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    Bay Area Lyme Foundation

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    PORTOLA VALLEY, CAWebsite6505302439

    About Bay Area Lyme Foundation

    To make Lyme disease easy to diagnose and simple to cure.

    Focus Areas

    Lyme diseaseTick-borne diseasesDiagnosticsTherapeuticsPersistent Lyme diseaseMedical researchBiomedical researchTick ecologyDisease prevention

    Who They Fund

    researchers and scientific institutionspublic health professionals/cliniciansLyme disease patients and patient advocacy groups

    Funding Style

    About Bay Area Lyme Foundation

    Bay Area Lyme Foundation concentrates its grantmaking on Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases, with a strong tilt toward research that can improve diagnostics and treatments for patients. The largest recent award in the data was $1,047,721 to the University of California, San Francisco for therapies, followed by $725,876 to Duke University for therapies and diagnostics. Those grants show the foundation’s preference for substantial, project-specific research funding rather than small, broad-purpose awards. Its recent portfolio also includes repeat support for institutions working across scientific stages, from discovery and proof-of-concept to translational work. In the current grant list, Stanford University received $440,000 for diagnostics, while Sapient Bioanalytics received $379,172 for diagnostics. The foundation’s program descriptions also point to investigator-initiated research, emerging investigator awards, and support for citizen-science and tick-testing initiatives. Together, the record shows a funder centered on accelerating Lyme science through targeted research grants, scientific institutions, and patient-impacting projects.

    What Bay Area Lyme Foundation Funds

    In diagnostics, Bay Area Lyme Foundation funded Stanford University with $440,000 and Sapient Bioanalytics with $379,172, both labeled for diagnostics. It also gave $170,000 to Columbia University for diagnostics and $100,000 to Tufts University for diagnostics, signaling sustained interest in improving how Lyme disease is detected. In therapies, the foundation backed Duke University with $370,447 for diagnostics and therapies and Brandeis University with $100,000 for therapies. Its ecology-related giving appears in a $40,000 grant to the University of North Florida for a project to study tick-borne pathogens in the Rocky Mountains. The foundation also supported advocacy through multiple grants to Center for Lyme Action, showing that its portfolio extends beyond lab research into awareness and policy-related work.

    How Bay Area Lyme Foundation Gives

    Bay Area Lyme Foundation’s recent grants cluster around a median size of $115,000, with the 25th percentile at $42,500 and the 75th percentile at $215,428. The distribution includes both large research awards and smaller support grants, alongside an equipment gift and conference funding. The grant list shows recurring recipients across multiple years, including Duke University, Tufts University, Brandeis University, University of California, Davis, and Center for Lyme Action. Program descriptions indicate both competitive general research grants and investigator-driven awards, with some offerings accepting unsolicited proposals. The foundation is also structured to make program-related investments, and it funds individuals: False.

    Financial Snapshot

    Annual Giving

    $1.2M

    Total Assets

    $1.6M

    Total Revenue

    $2.3M

    Total Expenses

    $1.9M

    Typical Grant Size

    Most grants fall between $43K and $215K, with a median of $115K.

    25th Percentile

    $43K

    Median

    $115K

    75th Percentile

    $215K

    Geographic Reach

    National13 states funded
    Funding intensity
    Low
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    Headquarters

    Leadership

    LAURE WOODS PRES DIRECTOR

    Accepts unsolicited proposals

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    Topics

    diagnostics developmenttherapeutics/therapiestick-borne pathogen ecologyLyme disease research and awarenessdiagnostics-focused scientific conferences

    Where Bay Area Lyme Foundation Makes Grants

    The foundation gives nationally, and every recent grant in the sample went to a U.S. recipient. California is the top state by grant count, and 32% of grants go to recipients in the HQ state. Recent California recipients include San Francisco, Stanford, San Diego, Davis, San Rafael, and Burlingame. Outside California, grants reached Durham and Boston multiple times, along with New York City, Washington, DC, Tacoma, and Covington.

    Frequently Asked Questions About Bay Area Lyme Foundation

    What does Bay Area Lyme Foundation fund most often?

    It focuses on Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases, especially diagnostics and treatments. The active program descriptions also include tick ecology, clinical trials infrastructure, citizen-science tick testing, and translational research aimed at patient impact.

    What is a typical Bay Area Lyme Foundation grant size?

    The grant-size distribution centers on a median of $115,000. The 25th percentile is $42,500 and the 75th percentile is $215,428, which shows a mix of mid-sized research awards and larger project grants.

    Does Bay Area Lyme Foundation accept unsolicited applications?

