Nonprofit · EIN 54-1060924
ALLIANCE FOR THE CHESAPEAKE BAY INC
Tax-exempt · ANNAPOLIS, MD 21401
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $16,008,340 | $15,543,680 | $464,660 | $10,592,136 | $6,870,029 | $3,722,107 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $12,972,428 | $12,157,019 | $815,409 | $6,502,852 | $3,255,097 | $3,247,755 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $15,955,631
- of which government grants
- $15,456,456
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $84,248
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$35,248
- Other revenue
- -$31,539
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $468,763
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $463,613
- Other salaries and wages
- $3,843,174
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $5,111,671
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $49,787
- Occupancy
- $48,182
- Travel
- $304,915
- Program services (functional)
- $13,580,118
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,740,012
- Fundraising (functional)
- $223,550
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $6,502,852
- Total assets, end of year
- $10,592,136
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $6,870,029
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,722,107
- Publicly traded securities
- $461,528
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,123,263
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $2,598,844
- Gross receipts
- $16,085,612
- Employees
- 73
- Volunteers
- 50,000
- Year formed
- 1971
- State of legal domicile
- MD
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KATHARINE A FRITZ | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $176,633 | $7,305 |
| DREW D SIGLIN | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 40 | $165,762 | $13,508 |
| RACHEL FELVER | CHESAPEAKE BAY PROGRAM COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $122,576 | $12,209 |
| JAMES GIBBONS | FINANCE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $121,218 | $11,501 |
| JENNA M BECKETT | Pennsylvania State Director and Agriculture Program Director Highest-paid employee | 40 | $100,545 | $10,434 |
| CRAIG G HIGHFIELD | FORESTS PROGRAM DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $103,189 | $4,273 |
| BRIAN MACNAMARA | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN JOHNSON | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM MORGAN | FINANCE COMMITTEE VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| KURT A HEISTER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK WILLIAMS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA AUSHERMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN COX | DEIJ COMMITTEE VICE CHAIR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA FOSCONE | DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE VICE CHAIR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| SHAWN KIMBRO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
9 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MATTHEW MCGEHRIN | DEIJ COMMITTEE CHAIR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| JANEE POTTS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| HEATHER STEVENSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| ANKIT VAISH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH A ABDOO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| TENILLE CHECKOVICH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| KACI EASLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| DAVID ROCKLAND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| CHRIS SIGMUND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 23 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KATHARINE A FRITZ | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $166,558 | $6,924 |
| DREW D SIGLIN | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 40 | $157,552 | $12,201 |
| RACHEL FELVER | CHESAPEAKE BAY PROGRAM COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $116,943 | $11,315 |
| JAMES GIBBONS | FINANCE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $108,652 | $7,573 |
| CRAIG HIGHFIELD | FORESTS PROGRAM DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $101,421 | $4,231 |
| JENNA M BECKETT | Pennsylvania State Director and Agriculture Program Director Highest-paid employee | 40 | $94,764 | $9,732 |
| ELIZABETH ABDOO | GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE CHAIR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| MARVIN WASHINGTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| TENNILLE CHECKOVICH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN COX | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| SHAWN KIMBRO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| MATTHEW MCGEHRIN | DEIJ COMMITTEE CHAIR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA AUSHERMAN | DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE CHAIR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER SIGMUND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| KACI EASLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM MORGAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID ROCKLAND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| HEATHER STEVENSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| ANKIT VAISH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN MACNAMARA | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN JOHNSON | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| KURT HEISTER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK WILLIAMS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 151 WEST ST STE 101, ANNAPOLIS, MD 21401-2854
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- KATHARINE A FRITZ, 151 WEST STREET SUITE 101, ANNAPOLIS, MD 21401
- Signed the 990
- KATHARINE A FRITZ, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
- Phone
- (443) 949-0575
- Website
- WWW.ALLIANCEFORTHEBAY.ORG
- Return prepared by
- ANDERSON DAVIS & ASSOCIATES CPA PA
Mission
CHESAPEAKE BAY WATERSHED CONSERVATION AND RESTORATION ACTIVITIES. THE MISSION OF THE ALLIANCE IS TO BRING TOGETHER INDIVIDUALS, ORGANIZATIONS, BUSINESSES AND GOVERNMENTS TO INSPIRE LOCAL ACTION, TO BUILD A STRONG COMMITMENT TO STEWARDSHIP AND TO DELIVER INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS THAT BENEFIT THE LAND, WATERS AND RESIDENTS OF THE CHESAPEAKE BAY AND BAY WATERSHED.
