bryan S O•••••
TRUSTEE
CH
Christopher M C••••••••••
TRUSTEE
CO
Coretta B••••••
SECRETARY
DR
Dr A••••• C•••••
TRUSTEE
ER
Erica A•••••• P••
SECRETARY
GA
Gary J•••••
CHAIR
HE
Henry H H•••••• E••
TRUSTEE
HO
Hon C•••••••••• M C••••••••••
TRUSTEE
HO
Hon D•••• F•••••••••••••
TRUSTEE
HO
Hon S•••••• P••••• B•••••
TRUSTEE
JA
Jana L D•••• P••
PRESIDENT
JA
Jason D K••••••
TRUSTEE
JE
Jeanne N•••••
VP OF FINANCE AND ADMINIST
JE
Jeffrey H•••••••
TRUSTEE
JO
Joe K•••
TRUSTEE
JO
John R V•••••••
TRUSTEE
JO
Joseph E F•••••
CHAIR
JO
Josh K••••
TRUSTEE
KA
Kacey M W•••••
VP OF PROG. FOR OUTREACH/E
MA
Matthew R•••
TRUSTEE
SA
Sadie R D•••••••
VP OF PROGRAMS FOR RESTORA
SE
Secty J•••••• H••••••••••••••
TRUSTEE
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$36.0M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$28.4M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$22.2M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$16.0M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$16.5M revenue
FY2021
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Peer charities

Other environment in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Chesapeake Bay Trust This page 89 $36.0 million -
Bass River Day Activity Program Inc 89 $13.5 million -
3rivers Incorporated 89 $14.0 million -
Utah Open Lands Conservation Association Inc 89 $11.4 million -
Truckee Donner Land Trust 89 $10.5 million -
Earthshare 89 $37.3 million -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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 - 101 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Chesapeake Bay Trust

What is Chesapeake Bay Trust?
Chesapeake Bay Trust is a environment publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Annapolis, United States. The Chesapeake Bay Trust uniquely empowers local community-based groups with the resources they need to restore forests, streams, rivers, wildlife, and more.
When was Chesapeake Bay Trust founded?
Chesapeake Bay Trust was founded in 1985.
Who leads Chesapeake Bay Trust?
Brian M Hart serves as Treasurer.
Where is Chesapeake Bay Trust located?
Headquartered in Annapolis, United States.
What is Chesapeake Bay Trust's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Chesapeake Bay Trust trustworthy?
Chesapeake Bay Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 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 Trust's registration number?
IRS EIN: 521454182.
What is Chesapeake Bay Trust's website?
http://www.cbtrust.org