Global Lyme Alliance Inc
Global Lyme Alliance is the leading nonprofit dedicated to conquering lyme and other tick-borne diseases. Our mission: cure lyme and other tick-borne diseases through innovative research, awareness, and empowering the patient voice.
Global Lyme Alliance Inc at a glance
In short: Global Lyme Alliance Inc gave $901K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $180K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $901,363
- -6.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- -16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $180,273
- +12.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $161,726
- Total assets
- $3,256,252
- -17.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (68% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Global Lyme Alliance Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Children's Hospital Corporation Boston Children's Hospital ($350K). Together the top 5 received $901K.
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 23 grants of 31 (74%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Global Lyme Alliance Inc gives
- Giving fell 27% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $827K (2020) to $1.2M (2021). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $901K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Children's Hospital Corporation Boston Children's Hospital Boston, MA | Research | $350,000 |
| Trustees of Tufts College Somerville, MA | Research | $264,637 |
| The Lyme Trials DBA the Quiet Epidemic Newburgh, NY | Advocacy | $161,726 |
| Johns Hopkins Potts Baltimore, MD | Research | $100,000 |
| Players Philanthropy DBA Invisisble International Townson, MD | Continuting Medical Education | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,256,252 | $2,379,133 | $2,973,058 | $901,363 | 5 | $83,120 |
| 2023 | $3,957,959 | $3,221,015 | $3,164,979 | $960,114 | 6 | $93,841 |
| 2022 | $3,843,093 | $2,854,709 | $2,721,867 | $900,000 | 6 | $33,630 |
| 2021 | $4,008,676 | $2,629,195 | $3,557,214 | $1,242,667 | 9 | $1,206 |
| 2020 | $4,655,690 | $2,874,719 | $4,045,643 | $826,947 | 5 | $13,537 |
| 2019 | $5,677,001 | $4,898,928 | $4,309,851 | $1,223,915 | 13 | $49,812 |
About Global Lyme Alliance Inc
Based on IRS filings
Global Lyme Alliance Inc is a public charity focused on Health, based in Greenwich, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $901K. Net investment income was $83K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Global Lyme Alliance Inc is led by Laura Macneill, CEO since 2024 (on filings since 2022); 5 of 33 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Laura Macneill
CEO
Chief Executive Officer → CEO, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$114K (2022) → $201K (2024)
Paul Ross
Chairman
Director → Chairman, 2021
On filings since 2019
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lindsy Swift
Director of Mktg & Committee
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$107K (2023) → $110K (2024)
Steven Pecock
Director of Development
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$138K (2023) → $161K (2024)
Cara Deangelis
Director of Research
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$106K (2024)
Alexander Tisch
Director to
Director → Director to, 2024
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brett Kristoff
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Corrinet
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Gerstner
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Nolan
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Edward O'Connell
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Erin Walker
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julia Knox-Comeau
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Peetz
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lewis Leone
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lorrie Nadel
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Del Genio
Director
Director → Director & Interim CEO, 2021
Director & Interim CEO → Director, 2022
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Norma Russo
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ridgway Barker
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Kobre
Director
Chairman → Chairman Emertis, 2021
Chairman Emertis → Director, 2022
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Lefkowitz
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steven Martin
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brent Patry
Director to
Director → Director to, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Kelly
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Aziz Syriani
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rose Anastasio
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mackenzie Vath
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Timothy Sellati
Cso
Chief Scientific Officer → Cso, 2024
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$209K (2019) → $154K (2024)
Charles Balducci
Vice Chair
Vice Chair → Director, 2022
Director → Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2019
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Deborah Siciliano
Vice Chair
On filings since 2019
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Diane Blanchard
Vice Chair
On filings since 2019
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Henry Dosch
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janet Vaccaro
Secretary
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Dana McAvity (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Avril Lavigne (2019–2022) — Director to February
- Former: Peter Norley (2019–2022) — Director to November
- Former: Scott Moresco (2020–2022) — Director to November
- Former: Mayla Hsu (2019–2021) — Director of Science & Research
- Former: Scott Santarella (2019–2021) — Chief Executive Officer to
- Former: Stacy Velarde (2019–2021) — Director & Development
- Former: Karma Newberry-Mortensen (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Janice Lipton (2019) — Director to July
- Former: Staci Grodin (2019) — Vice Chair
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $201K, to Laura Macneill (CEO (Until 10/2024)). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Global Lyme Alliance Inc
How much does Global Lyme Alliance Inc give each year?
Global Lyme Alliance Inc gave $901K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $960K across 6 grants.
What is Global Lyme Alliance Inc's typical grant size?
Global Lyme Alliance Inc's median grant in 2024 was $161,726, and its average grant was $180,273, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Global Lyme Alliance Inc give grants?
Global Lyme Alliance Inc gives mostly in Massachusetts: 68% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (18%) and Maryland (14%).
Does Global Lyme Alliance Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Global Lyme Alliance Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Research" (3 grants).
Who are Global Lyme Alliance Inc's largest grantees?
Global Lyme Alliance Inc's largest 2024 grantees include The Children's Hospital Corporation Boston Children's Hospital ($350,000), Trustees of Tufts College ($264,637) and The Lyme Trials DBA the Quiet Epidemic ($161,726), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 86% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Global Lyme Alliance Inc?
Global Lyme Alliance Inc reported $3.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.4M.
What is Global Lyme Alliance Inc?
Global Lyme Alliance Inc is a public charity focused on Health, based in Greenwich, CT. It holds $3.3M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Global Lyme Alliance Inc's EIN?
Global Lyme Alliance Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1559393. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 13, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 6, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 22, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 2, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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