Got questions on what happens to your donations? Read these FAQs on Chesapeake Bay Trust Donations. You can also access our Donor Privacy Policy here.
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Make a Donation Today
Did you know that over 90% of the Trust's expenditures go directly to help the Chesapeake Bay through restoration, education and community stewardship programs?
Individual Donation: You can make a direct difference in helping us preserve and protect the Chesapeake Bay through a secure contribution today!
In Honor of: You can also make a special donation in honor of or in memory of a friend, a family member or a colleague.
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Show Your Support for the Bay by Purchasing a Bay Plate
Make the switch to the Bay Plate and become one of the hundreds of thousands of Maryland residents showing their support for the Chesapeake Bay by including a Bay Plate on their vehicle. Money from Bay Plate purchases goes to funding environmental and educational projects in local communities throughout the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. Purchase your Bay Plate and show your support!
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Contribute at Tax Time
Marylanders can make a voluntary contribution through their Maryland state income tax return. The proceeds from this contribution are split evenly between the Chesapeake Bay Trust and the Wildlife and Heritage Division of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Check-off the Chesapeake Bay and Endangered Species Fund on your state income tax return and show your support for the Chesapeake Bay!
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imATHLETE: Race for the Bay
Are you someone who participates in running, biking and swimming competitions? Then Race for the Bay is the perfect way for you to show your support for the Chesapeake Bay. After registering for your event, visit our imATHLETE: Race for the Bay page where you will create your own page to become a fundraiser. Send your personal donation page to friends, co-workers and neighbors leading up to your event, and raise money to help the Chesapeake Bay. Check out helpful tips on how to fundraise.
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Fields of Interest
The Chesapeake Bay Trust enables you to direct your tax-deductible charitable contributions to specific areas of interest: Environmental Education, Habitat Restoration, and Community Stewardship. Learn more today on each of these interests and how your contribution will make a difference to the Chesapeake Bay!
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Charity Navigator Awards Chesapeake Bay Trust 4 Stars
For the 8th consecutive year, the Trust has received the highest ("4-Star") ranking by Charity Navigator, placing us in the top 1% of charitable organizations nationwide.
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