BAY AREA LYME FOUNDATION
AI Summary
The Bay Area Lyme Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on addressing Lyme disease through strategic funding. With total grants paid amounting to $1.2 million to 35 grantees in 2024, it operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, providing grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO ACCELERATE DEVELOPMENT OF RELIABLE DIAGNOSTIC TOOLS FOR LYME DISEASE & A CURE FOR LATE STAGE LYME THROUGH FUNDING INNOVATIVE RESEARCH; FOSTER PREVENTION THROUH EDUCATION.
Cause Areas
2
Education
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
DUKE UNIVERSITY
$2M
15%
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE LELAND STANFORD JUNIOR UNIVERSITY
$1.9M
14%
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN FRANCISCO
$1.6M
11%
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Total No. of Grants
9
Median 1st year grant
$81.7K
Median 2nd year grant
$137.2K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to BAY AREA LYME FOUNDATION?
No. BAY AREA LYME FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does BAY AREA LYME FOUNDATION give?
BAY AREA LYME FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, North Carolina, and Louisiana. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are BAY AREA LYME FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from BAY AREA LYME FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $82 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does BAY AREA LYME FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, BAY AREA LYME FOUNDATION awarded about 9 grants, totaling nearly $1.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did BAY AREA LYME FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, BAY AREA LYME FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include DUKE UNIVERSITY, THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE LELAND STANFORD JUNIOR UNIVERSITY, and UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN FRANCISCO. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to BAY AREA LYME FOUNDATION?
BAY AREA LYME FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.