Chesapeake Charities
/OVERVIEW: The Chesapeake Charities support animal welfare, human services, education and other community benefit needs in Maryland.
IP TAKE: This community foundation does not offer a straightforward way for nonprofits to apply directly for grants on its website, so contact the staff directly to inquire about any current opportunities. This is a tougher grantmaking nut to crack.
PROFILE: Established in 2005, the Chesapeake Charities are a community foundation and tax-exempt public charity based in Stevensville, Maryland. It manages at least 74 charitable funds and handles the legal, financial and administrative details for donors. The foundation aims to "provide innovative leadership and quality services that encourage charitable giving, build community resources and enable donors to achieve their charitable purposes, making lasting investments in the Chesapeake Bay region.” It funds local efforts for animal welfare, human services, education and other community benefit needs.
Chesapeake Charities awards grants for various causes in the local community based upon the specifications of donors. It does not appear to have an accessible competitive grant process that local nonprofits can directly apply for. Among the organization’s many funds are the Chesapeake Charities Unrestricted Fund and the Chesapeake Charities Community Endowment Fund. In addition to grants, the organization provides grant writing and program evaluation resources for nonprofits.
This funder gave away about $2.7 million in a recent year. Grants range between about $100 and $50,000. Learn more about this funder’s local giving by examining its recent tax records. Grantmaking focuses on eight counties in the Chesapeake Bay region of Maryland. Past local grantees include the Talbot County Humane Society, Kent Island Arts and Entertainment District and the Griefshare Memorial Garden.
This foundation does not typically appear to accept unsolicited grant applications from nonprofits. Direct general questions to the staff at info@chesapeakecharities.org or 410-643-4020.
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