Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
CHESAPEAKE BAY FOUNDATION INC
Employer identification number
52-6065757
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status
(All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II or Type III supporting organization, check this box
..................................................
g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) a person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the the supported organization?
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11g(i)
(ii)
a family member of a person described in (i) above?
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11g(ii)
(iii)
a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
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11g(iii)
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization
(ii) EIN
(iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions))
(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?
(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?
(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?
(vii) Amount of support?
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the
organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to
qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
26,057,553
17,300,141
18,249,743
27,715,053
21,991,668
111,314,158
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3..
26,057,553
17,300,141
18,249,743
27,715,053
21,991,668
111,314,158
5
The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included
on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..
4,709,737
6
Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
106,604,421
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
26,057,553
17,300,141
18,249,743
27,715,053
21,991,668
111,314,158
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
1,229,071
2,558,678
960,505
646,593
587,166
5,982,013
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10
Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets..
33,071
12,161
45,232
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
117,341,403
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
..................
12
6,870,450
13
First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here..........................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 6 column (f) divided by line 11 column (f))
.........
14
90.850 %
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
89.390 %
16a
33 1/3% support test—2010.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
......................
b
33 1/3% support test—2009.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....................
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2010.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
..................................................
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2009.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
..............................................
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Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization
failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under
the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
2
Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
b
Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
8
Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
13
Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.).
14
First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 8 column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
.........
15
16
Public support percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
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Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
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Investment income percentage for 2010 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2010.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3% and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
..........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2009.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
....
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Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanation required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; or Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Additional Data
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Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
CHESAPEAKE BAY FOUNDATION INC
Employer identification number
52-6065757
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
Organization Mission Statement
Form 990, Part I, Line 1
Continued from page 2: The Chesapeake Bay and its tributary rivers are broadly recognized as a national treasure. But,they are fouled by excess nitrogen, phosphorus, and sediment pollution. In fact, the Bay and most of its tidal tributaries are listed on the Clean Water Act's 303(d) list of "impaired waters." The Chesapeake Bay Foundation's (CBF) mission, simply stated, is to Save the Bay and keep it saved. We define a saved Bay as having a score of 70 (out of 100) on CBF's State of the Bay health index. Thanks largely to a dramatic reduction in the amount of pollution entering the system, at 70 the Chesapeake Bay and its tributary rivers will be highly productive and in good health as measured by established water quality standards. The result will be clear water, free of the impacts from toxic contaminants, and healthy oxygen levels, able to support living resources in all parts of the Bay. Founded in 1966, CBF is the largest regional conservation organization dedicated solely to saving a national treasure-the Chesapeake Bay and its rivers and streams. With headquarters in Annapolis, Maryland; state offices in Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and District of Columbia; and educational centers and programs across the region; CBF works throughout the 64,000 square-mile Chesapeake watershed to educate - build an informed citizenry; advocate - advance pollution reduction; litigate - encourage enforcement of environmental law; and restore - rebuild the Bay system's natural filters such as oysters, underwater grasses, and streamside forests. CBF is supported by more than 200,000 members and e-subscribers and has a staff of 173 fulltime employees.
Program Service Statement
Form 990, Part III, Line 4a
Education, continued from page 2: CBF worked with the Maryland State Board of Education to pass a groundbreaking environmental literacy graduation requirement, the first of its kind in the nation, and with the Virginia Beach (VA) City Public Schools to develop a model, system-wide environmental education program. CBF continued its leadership of No Child Left Inside, a national coalition of environmental, educational, and public health organizations, businesses, civic organizations, and other public enterprises, all dedicated to ensuring a comprehensive education for all.
