CHESAPEAKE RESEARCH CONSORTIUM INC

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1972

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

MELISSA FAGAN

Phone

4107981283

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

CHESAPEAKE RESEARCH CONSORTIUM INC, founded in 1972, is a community nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $2.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 9% compared to the prior year.

Mission

TO COORDINATE RESEARCH AND SERVICE ACTIVITIES ON THE CHESAPEAKE BAY AND THE GEOGRAPHICALLY CONTIGUOUS ENVIRONMENTAL REGION.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $1,749,113

SUPPORT SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND COMMUNICATION THROUGH MANAGEMENT OF THE SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO THE EPA CHESAPEAKE BAY PROGRAM. ACTIVITIES PROVIDED SCIENTIFIC INPUT THAT WOULD...

Program 2

Expenses: $342,495

PROVIDE SUPPORT AND SERVICES FOR FISHERIES AND MODELING RESEARCH RELATED TO THE CHESAPEAKE BAY. ACTIVITIES INVOLVE RESEARCH, CREATING PARTNERSHIPS TO MAXIMIZE RESEARCH EFFORTS, AND WORKSHOPS TO...

PROVIDE SUPPORT AND SERVICES FOR FISHERIES AND MODELING RESEARCH RELATED TO THE CHESAPEAKE BAY. ACTIVITIES INVOLVE RESEARCH, CREATING PARTNERSHIPS TO MAXIMIZE RESEARCH EFFORTS, AND WORKSHOPS TO PROVIDE FOR COMMUNICATION IN THE SCIENTIFIC FIELD.

Program 3

Expenses: $54,148 Revenue: $3,014

OTHER RESEARCH AND TRAINING PROGRAMS

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,142,133

Program Service Revenue $63,014

Investment Income $3

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $2,205,150

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $233,948

Salaries & Benefits $1,530,045

Fundraising Expenses $2,104

Program Expenses $2,145,756

Other Expenses $437,319

TOTAL EXPENSES $2,201,312

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$2,205,150	$2,425,233	-0.1%
Expenses	$2,201,312	$2,345,481	-0.1%
Net Income	$3,838	$79,752	-1.0%

Key Indicators

✓ Grants to Organizations ✓ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

N/A

Governance Policies

✓ Conflict of Interest Policy

✓ Whistleblower Policy

✓ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

✗ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✗ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

$287,205

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
DR WILLIAM DENNISON	CHAIR	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DR ANSON HINES	SECRETARY (TILL 6/30/2025)	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
N/A	INSTITUTIONAL PRINCIPAL(TILL 3/2025)	1.00		$0	$0	$0
N/A	INSTITUTIONAL PRINCIPAL	1.00		$0	$0	$0
N/A	INSTITUTIONAL PRINCIPAL(STARTING 3/2025)	1.00		$0	$0	$0
N/A	INSTITUTIONAL PRINCIPAL	1.00		$0	$0	$0
N/A	INSTITUTIONAL PRINCIPAL (TILL 1/2025)	1.00		$0	$0	$0
N/A	ALT INSTITUTIONAL TRUSTEE	1.00		$0	$0	$0
N/A	ALT INSTITUTIONAL TRUSTEE	1.00		$0	$0	$0
N/A	ALT INSTITUTIONAL TRUSTEE	1.00		$0	$0	$0
N/A	ALT INSTITUTIONAL TRUSTEE	1.00		$0	$0	$0
N/A	ALT INSTITUTIONAL TRUSTEE	1.00		$0	$0	$0
N/A	INSTITUTIONAL PRINCIPAL( STARTING 1/2025)	1.00		$0	$0	$0
DR DENICE WARDROP	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer	$146,952	$55,764	$202,716
MATTHEW TROMATTER	TREASURER	40.00	Officer	$84,465	$24	$84,489

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2025	$2,205,150	$2,201,312	$699,156	$3,838
2024	$2,425,233	$2,345,481	$780,033	$79,752
2023	$2,355,292	$2,269,672	$1,063,113	$85,620
2022	$2,081,215	$2,042,978	$930,173	$38,237
2021	$1,791,508	$1,724,233	$853,590	$67,275
2020	$1,847,285	$1,883,844	$669,610	$-36,559
2019	$1,842,100	$1,862,089	$766,835	$-19,989
2018	$1,728,790	$1,716,341	$732,931	$12,449