Public Charity

BLACKS OF THE CHESAPEAKE FOUNDATION INC

BLACKS OF THE CHESAPEAKE FOUNDATION INC is a nonprofit organization categorized as Public Charity based in ANNAPOLIS, MD. Its most recent IRS filing (2025) reports revenue of $273K, expenses of $240K, total assets of $186K. Imperigo tracks 9 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $170K.

EIN: 522278700 ANNAPOLIS, MD Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$273K
Total Expenses$240K
Total Assets$186K
Grant Records9
Funding Total$170K
Filing Years2021–2025

Mission

TO "ELEVATE BLACK VOICES" WITH PARTICIPATION IN LOCAL AND REGIONAL CONVERSATIONS AND RESILIENCY PLANNING FOR CLIMATE-THREATENED COMMUNITIES THAT ARE HOME TO BLACK, INDIGENOUS, PEOPLE OF COLOR WITH GENERATIONS OF LEGACY ALONG THE WATER'S EDGE. WE MAINTAIN OUR 40-YEAR COMMITMENT TO PRESERVING THE LEGACY OF AFRICANS AND THEIR DESCENDANTS AS MAJOR CONTRIBUTORS TO THE REGION'S MARITIME AND SEAFOOD INDUSTRIES.

Sample Grants Received

2024
COMMUNITY OUTREACH & EDUCATION
$30,000
2024
COMMUNITY OUTREACH & EDUCATION
$30,000
$5,000
2023
SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION TO HOST LISTEN, LEAD AND SHARE COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS.
$10,000

Showing up to 5 of 9 total records — full history available with membership.

Officers & Directors

VICE PRESIDENT Carnelius Jones
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Deedee Strum
TREASURER Reginald Irby
SECRETARY Sandra Chapman
PRESIDENT & CEO UNTIL NOV. 2024 Vincent O Leggett

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Top Grant Purposes

COMMUNITY OUTREACH & EDUCATION
$60,000 2 grants
HISTORIC PRESERVATION
$50,000 1 grant
PRESERVING A LOCAL LEGACY COLLECTION
$20,000 1 grant
General Operating Support - SHINE
$10,000 1 grant
ENVIRONMENT
$10,000 2 grants

Financial Trends

Year Revenue Expenses Assets
2025 $273K $240K $186K
2024 $240K $226K $124K
2023 $157K $52K $110K
2021 $13K $4K $10K

Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $13K to $273K (+2059%), with total assets most recently reported at $186K.

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