Chesapeake Bay Trust
CHESAPEAKE BAY TRUST IS A PUBLIC, NONPROFIT GRANT-MAKING ORGANIZATION CREATED TO PROMOTE PUBLIC AWARENESS OF AND PARTICIPATION IN THE RESTORATION AND PROTECTION OF THE CHESAPEAKE BAY AND ITS TRIBUTARIES. (SEE SCHEDULE O FOR CONTINUATION) 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.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$43.0M
+20.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$21.1M
+29.3% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$21.1M
+29.3% YoY
About Chesapeake Bay Trust
Based on IRS filings
Chesapeake Bay Trust is a nonprofit organization, based in ANNAPOLIS, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $43.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $21.1M. Net investment income was $933K.
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $42,961,240 | $35,658,902 | $22,649,655 |
| Revenue | $28,427,407 | $22,229,296 | $15,960,669 |
| Expenses | $26,556,750 | $20,192,027 | $13,845,967 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $932,801 | $631,954 | $935,856 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
42 open opportunities from Chesapeake Bay Trust
Aileen Hughes Award Program Grant
CHESAPEAKE BAY TRUST
Amount
Up to US $5,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Anne Arundel County Community Tree Planting Mini Grant Program
CHESAPEAKE BAY TRUST
Amount
Up to US $5,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Anne Arundel County Forestry and Forested Land Protection Grant Program
CHESAPEAKE BAY TRUST
Amount
Up to US $238,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include See Schedule I Part Iv ($21,071,983).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SEE SCHEDULE I PART IV | RESTORATION, COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION | $21,071,983 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOSEPH E FARREN | CHAIR | 10 | — |
| ANTHONY MURRAY LEIGH JR | TREASURER | 5 | — |
| HON SENATOR PAMELA BEIDLE | TRUSTEE | 5 | — |
| CORETTA BENNETT | SECRETARY | 5 | — |
| HON CHRISTOPHER M CORCHIARINO | TRUSTEE | 5 | — |
| BRIAN M HART | TRUSTEE | 5 | — |
| JOSH KURTZ | TRUSTEE | 5 | — |
| HON DAVID FRASER-HIDALGO | TRUSTEE | 5 | — |
| HENRY H HOPKINS ESQ | TRUSTEE | 5 | — |
| JEFFREY HORTSMAN | TRUSTEE | 5 | — |
| JASON D KEPPLER | TRUSTEE | 5 | — |
| JOE KOCH | TRUSTEE | 5 | — |
| ALEXANDER G NUNEZ ESQ | VICE-CHAIR | 5 | — |
| BRYAN S OFFUTT | TRUSTEE | 5 | — |
| THOMASINA POIROT ESQ | TRUSTEE | 5 | — |
| MATTHEW ROWE | TRUSTEE | 5 | — |
| JOHN R VALLIANT | TRUSTEE | 5 | — |
| DR ASTRID CALDAS | TRUSTEE | 5 | — |
| VERNICE MILLER-TRAVIS | TRUSTEE | 5 | — |
| JANA L DAVIS PHD | PRESIDENT | 40 | $179,531 |
| JEANNE NELSON | VP OF FINANCE AND ADMINIST | 40 | $129,648 |
| KACEY M WETZEL | VP OF PROG. FOR OUTREACH/E | 40 | $117,514 |
| SADIE R DRESCHER | VP OF PROGRAMS FOR RESTORA | 40 | $117,055 |
| SUZANNE ARMSTRONG | VP OF DEVELOPMENT | 40 | $105,424 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Chesapeake Bay Trust?
As of 2024, Chesapeake Bay Trust holds $43.0M in total assets with $28.4M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $21.1M in 2024.
What size grants does Chesapeake Bay Trust award?
In 2024, Chesapeake Bay Trust awarded 1 grants totaling $21.1M — an average of about $21.1M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Chesapeake Bay Trust's EIN?
Chesapeake Bay Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1454182. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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