Chesapeake Conservancy Inc
- Assets
- $13.2m
- Revenue
- $14.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 43
- Location
- Annapolis, MD
- Founding
- 07/2008
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- 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 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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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.
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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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Joel E Dunn President And CEO | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $173,539 |
Ellen Gardner Senior Vice President Of Finance | 30 | $122,858 | |
Kumar Mainali Geospatial Data Scientist | 40 | $114,062 | |
Susan Minnemeyer Vice President Of Technologyvice President Of Technologyvice President Of Technology | 40 | $110,975 | |
John Griffin Partnership Program Manager | 40 | $110,000 | |
Matthew Provost Senior Vice President Of Development And Business Strategy | 40 | $105,535 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Zigersnead Llp Architectural Services | 12/30/21 | $158,885 |
University Of Vermont Land Cover Mapping And Gis Services | 12/30/21 | $675,566 |
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 |
| 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. | $197,341 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $28,699 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,345,419 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $106,846 |
| Other employee benefits | $232,481 |
| Payroll taxes | $191,860 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $32,267 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $1,452 |
| Fees for services: Other | $236,129 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $193,746 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $117,789 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $44,271 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $14,034 |
| Insurance | $16,272 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $6,830,597 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $7,340,518 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $2,085,477 |
| 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 | $61,261 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $24,558 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $3,512,579 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $211,956 |
| Total assets | $13,236,349 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $846,174 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $205,744 |
| Total liabilities | $1,051,918 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,917,719 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $10,266,712 |
| 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 | $13,236,349 |
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 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Chesapeake Conservancy Inc has recieved totaling $270,447.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
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 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $1,388,268 |
| Earnings | $198,216 |
| Other Expense | $62,500 |
| Ending Balance | $1,523,984 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Rails To Trails Conservancy Washington, DC | $16,243,959 | $14,519,472 |
Fairmount Park Conservancy Philadelphia, PA | $18,681,659 | $13,830,460 |
Chesapeake Conservancy Inc Annapolis, MD | $13,236,349 | $13,997,052 |
National Center For Electronics Recyling Vienna, WV | $611,266 | $3,611,645 |
Friends Of Derry Township Parks & Recreation Hershey, PA | $223,882 | $913,516 |
Friends Of The Pittsburgh Urban Forest Pittsburgh, PA | $3,690,341 | $1,725,352 |
Pa Cleanways Greensburg, PA | $701,740 | $1,339,245 |
C&o Canal Trust Inc Williamsport, MD | $1,252,991 | $1,201,930 |
Flying Hills Open Space Trust Reading, PA | $1 | $968,071 |
Forks Of Coal State Natural Area Foundation Inc Charleston, WV | $164,205 | $1,010,881 |
Friends Of Hollywood Cemetery Richmond, VA | $556,958 | $587,706 |
Regional Trail Corporation West Newton, PA | $22,430,578 | $772,544 |