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The Bay Area Lyme Major Gift Fund is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting initiatives related to Lyme disease. In 2024, the fund disbursed a total of $1.4 million across 10 grantees through a relationship-based engagement model, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities should note that unsolicited proposals are not accepted and can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
PROVIDE SUPPORT TO THOSE CHARITABLE ORGS WHOSE PURPOSE AND ACTIVITIES INCLUDE THE PREVENTION, CARE, TREATMENT AND AWARENESS OF LYME DISEASE AND/OR OTHER TICK-BORNE DISEASES.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
LYME DISEASE BIOBANK FOUNDATION
$5.6M
47%
BAY AREA LYME FOUNDATION
$5M
42%
PROJECT LYME
$250K
2%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to BAY AREA LYME MAJOR GIFT FUND?
No. BAY AREA LYME MAJOR GIFT FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does BAY AREA LYME MAJOR GIFT FUND give?
BAY AREA LYME MAJOR GIFT FUND primarily gives to organizations located in Oregon, California, 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 MAJOR GIFT FUND’s grants?
The largest share of grants from BAY AREA LYME MAJOR GIFT FUND fall in the $500 thousand to $1 million range. The median first-year grant is about $135 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does BAY AREA LYME MAJOR GIFT FUND make each year?
In 2024, BAY AREA LYME MAJOR GIFT FUND awarded about 2 grants, totaling nearly $1.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did BAY AREA LYME MAJOR GIFT FUND fund recently?
In 2024, BAY AREA LYME MAJOR GIFT FUND awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include LYME DISEASE BIOBANK FOUNDATION, BAY AREA LYME FOUNDATION, and PROJECT LYME. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to BAY AREA LYME MAJOR GIFT FUND?
BAY AREA LYME MAJOR GIFT FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.