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 …
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The Chesapeake Bay Trust uniquely empowers local community-based groups with the resources they need to restore forests, streams, rivers, wildlife, and more.
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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 whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 7 similar environment in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Chesapeake Bay Trust has 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 30,143 environment 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
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 97% of the 13,369 environment charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 82% of similar organizations. See the sources
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyChesapeake 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. 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 $36M in annual revenue. 101 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.
Chesapeake Bay Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 521454182. 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 Trust 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 94% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in United States is 90/100.
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. It allocates 94% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 87% for environment charities in United States. 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 an Environment 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 $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.
According to GiveRadar's records, Chesapeake Bay Trust 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 94% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 87%). 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.
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 an environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1985.
Among environment charities registered in United States: It allocates 94% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 87%. 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.
Filing history
5 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 TRUST 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
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
Marylanders Can Support Chesapeake Bay Restoration And Wildlife Conservation Through State Tax Returns - Eye On Annapolis
Marylanders Can Support Chesapeake Bay Restoration And Wildlife Conservation Through State Tax Returns - Eye On Annapolis
Marylanders can use tax returns to support Chesapeake Bay - DelmarvaNow.com
Marylanders Can Support Chesapeake Bay Restoration And Wildlife Conservation Through State Tax Returns - Eye On Annapolis
Anne Arundel Dealerships Recognized In Chesapeake Bay Trust “Bays Plate” Contest - Eye On Annapolis
New “Bay Plate Blue” Paint Color Celebrates Chesapeake Bay And Local Conservation - Eye On Annapolis
The hidden cost of saving the Chesapeake Bay: Millions for private waterfronts - The Baltimore Banner
Chesapeake Bay Corps ready for yearlong assignments - The Star Democrat
Chesapeake Bay Trust Helps New Class of Chesapeake Conservation and Climate Corps Members Dive Into A Year of Service - Southern Maryland News Net
The Chesapeake Bay Trust Awards Salisbury Grant to Plant 834 Trees - WBOC TV
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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 - 101 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 · 101 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 · 1985
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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, MD, United States.
- What is Chesapeake Bay Trust's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 94% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Chesapeake Bay Trust trustworthy?
- Chesapeake Bay Trust 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 Trust's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 521454182.
- What is Chesapeake Bay Trust's website?
- http://www.cbtrust.org