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EIN 31-1679711

The Great Chesapeake Bay Swim

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
City
Baltimore
State
Maryland
Year formed
1999
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
N70: Amateur Sports Competitions
Description
The Great Chesapeake Bay Swim serves as a charitable fundraising event to benefit other charities. It is one of America's premier open water swim challenges, taking place annually on the second Sunday of June. The event consists of a 4.4 mile swim across Maryland's Chesapeake Bay, attracting participants from all over the country.
Total revenues
$368,587
2023
Total expenses
$171,072
2023
Total assets
$265,719
2023
Num. employees
0
2023

Program areas at The Great Chesapeake Bay Swim

The Great Chesapeake Bay Swim (gcbs) is one of america's premier open water Swim challenges. The annual event is scheduled for The second sunday of june and consists of a 4.4 mile Swim across Maryland's Chesapeake Bay.

Grants made by The Great Chesapeake Bay Swim

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
March of DimesTo Support the Donee Organization's Exempt Purpose$95,688
Chesapeake Bay TrustTo Support the Donee Organization's Exempt Purpose$22,844
Coast Guard FoundationTo Support the Donee Organization's Exempt Purpose$7,615

Who funds The Great Chesapeake Bay Swim

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Stewart B Eckers Charitable TrustUnrestricted$1,000
AmazonSmile FoundationGeneral Support$54

Personnel at The Great Chesapeake Bay Swim

NameTitleCompensation
Sherri TolleyPresident$0

Financials for The Great Chesapeake Bay Swim

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$37,881
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$330,706
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$368,587

Form 990s for The Great Chesapeake Bay Swim

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-06-25990View PDF
2022-122023-11-13990View PDF
2021-122022-11-10990View PDF
2020-122021-11-12990View PDF
2019-122020-10-22990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
July 11, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $1,000 from The Stewart B Eckers Charitable Trust
January 4, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 3, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
June 26, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
Nonprofit Types
Sports competitionsSports organizationsCharities
Issues
Human servicesSports
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
20 Commerce St
Baltimore, MD 21202
Metro area
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
County
Baltimore City, MD
Website URL
runsignup.com/greatchesapeakebayswim 
Phone
(410) 727-2404
IRS details
EIN
31-1679711
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1999
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
N70: Amateur Sports Competitions
NAICS code, primary
7113: Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events
Parent/child status
Independent
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