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Chesapeake Conservancy Inc

Annapolis, Maryland  ·  EIN 262271377  ·  Private foundation

Based in Annapolis, Maryland, Chesapeake Conservancy Inc has awarded $3.3M across 16 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2025. Its largest grant on record went to Anne Arundel County. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$2.1M
Annual giving (FY2019)
$6.7M
Total assets
16
Grants tracked
2025
Most recent grant

What Chesapeake Conservancy Inc funds

Chesapeake Conservancy Inc's giving carries a documented focus on environment & conservation.

Environment & Conservation

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Chesapeake Conservancy Inc, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Anne Arundel County
LAND PURCHASE
Annapolis, MD$2.0M2019
The Conservation Fund
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Arlington, VA$300K2017
The Nature Conservancy
ESTABLISH THE SMWNWR
Arlington, VA$250K2024
City of Seaford
LAND ACQUISITION
Seaford, DE$227K2018
Us Fish and Wildlife Foundation
CONSERVATION EASEMENT
Annapolis, MD$119K2019
The Conservation Fund (nagel Property)
EASEMENT ACQUISITION
Arlington, VA$100K2018
Bloomsburg University
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Bloomsburg, PA$54K2018
University of Vermont
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Burlington, VT$54K2017
Bloomsburg University
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Bloomsburg, PA$51K2017
Us Fish & Wildlife Service
EASEMENT ACQUISITION
Annapolis, MD$47K2018
Susquehanna University
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Selinsgrove, PA$40K2018
Susquehanna University
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Selinsgrove, PA$28K2017
Friends of Greenbury Point
GENERAL SUPPORT
Annapolis, MD$25K2025
St Mary's College of Maryland
PROGRAM SUPPORT
St Marys City, MD$19K2018
St Mary's College of Maryland
PROGRAM SUPPORT
St Marys City, MD$17K2017

Chesapeake Conservancy Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$449K
2018$498K
2019$2.1M
2024$250K
2025$25K

How to apply for funding from Chesapeake Conservancy Inc

Chesapeake Conservancy Inc'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.

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Frequently asked questions about Chesapeake Conservancy Inc

Does Chesapeake Conservancy Inc accept grant applications?
Chesapeake Conservancy Inc'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 Conservancy Inc fund?
Chesapeake Conservancy Inc's grants focus on environment & conservation. Recent recipients include Anne Arundel County, The Conservation Fund, The Nature Conservancy. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Chesapeake Conservancy Inc give in grants?
Chesapeake Conservancy Inc reported $2.1M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2019). Across all years in our data it has awarded $3.3M over 16 grants.
Where is Chesapeake Conservancy Inc located?
Chesapeake Conservancy Inc is based in Annapolis, Maryland. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 262271377.
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About this profile. This page is built from Chesapeake Conservancy Inc's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Chesapeake Conservancy Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.