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Chesapeake Conservancy Inc

To conserve and restore the natural and cultural resources of the chesapeake bay watershed for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations. We serve as …

Environment Annapolis, MD EIN 262271377 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About Chesapeake Conservancy Inc

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Founded
Headquarters
Annapolis, MD
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
C50
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2008

Mission

To conserve and restore the natural and cultural resources of the chesapeake bay watershed for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations. We serve as a catalyst for change, advancing strong public and private partnerships, developing and using new technology, and empowering environmental stewardship.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌿 Environment · NTEE C50

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 6 similar environment in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 0%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 1.32%
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 Conservancy Inc is a registered environment nonprofit based in Annapolis, MD, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2008 and has been operating for 18 years. Its EIN is 262271377. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $14M in annual revenue. 88 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Chesapeake Conservancy Inc 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 Conservancy Inc is located in Annapolis, MD, United States. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years.

Based on official tax filings, Chesapeake Conservancy Inc has $14M 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 Conservancy Inc is classified as a Environment organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $14M in annual revenue. The organization has 88 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Chesapeake Conservancy 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.

Chesapeake Conservancy Inc 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.

To conserve and restore the natural and cultural resources of the chesapeake bay watershed for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations. We serve as a catalyst for change, advancing strong public and private partnerships, developing and using new technology, and empowering environmental stewardship. Chesapeake Conservancy Inc is classified as a environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2008.

Among environment charities registered in United States: Chesapeake Conservancy Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 89/100. Its annual revenue of $14M is well above the peer average of $2M.

Yes, donations to Chesapeake Conservancy Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Chesapeake Conservancy Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 262271377, 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, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

SU
Susan Shingledecker
President & CEO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

BE
Beattra W•••••
Director
CO
Colin H•••••••••
Director
ED
Ed H••••••
Director
EJ
Ej A••••
Interim President & CEO
EL
Ellen G••••••
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
G
G A••• R•••••••••
Director
JE
Jeffrey E S••••
Director
JE
Jeffrey S••••
TREASURER
JO
Joel D•••
PRESIDENT AND CEO
JO
Joel E D•••
PRESIDENT AND CEO
JO
John G••••••
SENIOR POLICY ADVISOR
JO
John R•••••••
Director
KE
Keith A•••••••
Director
KU
Kumar M••••••
DATA SCIENCE LEAD/SENIOR DATA SCIENTIST
LE
Leslie D•••••••
Director
MA
Maite A•••
Director
MA
Mamie P•••••
Director
MA
Marc B••••••
SECRETARY
MA
Mark B•••••
VICE CHAIR
MA
Matthew E•••
Director
MA
Matthew P••••••
SR VP OF DEVELOPMENT AND BUSINESS STRATEGY
MI
Michael B•••••••
Director
MI
Michael W B•••••••
Director
MI
Michelle B••••• H••••••••
Director
MO
Molly W•••
Director
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$14.0M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$10.4M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$24.5M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$14.0M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$7.9M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990

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Peer charities

Other environment in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Chesapeake Conservancy Inc This page 89 $14.0 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 -
Chesapeake Bay Trust 89 $36.0 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 - 88 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
80%

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
Programmatic detail
Specific cause areas not yet tagged

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Chesapeake Conservancy Inc

What is Chesapeake Conservancy Inc?
Chesapeake Conservancy Inc is a environment publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Annapolis, United States. To conserve and restore the natural and cultural resources of the chesapeake bay watershed for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations. We serve as a catalyst for change, advancing strong public and private partnerships, developing and using new technology, and empowering environmental stewardship.
When was Chesapeake Conservancy Inc founded?
Chesapeake Conservancy Inc was founded in 2008.
Who leads Chesapeake Conservancy Inc?
Susan Shingledecker serves as President & CEO.
Where is Chesapeake Conservancy Inc located?
Headquartered in Annapolis, United States.
What is Chesapeake Conservancy Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Chesapeake Conservancy Inc trustworthy?
Chesapeake Conservancy Inc 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 Conservancy Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 262271377.
What is Chesapeake Conservancy Inc's website?
http://www.chesapeakeconservancy.org