Chesapeake Bay Foundation Inc

Organization Overview

Chesapeake Bay Foundation Inc is located in Annapolis, MD. The organization was established in 1966. According to its NTEE Classification (C32) the organization is classified as: Water Resources, Wetlands Conservation & Management, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Chesapeake Bay Foundation Inc employed 264 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Chesapeake Bay Foundation 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 06/2022, Chesapeake Bay Foundation Inc generated $37.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $31.5m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 3.3% 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 2015, Chesapeake Bay Foundation Inc has awarded 82 individual grants totaling $3,299,136. 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 990T Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE CHESAPEAKE BAY FOUNDATION'S (CBF) MISSION IS TO SAVE THE BAY. SEE SCHEDULE O.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND RESTORATION (EPR)THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND RESTORATION DEPARTMENT'S PRIMARY OBJECTIVE IS TO DRIVE SIGNIFICANT IMPROVEMENTS IN THE HEALTH OF THE CHESAPEAKE BAY AS MEASURED BY CBF'S BAY HEALTH INDEX. CONSISTENT WITH THE CBF STRATEGIC PLAN, THIS INVOLVES DEVELOPING AND RECOMMENDING PRIORITIES FOR THE ORGANIZATION'S POLICY WORK, ENGAGING OUR MEMBERS AND IMPLEMENTING RESTORATION ELEMENTS OF THE PLAN. THE PROGRAM UTILIZES A COMBINATION OF STRATEGIES TO HELP ACHIEVE A REDUCTION IN BAY POLLUTION, RESTORATION OF CRITICAL HABITAT, AND BETTER-MANAGED FISHERIES. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR CONTINUATION (PAGE 52)


EDUCATION CBF'S EDUCATION DEPARTMENT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR LEADING STUDENTS, TEACHERS, AND ADULTS IN HANDS-ON, ON-THE-WATER, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION EXPERIENCES ABOUT THE BAY. THROUGH EDUCATION PROGRAMS, OUR PROFESSIONAL EDUCATORS USE INNOVATIVE TEACHING METHODS TO ENGAGE STUDENTS IN REAL-WORLD ISSUES AND SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY, EXCITING AND ENCOURAGING THEM TO TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT OUR NATURAL RESOURCES. STUDENT LEADERSHIP COURSES DURING THE SUMMER FURTHER TRAIN STUDENT LEADERS FROM HIGH SCHOOLS ACROSS THE REGION. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR CONTINUATION (PAGE 53)


COMMUNICATIONSTHE COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT'S CHARGE IS TO MARKET CBF AND ITS POLICY AGENDA, EDUCATE AND ENGAGE THE PUBLIC, AND MOBILIZE SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATIONAL PRIORITIES AND BAY RESTORATION EFFORTS. COMMUNICATIONS ALSO MANAGES INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS AND PUBLIC OPINION RESEARCH. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR CONTINUATION (PAGE 54)


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
William C Baker
President (through 12/21)
$356,063
Hilary H Falk
President (beginning 01/22)
$0
Elizabeth Oliver-Farrow
Chair
$0
Otis S Jones
Vice Chair
$0
Marnie Abramson
Trustee (beginning 01/22)
$0
Dara C Bachman
Trustee
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Conrad Brothers Of Va Inc
Building Construction
$1,503,994
Allegiance Fundraising Group Llc
Media Consultants
$488,376
Production Solutions Inc
Mass Production Printing
$1,243,560
Traction Sales & Mrkting
Software System Implementation
$257,129
Delmarva Rc&d Council Inc
Landscaping Services
$231,168
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$299,914
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$1,011,486
Related organizations$0
Government grants $1,222,306
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$28,540,602
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $5,065,159
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$31,074,308
Total Program Service Revenue$863,348
Investment income $2,263,850
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $11,195
Net Rental Income $409,073
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $3,190,877
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$379,200
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $37,482,212

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Chesapeake Bay Foundation Inc has awarded $502,127 in support to 14 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

LYNNHAVEN RIVER NOW

PURPOSE: Eastern Oyster Restoration in the Western Branch of the Lynnhaven River

$183,000

CHESAPEAKE BAY TRUST

PURPOSE: Chesapeake Bay Trust Grant Program Administration

$127,206

VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA

PURPOSE: Mountains to Bay Grazing Alliance to promote rotational grazing

$38,306

SOLAR OYSTERS LLC

PURPOSE: Restoring Oysters in the Baltimore Harbor

$37,500

ALLIANCE FOR THE CHESAPEAKE BAY

PURPOSE: Accelerating Riparian Forest Buffer Implementation in Priority Pennsylvania Counties

$21,949

CAPITAL RC&D AREA COUNCIL INC

PURPOSE: Mountains to Bay Grazing Alliance to promote rotational grazing

$33,311
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Peer Organizations

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$48,602,165
Chesapeake Bay Foundation Inc
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$37,482,212
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$69,478,777
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$5,012,246
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$7,471,771
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$4,620,810
Restore Americas Estuaries
Arlington, VA
$4,376,850
Global Water Challenge
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$4,956,488
Shorerivers Inc
Easton, MD
$4,551,996
Amazon Conservation Association
Washington, DC
$3,269,591
Anacostia Watershed Society Inc
Bladensburg, MD
$2,755,531
Center For The Inland Bays Inc
Rehobeth Beach, DE
$3,617,107
Waterways Council Inc
Washington, DC
$3,410,990
Delaware Bay And River Cooperative Inc
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$3,227,477
Virgina Maritime Association Inc
Norfolk, VA
$2,490,508
Mountain Watershed Association
Melcroft, PA
$2,074,715
Friends Of The Rappahannock Inc
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$1,625,671
Potomac Riverkeeper Inc
Washington, DC
$1,698,928
Coastal States Stewardship Foundation
Washington, DC
$1,851,874
Alice Ferguson Foundation Inc
Accokeek, MD
$1,886,949
Pennypack Ecological Restoration Tr
Huntingdon Valley, PA
$3,531,331
Friends Of The Cheat Inc
Kingwood, WV
$1,999,890
Water Finance Exchange Inc
Washington, DC
$149,293
Stream Restoration Incorporated
Slippery Rock, PA
$1,332,356
Nine Mile Run Watershed Association Inc
Pittsburgh, PA
$1,222,938

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