Chesapeake Bay Trust
Annapolis, Maryland · EIN 521454182 · Private foundation
Chesapeake Bay Trust is a Maryland-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $27.6M in annual giving against $52.2M in assets. This page documents the 269 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Chesapeake Bay Trust — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.
What Chesapeake Bay Trust funds
Chesapeake Bay Trust's giving carries a documented focus on education, environment & conservation.
Grant history
The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Chesapeake Bay Trust, by amount:
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| See Schedule I Part IV RESTORATION, COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION | — | $21.1M | 2024 |
| See Schedule I Part IV RESTORATION, COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION | — | $16.3M | 2023 |
| Baltimore Tree Trust COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP AND RESTORATION | Baltimore, MD | $2.3M | 2025 |
| Prince George's County Maryland COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION | Largo, MD | $1.1M | 2025 |
| Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP | Annapolis, MD | $928K | 2025 |
| Montgomery County Dept of Environmental Protection Watershed Restoration D COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP | Wheaton, MD | $770K | 2025 |
| Baltimore County Deps COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP AND RESTORATION | Towson, MD | $625K | 2025 |
| Shorerivers Inc COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP AND RESTORATION | Easton, MD | $599K | 2025 |
| Arundel Rivers Federation RESTORATION | Edgewater, MD | $393K | 2025 |
| Chesapeake Rivers Association COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP AND RESTORATION | Annapolis, MD | $365K | 2025 |
| National Wildlife Federation RESTORATION | Reston, VA | $336K | 2025 |
| Scenic Rivers Land Trust RESTORATION | Annapolis, MD | $330K | 2025 |
| Clean Water Fund COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP AND RESTORATION | Washington, DC | $325K | 2025 |
| Stillmeadow Community Projects COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP AND RESTORATION | Baltimore, MD | $316K | 2025 |
| Defensores De La Cuenca COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP AND RESTORATION | Cheverly, MD | $283K | 2025 |
Chesapeake Bay Trust giving by year
Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:
How to apply for funding from Chesapeake Bay Trust
Chesapeake Bay Trust's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at cbtrust.org.
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Match my nonprofit to funders →Frequently asked questions about Chesapeake Bay Trust
- Does Chesapeake Bay Trust accept grant applications?
- Chesapeake Bay Trust's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
- What does Chesapeake Bay Trust fund?
- Chesapeake Bay Trust's grants focus on education. Recent recipients include See Schedule I Part IV, See Schedule I Part IV, Baltimore Tree Trust. Its full grant history is listed above.
- How much does Chesapeake Bay Trust give in grants?
- Chesapeake Bay Trust reported $27.6M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2025). Across all years in our data it has awarded $58.9M over 269 grants.
- Where is Chesapeake Bay Trust located?
- Chesapeake Bay Trust is based in Annapolis, Maryland. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 521454182.
- How can I find foundations similar to Chesapeake Bay Trust?
- Bespoke Grants matches your nonprofit against 225,000+ foundations like Chesapeake Bay Trust, ranking each by how well it fits your mission, location, and budget — with the reasoning shown. It is free to search.
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