Program Service Statement
Form 990, Part III, Line 4b
Environmental Protection and Restoration (EPR), continued from page 2: CBF planted 21 million oyster spat and over 1,000 acres of stream-side trees. In Pennsylvania, CBF and partners installed 230 water quality improvement projects on 44 farms and worked to improve the regulation of the natural gas industry in the Marcellus Shale. In Maryland, CBF pushed for $25 million to support reductions in stormwater and farm pollution, and to prevent drilling for natural gas until it could be done safely. CBF worked to expand the amount of productive oyster bottom in sanctuaries protected from harvest. In Virginia, CBF championed banning phosphorus in lawn fertilizers and restricting the use of fertilizer by service companies; backed improving tax incentives for farmers who implement conservation practices; and successfully advocated for $28 million in agricultural assistance. Litigation CBF uses carefully chosen legal action as another tool for advancing the restoration and protection of the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries. During FY11, CBF continued to pursue legal actions on the federal and state levels aimed at reducing pollution to the Bay. CBF was involved in several significant matters: formally intervening in the Farm Bureau's legal challenge of the Bay TMDL, continued litigation over the Sparrows Point steel mill and several Maryland critical area cases, opposition to coal fired power plants in Pennsylvania and Virginia, and legal issues concerning impacts from drilling for natural gas in the Marcellus Shale region.
Program Service Statement
Form 990, Part III, Line 4c
Communications, continued from page 2: CBF was quoted or named in 1,914 print, broadcast, and online news stories, an increase of 10% over FY10. CBF researched, wrote, and released "A Coal Plant's Drain on Health and Wealth," and produced over 60 additional publications including the "Save the Bay" magazine, annual report, brochures, and informational materials. Over 400,000 unique visitors used cbf.org, and 12,753 of them sent 20,776 advocacy messages. CBF's bimonthly electronic newsletter was distributed to over 90,000 e-members. CBF's Facebook fans increased 50% to nearly 18,000. CBF's "Bay Daily" blog won the best news blog in Maryland with more than 76,000 unique visitors and 300 subscribers. CBF's 14,142 volunteers donated more than 50,000 hours. Using the Independent Sector scale, their value is greater than $1 million.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11
An independent audit firm was engaged to conduct the financial statements' audit and to assist in preparing the Form 990. The Chief Financial Officer and Finance staff directly participated in preparing the form, drafting responses to questions and reviewing the Form 990 in draft. The Chief Financial Officer then reviewed it with the President and Chairman of the Audit and Finance Committee. The 990 was provided to the Audit and Finance Committee, comprised of Board of Trustee members, for their review and comments, after which it was sent to the full Board before being electronically filed with the IRS.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c
Each Trustee, officer, key employee and employees in positions to obligate CBF are required to review a copy of the conflict of interest policy annually and complete a disclosure form identifying any relationship positions or circumstances in which he or she believes could contribute to a conflict. The conflict of interest disclosure form is completed, signed and returned to the Chief Financial Officer who notifies the Chairman of the Audit and Finance Committee and the General Counsel of any concerns. This process is also covered in orientation sessions held for new Trustees as well as for new employees. If items arise during Board meetings that are conflicts of interest, the board member having possible conflicts of interest cannot vote or participate in Board or Committee deliberations on the subject or be counted toward meeting a quorum. However, they may answer questions.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15
During the annual budget approval meeting of the Audit and Finance Committee of the Board of Trustees, the Committee reviews and approves the salary and any proposed pay increase for the President. Compensation related decisions are documented within the minutes. The President's last compensation review took place on May 24, 2011. Generally, compensation for all staff is independently reviewed and determined annually based on performance evaluation, and analysis of comparable data obtained from industry resources and peer organizations. An overall increase pool, based on market data, is approved by the Committee for use in the process. In addition, the President, Chief of Staff and Director of Human Resources review and approve all staff alignment to ensure consistency and continuity of various positions within the appropriate pay grades and ranges. The board also reviews the compensation of all key employees.
Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19
CBF's governing documents and conflict of interest policy are available to the public upon request using contact information on the website. Audited financial statements, the Form 990, and the Annual Report can be found on CBF's website. Audited financial statements and the Form 990 are also filed with state charitable solicitation registrations, and are also available through not-for-profit internet portals such as Guidestar and Charity Navigator.
Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances:
Form 990, Part XI, line 5:
Net unrealized gains on investments: 6,244,469. Partnership revenue not included in the financial -6,749. statements but included in revenue for unrelated business tax calculation Unrealized gain on interest rate swap 80,645. Total to Form 990, Part XI, Line 5: 6,318,365.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.