Chesapeake Conservancy Inc

Organization Overview

Chesapeake Conservancy Inc is located in Annapolis, MD. The organization was established in 2008. According to its NTEE Classification (C50) the organization is classified as: Environmental Beautification, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Chesapeake Conservancy Inc employed 43 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Chesapeake Conservancy Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, Chesapeake Conservancy Inc generated $14.0m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 18.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $6.8m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 14.8% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2014, Chesapeake Conservancy Inc has awarded 27 individual grants totaling $4,866,975. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

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CONSERVE: MORE THAN 18 MILLION PEOPLE CALL THE CHESAPEAKE HOME. AS A RESULT OF ASSOCIATED DEVELOPMENT, THOUSANDS OF ACRES OF OPEN SPACE DISAPPEAR EACH YEAR. WE ARE IN A RACE AGAINST TIME TO CONSERVE, PROTECT, AND RESTORE WHAT MAKES THE CHESAPEAKE SO SPECIAL BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE. WE BELIEVE THAT LAND CONSERVATION HAS ONE OF THE GREATEST IMPACTS ON WATER QUALITY AND IN RESTORING THE HEALTH OF THE BAY. WE PARTNER WITH PUBLIC AGENCIES, NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, AND PRIVATE LANDOWNERS TO PRACTICE LARGE LANDSCAPE CONSERVATION AND RESTORE VITAL NATURAL SYSTEMS. CHESAPEAKE CONSERVANCY STRIVES TO CHANGE THE EFFORT-BASED CONSERVATION MOVEMENT TO EVIDENCE-BASED AND RESULTS ORIENTED. WE DEFEND EXISTING PUBLIC PROGRAMS AND STRENGTHEN MARKET-BASED SOLUTIONS.


INNOVATE: AS CONSERVATION ENTREPRENEURS, CHESAPEAKE CONSERVANCY USES TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION TO PRACTICE PRECISION CONSERVATION. WE HELP PARTNERS WITH CUTTING-EDGE DATA, TOOLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE TO MAKE BETTER CONSERVATION DECISIONS AND PROTECT AND RESTORE THE PLACES THAT MATTER, SAVING RESOURCES AND IMPROVING RESULTS. THIS INNOVATION WILL ENABLE THE CONSERVATION MOVEMENT TO REACH GOALS AND ULTIMATELY WORK TOWARDS A PROTECTED WATERSHED AND HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT.


RESTORE: USING THE HIGH-RESOLUTION GIS MAPPING DATA, THE CHESAPEAKE CONSERVANCY IMPLEMENTS PRECISION CONSERVATION PUTTING THE RIGHT LANDSCAPE RESTORATION PRACTICES IN THE RIGHT PLACES AT THE RIGHT SCALE. WE WORK WITH FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AND OTHER LOCAL PARTNERS TO USE DATA TO PRIORITIZE RESTORATION OPPORTUNITIES AND IMPLEMENT HIGH-RANKING RESTORATION PROJECTS TO DEMONSTRATE THAT NOT ALL ACRES AND NOT ALL PROJECTS ARE EQUAL. BY CONCENTRATING EFFORT AND WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP AT HIGH-RANKING PROJECTS, WE CAN DELIVER GREATER ECOSYSTEM BENEFITS.


CONNECT: THE CHESAPEAKE BAY IS A NATIONAL TREASURE AND SHOULD BE ACCESSIBLE FOR EVERYONE AND A PLACE WHERE PEOPLE AND WILDLIFE CAN THRIVE. CHESAPEAKE CONSERVANCY IS PROUD TO BE THE PRINCIPAL PARTNER WITH THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE HELPING TO ADMINISTER BOTH THE CHESAPEAKE BAY GATEWAYS PROGRAM AND THE CAPTAIN JOHN SMITH CHESAPEAKE NATIONAL HISTORIC TRAIL, DELIVERING PROGRAMS INCLUDING THE ROVING RANGER AND FINDYOURCHESAPEAKE.COM. THROUGH THESE PROGRAMS AND IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, WE HELP BUILD PARKS, TRAILS AND PROGRAMS THAT CONNECT THE PUBLIC TO THE CHESAPEAKE. BY ENABLING A DIVERSE POPULATION TO EXPLORE, LEARN, ENJOY AND BECOME INSPIRED BY THE NATURE, CULTURAL HISTORY AND WILDLIFE THROUGHOUT THE CHESAPEAKE BAY WATERSHED, WE HOPE TO BUILD STEWARDSHIP.


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Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
University Of Vermont
Land Cover Mapping And Gis Services
$675,566
Zigersnead Llp
Architectural Services
$158,885
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $3,763,606
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$9,896,646
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $5,190,924
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$13,660,252
Total Program Service Revenue$235,604
Investment income $18,207
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $69,239
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $13,997,052

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Chesapeake Conservancy Inc has awarded $2,119,000 in support to 2 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY

PURPOSE: LAND PURCHASE

$2,000,000

US FISH AND WILDLIFE FOUNDATION

PURPOSE: CONSERVATION EASEMENT

$119,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Chesapeake Conservancy Inc has recieved totaling $270,447.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Farvue Foundation Inc

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: SUPPORT

$200,000
Cma Foundation Inc

Malibu, CA

PURPOSE: USE OF TECHNOLOGY TO ENHANCE THE PACE AND QUALITY OF CONSERVATION, BUILD PARKS, TRAILS AND PUBLIC ACCESS SITES.

$70,447
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$1,388,268
Earnings$198,216
Other Expense$62,500
Ending Balance$1,523,984

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