CHESAPEAKE BAY TRUST IS A PUBLIC, NONPROFIT GRANT-MAKING ORGANIZATION CREATED TO PROMOTE PUBLIC AWARENESS OF AND PARTICIPATION IN THE RESTORATION AND PROTECTION OF THE CHESAPEAKE BAY AND ITS TRIBUTARIES. (SEE SCHEDULE O FOR CONTINUATION) 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.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 5 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at nonprofits nationwide, across all sectors.
- Base
- $180k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $6k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
President 75th to 90th percentile | $180k | — | — | $6k | $196k $215k |
VP of Finance and Administ Vice President 75th to 90th percentile | — | — | — | — | $149k $164k |
VP of Prog. for Outreach/e Board Vice President Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $132k $145k |
VP of Programs for Restora Board Vice President Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $132k $145k |
VP of Development Board Vice President Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $131k $144k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 19 unpaid individuals.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Common questions about CHESAPEAKE BAY TRUST
What does the Chief Executive Officer of CHESAPEAKE BAY TRUST earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of CHESAPEAKE BAY TRUST received $195,997 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among nonprofits nationwide, across all sectors, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at CHESAPEAKE BAY TRUST compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at nonprofits nationwide, across all sectors, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at CHESAPEAKE BAY TRUST falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles.
What are CHESAPEAKE BAY TRUST's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, CHESAPEAKE BAY TRUST reported $28.4M in total revenue and $26.6M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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