Be a Changemaker in your Community this Earth Day!
When you invest in the Bay, you are making tangible, measurable impact. At the Chesapeake Bay Trust, we strive every day to improve and protect our precious natural resources and treasured Chesapeake and coastal bays through our grantees work in environmental education, watershed restoration, and community outreach.
The Chesapeake Bay Trust is a 501(c)3 grant making organization dedicated to improving the watersheds of the Chesapeake Bay, Maryland Coastal Bays, and Youghiogheny River. All contributions are tax-deductible to the fullest extension allowed by law. Our Form 990, annual reports, audited financial statements, and IRS determination letter are available on our website or by contacting the Trust by phone 410-974-2941 ext. 119.
Donor Privacy Policies:
* The Trust does not trade, share or sell a donor’s personal information without the donors’ consent. We do not send donor mailings on behalf of other organizations.
* Donors may request to not receive solicitations or mailings at any time. A donor may request anonymity.
* Our donation payment processing service, Blackbaud Merchant Services, is a Level 1 PCI service provider and payment gateway, the industry’s toughest data security standards.
* Upon request, The Trust can make available our policy for our investments with oversight by an Investment subcommittee composed of members of our Board of Trustees.
For Information on the Chesapeake Bay Trust’s giving policies, click here.