    Yes, at least some of its research programs do. The General Research Grants and the Research Grants program both note unsolicited applications, while the Emerging Leader Award is listed as not accepting unsolicited proposals.

    Which kinds of recipients receive support?

    The foundation funds universities, hospitals, independent research entities, clinicians, and patient advocacy organizations. The recent grants list includes academic medical centers, research institutes, a biobank foundation, and an advocacy group.

    Are the foundation’s grants concentrated in one place?

    The giving is national, but California receives the largest share by count at 32% of grants. Recent California recipients include institutions in San Francisco, Stanford, San Diego, Davis, San Rafael, and Burlingame.

    Latest 990 Filing

    2025

    Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.

    Open Grant Opportunities

    Current and upcoming funding from Bay Area Lyme Foundation that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.

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    Research Grant Process

    Lyme disease researchdiagnosticstreatments+2 more

    Who can apply: Applications are accepted from universities, hospitals, and independent research entities all over the United States. Research proposals from outside the U.S. are not accepted. Grant recipients do not need prior Lyme disease research experience.

    Deadline: Receipt by January 31 (reviewed by March 31); receipt by June 30 (reviewed by Aug 31); receipt by September 30 (reviewed by November 30).

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    Open nowRolling / open intake

    General Research Grants

    Lyme disease diagnosticsTherapeuticsTick ecology+2 more

    Who can apply: Applicants must be affiliated with a U.S. university, hospital, or independent research entity. Research proposals from outside the U.S. are not accepted. Prior Lyme experience not required.

    Deadline: Receipt windows for review: receipt by Jan 31 (review by Mar 31); receipt by Jun 30 (review by Aug 31); receipt by Sep 30 (review by Nov 30). Applications accepted year-round but reviewed at those three cycles.

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    Recent Grants

    Most recent grants reported to the IRS.

    RecipientLocationAmountYearPurpose
    SAPIENT BIOANALYTICSSAN DIEGO, CA$379,1722025DIAGNOSTICS
    DUKE UNIVERSITYDURHAM, NC$370,4472025DIAGNOSTICS AND THERAPIES
    TUFTS UNIVERSITYBOSTON, MA$150,0002025THERAPIES
    BRANDEIS UNIVERSITYWALTHAM, MA$100,0002025THERAPIES
    CENTER FOR LYME ACTIONWASHINGTON, DC$75,0002025ADVOCACY
    AMERICAN JUNIOR GOLF ASSOCIATIONBRASELTON, GA$40,0002025GENERAL SUPPORT
    LYME DISEASE BIOBANK FOUNDATIONPORTLAND, OR$20,7932025GENERAL SUPPORT
    LYMELIGHT FOUNDATIONBURLINGAME, CA$12,4502025GENERAL SUPPORT
    TUFTS UNIVERSITYBOSTON, MA$7,0002025YEARLY LYME DISEASE CONFERENCE
    STANFORD UNIVERSITYSTANFORD, CA$440,0002024DIAGNOSTICS
    DUKE UNIVERSITYDurham, NC$370,4482024DIAGNOSTICS AND THERAPIES
    TULANE NATIONAL PRIMATE RESEARCH CENTERCOVINGTON, LA$230,0002024DIAGNOSTICS AND THERAPIES
    COLUMBIA UNIVERSITYNEW YORK, NY$170,0002024DIAGNOSTICS
    THE GENEVA FOUNDATIONTACOMA, WA$150,0002024THERAPIES
    UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA - DAVISDAVIS, CA$50,0002024THERAPIES
    CENTER FOR LYME ACTIONWASHINGTON, DC$50,0002024ADVOCACY
    GORDON MEDICAL ASSOCIATESSAN RAFAEL, CA$27,5622024EQUIPMENT GIFT
    UNIVERSTIY OF CALIFORNIA - SAN FRANCISCOSAN FRANCISCO, CA$25,0002024THERAPIES
    VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITYBLACKSBURG, VA$20,0002024THERAPIES
    NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITYRALEIGH, NC$7,0732024DIAGNOSTICS
    GORDON RESEARCH CONFERENCEWEST KINGSTON, RI$6,0002024SPONSORSHIP
    UNIVERSTIY OF CALIFORNIA - SAN FRANCISCOSAN FRANCISCO, CA$1,047,7212023THERAPIES
    DUKE UNIVERSITYDurham, NC$725,8762023THERAPIES AND DIAGNOSTICS
    SAPIENT BIOANALYTICSLA JOLLA, CA$350,0002023DIAGNOSTICS
    BRANDEIS UNIVERSITYWALTHAM, MA$171,7132023THERAPIES
    TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITYCOLLEGE STATION, TX$138,4762023DIAGNOSTICS
    TULANE NATIONAL PRIMATE RESEARCH CENTERCOVINGTON, LA$130,0002023DIAGNOSTICS
    TUFTS UNIVERSITYBOSTON, MA$100,0002023DIAGNOSTICS
    UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA - DAVISDAVIS, CA$68,1702023THERAPIES
    CENTER FOR LYME ACTIONWASHINGTON, DC$50,0002023ADVOCACY
    UNIVERSITY OF NORTH FLORIDAJACKSONVILLE, FL$40,0002023ECOLOGY GRANT TO STUDY TICK BORNE PATHOGENS IN THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS

