Chesapeake Research Consortium Inc

EDGEWATER, MD EIN: 23-7245037 Website

TO COORDINATE RESEARCH AND SERVICE ACTIVITIES ON THE CHESAPEAKE BAY AND THE GEOGRAPHICALLY CONTIGUOUS ENVIRONMENTAL REGION.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$780K

-26.6% YoY

Annual Giving

$220K

+15.1% YoY

Grant Count

-16.7% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$44K

+38.2% YoY

About Chesapeake Research Consortium Inc

Based on IRS filings

Chesapeake Research Consortium Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in EDGEWATER, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $780K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $220K. Net investment income was $3.

Focus Areas

Environment & Animals

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Virginia $555K (52%)

Maryland $421K (39%)

Pennsylvania $95K (9%)

States

Maryland Pennsylvania Virginia

Cities

AnnapolisBlacksburgCambridgeFort MonroeGloucester PtHamptonRichmondSeven Valleys

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$780,033	$1,063,113	$930,173
Revenue	$2,425,233	$2,355,292	$2,081,215
Expenses	$2,345,481	$2,269,672	$2,042,978
Qualifying Distributions	—	—	—
Net Investment Income	$3	$3	$7
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 5 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

29 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Green Fin Studio ($72,715), Virginia Institute of Marine Science ($64,721), Maryland Dnr ($41,151).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
VIRGINIA INSTITUTE OF MARINE SCIENCE GLOUCESTER PT, VA	ASSIST IN SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH	$64,721
MARYLAND DNR ANNAPOLIS, MD	ASSIST IN SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH	$41,151
GREEN FIN STUDIO RICHMOND, VA	ASSIST IN SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH	$72,715
BAY JOURNAL MEDIA SEVEN VALLEYS, PA	ASSIST IN SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH	$20,000
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND CES CAMBRIDGE, MD	ASSIST IN SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH	$21,879

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
DR FRED C DOBBS	CHAIR (TILL 5/2024)	1	—
DR WILLIAM DENNISON	CHAIR (STARTING 5/2024)	1	—
DR ANSON HINES	SECRETARY	1	—
DR DENICE WARDROP	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40	$143,506
MATTHEW TROMATTER	TREASURER	40	$82,417

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Environment & Animals

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chesapeake Research Consortium Inc?

Chesapeake Research Consortium Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in EDGEWATER, MD. It holds $780K in total assets as of 2024.

How large is Chesapeake Research Consortium Inc?

As of 2024, Chesapeake Research Consortium Inc holds $780K in total assets with $2.4M in annual revenue. It awarded 5 grants totaling $220K in 2024.

Where does Chesapeake Research Consortium Inc operate?

Chesapeake Research Consortium Inc has awarded grants in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia.

What size grants does Chesapeake Research Consortium Inc award?

In 2024, Chesapeake Research Consortium Inc awarded 5 grants totaling $220K — an average of about $44K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Chesapeake Research Consortium Inc's EIN?

Chesapeake Research Consortium Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7245037. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.