Chesapeake Conservancy Inc
- Assets
- $22.6m
- Revenue
- $24.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 49
- Location
- Annapolis, MD
- Founding
- 07/2008
- Data as of
- 09/2023
- EIN
- 26-2271377
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 09/2023, Chesapeake Conservancy Inc employed 49 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 09/2023, Chesapeake Conservancy Inc generated $24.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 24.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $12.0m during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 21.1% per year over the past 8 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
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Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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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.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Joel Dunn President And CEO | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $185,445 |
Ellen Gardner Chief Financial Officer | 30 | $131,128 | |
Kumar Mainali Data Science Lead/senior Data Scientist | 40 | $120,668 | |
Matthew Provost Sr VP Of Development And Business Strategy | 40 | $119,512 | |
Susan Minnemeyer Vice President Of Technology | 40 | $118,228 | |
John Griffin Senior Policy Advisor | 40 | $115,654 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Zigersnead Llp Architects Architectural Services | 9/29/23 | $501,377 |
University Of Vermont Technical/gic Services | 9/29/23 | $305,000 |
Coastal Construction Services Llc Beach Park Restoration Project | 9/29/23 | $215,235 |
Native Creations Forest Buffer Design And Installation | 9/29/23 | $150,303 |
Clearwater Conservancy Stream Restoration Services | 9/29/23 | $139,103 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $3,805,479 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $19,874,168 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $5,080,528 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $23,679,647 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $485,208 |
| Investment income | $331,373 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $4,416 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $1,136 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $7,850 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $24,529,020 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $210,562 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $26,473 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,991,023 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $128,510 |
| Other employee benefits | $284,526 |
| Payroll taxes | $242,066 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $30,306 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $53,671 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $88,500 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $2,621 |
| Fees for services: Other | $255,937 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $223,684 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $94,952 |
| Travel | $32,154 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $73,765 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $25,148 |
| Insurance | $28,800 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $12,023,571 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $10,000 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $12,633,017 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $3,090,500 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $21,461 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,402,204 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $4,265,154 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $129,212 |
| Total assets | $22,551,548 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $488,813 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $523,293 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $1,012,106 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,968,189 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $15,571,253 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $22,551,548 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Chesapeake Conservancy Inc has awarded $2,119,000 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY PURPOSE: LAND PURCHASE | $2,000,000 |
US FISH AND WILDLIFE FOUNDATION PURPOSE: CONSERVATION EASEMENT | $119,000 |