Financials & Accountability
Chesapeake Bay Foundation publishes detailed financial information illustrating how funds raised are used effectively to support saving the Bay.
Annual reports, audited financial statements, and IRS 990 tax returns can be downloaded from the list below or obtained at our headquarters or any of our state offices. For more information, please contact us at 410-268-8816.
For more about what we’ve been able to accomplish with your help, see our most recent Impact Report.
2025
- 2025 Annual Report (PDF, 1.98 MB, 31 pgs)
- 2025 Audited Financial Statements (PDF, 1.1 MB, 34 pgs)
- 2025 Form 990 (PDF, 627 KB, 51 pgs)
2024
- 2024 Annual Report (PDF, 1.15 MB, 15 pgs)
- 2024 Audited Financial Statements (PDF, 986 KB, 35 pgs)
- 2024 Form 990 (PDF, 12.6 MB, 52 pgs)
2023
- 2023 Annual Report (PDF, 1.77 MB, 27 pgs)
- 2023 Audited Financial Statements (PDF, 0.995 MB, 32 pgs)
- 2023 Form 990 (PDF, 636 KB, 51 pgs)
2022
- 2022 Annual Report (PDF, 2.77 MB, 28 pgs)
- 2022 Audited Financial Statements (PDF, 0.983 MB, 30 pgs)
- 2022 Form 990 (PDF, 952 KB, 55 pgs)
Other frequently requested forms and information:
- CBF’s federal tax ID: 52-6065757
- CBF’s 501(c)(3) tax exempt letter (PDF)
- A copy of CBF’s W-9 Form is available upon request.
- A copy of CBF’s state sales tax exemption certificate (MD, DC, PA, and/or VA) is available upon request.
Additional Resources
Charity Ratings
The Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s high charity ratings mean you can be confident that your donation is being used wisely and effectively to protect and restore the Chesapeake Bay.
Financial Report and Registration and State Nonprofit Disclosures
Information on obtaining CBF’s latest Financial Report and Registration, along with obtaining written disclosures from state agencies.