Chesapeake Legal Alliance Inc
Provide and coordinate volunteer legal services to environmental organizations, citizens groups and individuals in their efforts to improve health of the chesapeake bay and its watershed.
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At Chesapeake Legal Alliance (CLA), we apply the power of the law to protect and restore clean water and promote healthy, resilient ecosystems for communities across the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
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Provide and coordinate volunteer legal services to environmental organizations, citizens groups and individuals in their efforts to improve health of the chesapeake bay and its watershed.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyChesapeake Legal Alliance 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 2009 and has been operating for 17 years. Its EIN is 264349757. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $1M in annual revenue. 153 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Chesapeake Legal Alliance 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 Legal Alliance Inc is located in Annapolis, MD, United States. The organization was established in 2009 and has been active for 17 years.
Based on official tax filings, Chesapeake Legal Alliance Inc has $1M in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Chesapeake Legal Alliance Inc is classified as a Environment organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $1M in annual revenue. The organization has 153 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Chesapeake Legal Alliance 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 Legal Alliance 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.
At Chesapeake Legal Alliance (CLA), we apply the power of the law to protect and restore clean water and promote healthy, resilient ecosystems for communities across the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Chesapeake Legal Alliance Inc is classified as a environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2009.
Among environment charities registered in United States: Chesapeake Legal Alliance Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 89/100. Its annual revenue of $1M is comparable to the peer average of $2M.
Yes, donations to Chesapeake Legal Alliance Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Chesapeake Legal Alliance Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 264349757, 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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Filing history
6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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CHESAPEAKE LEGAL ALLIANCE 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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- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 153 disclosed in the public registry.
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Quick facts about Chesapeake Legal Alliance Inc
- What is Chesapeake Legal Alliance Inc?
- Chesapeake Legal Alliance Inc is a environment publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Annapolis, United States. At Chesapeake Legal Alliance (CLA), we apply the power of the law to protect and restore clean water and promote healthy, resilient ecosystems for communities across the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
- When was Chesapeake Legal Alliance Inc founded?
- Chesapeake Legal Alliance Inc was founded in 2009.
- Who leads Chesapeake Legal Alliance Inc?
- David L Reed serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Chesapeake Legal Alliance Inc located?
- Headquartered in Annapolis, United States.
- What is Chesapeake Legal Alliance Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Chesapeake Legal Alliance Inc trustworthy?
- Chesapeake Legal Alliance 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 Legal Alliance Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 264349757.
- What is Chesapeake Legal Alliance Inc's website?
- http://www.chesapeakelegal.org