Program accomplishments
- GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE - THE ALLIANCE REDUCES STORMWATER RUNOFF AND POLLUTION BY IMPLEMENTING CONSERVATION LANDSCAPING PRACTICES THAT IMPROVE WATER QUALITY AND SUPPORT HEALTHY LANDSCAPES THROUGHOUT THE CHESAPEAKE BAY WATERSHED.Expenses $5,659,980 · revenue $6,002,842
- AGRICULTURE- THE ALLIANCE SUPPORTS FARMERS IN IMPLEMENTING AGRICULTURAL BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES TO RESTORE THE HEALTH OF LOCAL RIVERS AND STREAMS WITHIN THE CHESAPEAKE BAY WATERSHED.Expenses $2,903,408 · revenue $3,655,223
- STEWARDSHIP AND ENGAGEMENT- THE ALLIANCE ENGAGES COMMUNITIES, COMPANIES, AND CONSERVATIONISTS TO BUILD A MORE RESILIENT LANDSCAPE AND FOSTER A DEEPER COMMITMENT TO IMPROVING OUR LOCAL LANDS AND WATERS IN THE CHESAPEAKE BAY WATERSHED.Expenses $2,517,366 · grants $468,763 · revenue $2,960,348
- OTHER WATERSHED RESTORATION PROGRAMS - THE ALLIANCE DESIGNS, IMPLEMENTS, AND COORDINATES A VARIETY OF ON-THE GROUND PROJECTS THAT REDUCE POLLUTED RUNOFF IN DEVELOPED AREAS THROUGH GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE STORMWATER PRACTICES, INSTALL EFFECTIVE BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES ON AGRICULTURAL LANDS, RUNOFF IN DEVELOPED AREAS THROUGH GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE STORMWATER PRACTICES, INSTALL EFFECTIVE BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES ON AGRICULTURAL LANDS, CONDUCT MONITORING OF LOCAL STREAMS THROUGH TRAINING AND MOBILIZATION OF CITIZEN VOLUNTEERS, CARRY OUT STREAM CLEANUP AND RESTORATION ACTIVITIES, ASSIST LOCAL GOVERNMENTS IN DEVELOPING LOCAL PLANS AND IMPLEMENTING PROGRAMS FOR WATERSHED PROTECTION AND RESTORATION, AND CREATING EDUCATION AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES FOR CONSERVATION PROFESSIONALS.Expenses $2,499,364 · revenue $2,863,074
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 54-1060924
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1978
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C010)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $10,592,136
- Income (IRS master file)
- $16,085,612
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $16,008,340 | $15,543,680 | $10,592,136 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $12,972,428 | $12,157,019 | $6,502,852 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $11,445,767 | $11,306,128 | $5,088,039 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 54-1060924).
Questions about ALLIANCE FOR THE CHESAPEAKE BAY INC
- What is the EIN of ALLIANCE FOR THE CHESAPEAKE BAY INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ALLIANCE FOR THE CHESAPEAKE BAY INC is 54-1060924.
- Is ALLIANCE FOR THE CHESAPEAKE BAY INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1978.
- Are donations to ALLIANCE FOR THE CHESAPEAKE BAY INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ALLIANCE FOR THE CHESAPEAKE BAY INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of ALLIANCE FOR THE CHESAPEAKE BAY INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did ALLIANCE FOR THE CHESAPEAKE BAY INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of ALLIANCE FOR THE CHESAPEAKE BAY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names KATHARINE A FRITZ.
- Who are the officers and directors of ALLIANCE FOR THE CHESAPEAKE BAY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 24 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $176,633 (KATHARINE A FRITZ, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER).
- How much revenue does ALLIANCE FOR THE CHESAPEAKE BAY INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $16,008,340, expenses of $15,543,680 and total assets of $10,592,136 at year end.
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