    SAPIENT BIOANALYTICS

    $379,172
    SAN DIEGO, CA2025

    DIAGNOSTICS

    DUKE UNIVERSITY

    $370,447
    DURHAM, NC2025

    DIAGNOSTICS AND THERAPIES

    TUFTS UNIVERSITY

    $150,000
    BOSTON, MA2025

    THERAPIES

    BRANDEIS UNIVERSITY

    $100,000
    WALTHAM, MA2025

    THERAPIES

    CENTER FOR LYME ACTION

    $75,000
    WASHINGTON, DC2025

    ADVOCACY

    AMERICAN JUNIOR GOLF ASSOCIATION

    $40,000
    BRASELTON, GA2025

    GENERAL SUPPORT

    LYME DISEASE BIOBANK FOUNDATION

    $20,793
    PORTLAND, OR2025

    GENERAL SUPPORT

    LYMELIGHT FOUNDATION

    $12,450
    BURLINGAME, CA2025

    GENERAL SUPPORT

    TUFTS UNIVERSITY

    $7,000
    BOSTON, MA2025

    YEARLY LYME DISEASE CONFERENCE

    STANFORD UNIVERSITY

    $440,000
    STANFORD, CA2024

    DIAGNOSTICS

    DUKE UNIVERSITY

    $370,448
    Durham, NC2024

    DIAGNOSTICS AND THERAPIES

    TULANE NATIONAL PRIMATE RESEARCH CENTER

    $230,000
    COVINGTON, LA2024

    DIAGNOSTICS AND THERAPIES

    COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY

    $170,000
    NEW YORK, NY2024

    DIAGNOSTICS

    THE GENEVA FOUNDATION

    $150,000
    TACOMA, WA2024

    THERAPIES

    UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA - DAVIS

    $50,000
    DAVIS, CA2024

    THERAPIES

    CENTER FOR LYME ACTION

    $50,000
    WASHINGTON, DC2024

    ADVOCACY

    GORDON MEDICAL ASSOCIATES

    $27,562
    SAN RAFAEL, CA2024

    EQUIPMENT GIFT

    UNIVERSTIY OF CALIFORNIA - SAN FRANCISCO

    $25,000
    SAN FRANCISCO, CA2024

    THERAPIES

    VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY

    $20,000
    BLACKSBURG, VA2024

    THERAPIES

    NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY

    $7,073
    RALEIGH, NC2024

    DIAGNOSTICS

    GORDON RESEARCH CONFERENCE

    $6,000
    WEST KINGSTON, RI2024

    SPONSORSHIP

    UNIVERSTIY OF CALIFORNIA - SAN FRANCISCO

    $1,047,721
    SAN FRANCISCO, CA2023

    THERAPIES

    DUKE UNIVERSITY

    $725,876
    Durham, NC2023

    THERAPIES AND DIAGNOSTICS

    SAPIENT BIOANALYTICS

    $350,000
    LA JOLLA, CA2023

    DIAGNOSTICS

    BRANDEIS UNIVERSITY

    $171,713
    WALTHAM, MA2023

    THERAPIES

    TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY

    $138,476
    COLLEGE STATION, TX2023

    DIAGNOSTICS

    TULANE NATIONAL PRIMATE RESEARCH CENTER

    $130,000
    COVINGTON, LA2023

    DIAGNOSTICS

    TUFTS UNIVERSITY

    $100,000
    BOSTON, MA2023

    DIAGNOSTICS

    UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA - DAVIS

    $68,170
    DAVIS, CA2023

    THERAPIES

    CENTER FOR LYME ACTION

    $50,000
    WASHINGTON, DC2023

    ADVOCACY

    UNIVERSITY OF NORTH FLORIDA

    $40,000
    JACKSONVILLE, FL2023

    ECOLOGY GRANT TO STUDY TICK BORNE PATHOGENS IN THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS