CHESAPEAKE BAY TRUST
CHESAPEAKE BAY TRUST
CHESAPEAKE BAY TRUST
AI Summary
The Chesapeake Bay Trust is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives aimed at improving the health of the Chesapeake Bay region. With a total of $53 million in grants paid to 386 grantees in 2025, the Trust operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
CHESAPEAKE BAY TRUST IS A PUBLIC, NONPROFIT GRANT-MAKING ORGANIZATION (CONTINUATION SCH. O) CREATED TO PROMOTE PUBLIC AWARENESS OF AND PARTICIPATION IN THE RESTORATION AND PROTECTION OF THE CHESAPEAKE BAY AND ITS TRIBUTARIES. SINCE ITS ESTABLISHMENT IN 1985 BY THE MARYLAND GENERAL ASSEMBLY, THE TRUST HAS AWARDED MORE THAN $140 MILLION IN THE AREAS OF ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, ON-THE-GROUND RESTORATION AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH.
Cause Areas
1
Natural resources
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
BALTIMORE TREE TRUST INC
Baltimore, MD
$8.5M
8%
ALLIANCE FOR THE CHESAPEAKE BAY INC
Annapolis, MD
$3.1M
3%
ARUNDEL RIVERS FEDERATION INC
EDGEWATER, MD
$3M
3%
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Total No. of Grants
708
Median 1st year grant
$25K
Median 2nd year grant
$50K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to CHESAPEAKE BAY TRUST?
No. CHESAPEAKE BAY TRUST does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does CHESAPEAKE BAY TRUST give?
CHESAPEAKE BAY TRUST primarily gives to organizations located in Maryland, District Of Columbia, and Virginia. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are CHESAPEAKE BAY TRUST’s grants?
The largest share of grants from CHESAPEAKE BAY TRUST fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $25 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does CHESAPEAKE BAY TRUST make each year?
In 2025, CHESAPEAKE BAY TRUST awarded about 710 grants, totaling nearly $53 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did CHESAPEAKE BAY TRUST fund recently?
In 2025, CHESAPEAKE BAY TRUST awarded grants to about 390 grantees. Recent grantees include BALTIMORE TREE TRUST INC, ALLIANCE FOR THE CHESAPEAKE BAY INC, and ARUNDEL RIVERS FEDERATION INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to CHESAPEAKE BAY TRUST?
CHESAPEAKE BAY TRUST does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.