Chesapeake Employers' Insurance Company
Chesapeake Employers' Insurance Company was established by statute to be the workers' compensation insurer of last resort as well as a competitive insurer in the state of Maryland.
Chesapeake Employers' Insurance Company at a glance
In short: Chesapeake Employers' Insurance Company gave $76K across 5 grants in 2022 (avg $15K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $76,454
- +155.5% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 5
- +25.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $15,291
- +104.4% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Primary geography
- Maryland (82% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Chesapeake Employers' Insurance Company funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was United Way of Central Maryland ($35K). Together the top 5 received $76K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 13 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2021) to $76K (2022). In 2022 it made 5 grants totaling $76K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of Central Maryland Baltimore, MD | General Support | $35,072 |
| Americas Charities Chantilly, VA | General Support | $13,582 |
| Associated Black Charities Baltimore, MD | Charity Golf Event | $10,000 |
| Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Baltimore, MD | General Support | $10,000 |
| Franciscan Center Inc Baltimore, MD | Charity Golf Event | $7,800 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $134,874,292 | $101,231,861 | $76,454 | 5 | $42,411,194 |
| 2021 | $2,512,331,700 | $337,070,745 | $209,706,302 | $29,925 | 4 | $167,646,106 |
| 2020 | $2,428,633,683 | $293,707,514 | $209,591,605 | $34,200 | 4 | $105,713,808 |
About Chesapeake Employers' Insurance Company
Based on IRS filings
Chesapeake Employers' Insurance Company is a public charity focused on mutual and membership benefit, based in Towson, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 5 grants totaling $76K. Net investment income was $42.4M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Chesapeake Employers' Insurance Company is led by Thomas Phelan, Chief Executive Officer on every filing since 2020; 17 of 18 officers listed in 2022 are compensated.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Thomas Phelan
Chief Executive Officer
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
$702K (2020) → $405K (2022)
Paige Beck
President
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
$367K (2020) → $216K (2022)
Suzanne Thompson
Board Chair
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
$44K (2020) → $23K (2022)
Franklin Hajek
Director
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
$42K (2020) → $23K (2022)
Jason Schupp
Director
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
$29K (2020) → $21K (2022)
Maria Tildon
Director
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
$42K (2020) → $23K (2022)
Martin Madden
Director
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
$40K (2020) → $21K (2022)
Spencer Cavalier
Director
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
$43K (2021) → $22K (2022)
Theodore Alexander III
Director
On filings since 2021
1.5 hrs/week
$21K (2021) → $10K (2022)
Keturah McGhee
Director
New on the 2022 filing
1.5 hrs/week
$21K (2022)
Sally Jameson
Director
New on the 2022 filing
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carmine D'alessandro
Chief Legal Officer
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
$249K (2020) → $145K (2022)
Frank Linardi
Chief Financial Officer
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
$263K (2020) → $153K (2022)
John Scott Jr.
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
$19K (2020) → $21K (2022)
Kevin Bingham
Chief Results Officer
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
$528K (2020) → $340K (2022)
Sharon Rowell
Chief Administrative Officer
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
$296K (2020) → $148K (2022)
Song Mitch He
Chief Investment Officer
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
$219K (2020) → $130K (2022)
Stephen Fisher
Medical Consultant
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
$214K (2020) → $115K (2022)
Former officers (12)
- Former: Joan Adelman (2020–2021) — Vice President of Legal Svcs
- Former: Keturah Harley (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Rona Finkelstein (2020–2021) — Chief Compliance Officer
- Former: Wayne R. Gioioso Sr. (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Alaina Liberto (2021) — Chief Information Officer
- Former: Scott Trickett (2021) — Chief Information Security Officer
- Former: Anita Sangitarao (2020) — Senior Programmer
- Former: Kama Schneider (2020) — Vice President of Underwriting & Safety Services
- Former: Leonard Schuler (2020) — Director
- Former: Lewis Powell (2020) — Director
- Former: Lisa Kruska (2020) — Vice President of Claims
- Former: Vincent Rocky Gonzalez (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $405K, to Thomas Phelan (Chief Executive Officer). 17 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Chesapeake Employers' Insurance Company
How much does Chesapeake Employers' Insurance Company give each year?
Chesapeake Employers' Insurance Company gave $76K across 5 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990. In 2021 it gave $30K across 4 grants.
What is Chesapeake Employers' Insurance Company's typical grant size?
Chesapeake Employers' Insurance Company's median grant in 2022 was $10,000, and its average grant was $15,291, across 5 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990.
Where does Chesapeake Employers' Insurance Company give grants?
Chesapeake Employers' Insurance Company gives mostly in Maryland: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Virginia (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (4 grants).
Does Chesapeake Employers' Insurance Company give general operating support?
Yes: 60% of Chesapeake Employers' Insurance Company's 2022 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2022 IRS Form 990.
Who are Chesapeake Employers' Insurance Company's largest grantees?
Chesapeake Employers' Insurance Company's largest 2022 grantees include United Way of Central Maryland ($35,072), Americas Charities ($13,582) and Associated Black Charities ($10,000), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
What is Chesapeake Employers' Insurance Company?
Chesapeake Employers' Insurance Company is a public charity focused on mutual and membership benefit, based in Towson, MD.
What is Chesapeake Employers' Insurance Company's EIN?
Chesapeake Employers' Insurance Company's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1056754. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 15, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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