Lyme Disease Association Inc
LDA's mission is promoting awareness of & controlling spread of Lyme & other tick-borne (TBD) diseases and their complications through education; raising and distributing funds for research & education; assisting underprivileged patients.
Lyme Disease Association Inc at a glance
In short: Lyme Disease Association Inc gave $383K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $64K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $383,005
- +883.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $63,834
- +391.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $16,575
- Primary geography
- New York (86% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Lyme Disease Association Inc
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Lyme Disease Association Inc
Who Lyme Disease Association Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Southampton Hospital Found ($315K). Together the top 6 received $383K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 13 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Lyme Disease Association Inc gives
- Giving grew 1293% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2020) to $383K (2024). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $383K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Southampton Hospital Found Southampton, NY | research | $314,854 |
| Colorado Tick-Borne Assoc Salida, CO | education | $21,000 |
| University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX | research | $18,150 |
| Columbia Un Research Center New York, NY | education | $15,000 |
| Lyme Diseaseorg San Diego, CA | education | $9,000 |
| Invisible International Towson, MD | education | $5,001 |
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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 | — | $51,000 | $552,884 | $383,005 | 6 | $2,994 |
| 2023 | $556,186 | $330,469 | $257,720 | $38,938 | 3 | $231 |
| 2022 | $494,539 | $279,003 | $280,669 | $25,000 | 1 | $209 |
| 2021 | $496,596 | $312,342 | $294,484 | $27,500 | 2 | $4,340 |
| 2020 | $494,581 | $247,877 | $256,112 | $25,000 | 1 | $5,899 |
About Lyme Disease Association Inc
Based on IRS filings
Lyme Disease Association Inc is a public charity focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in Jackson, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $383K. Net investment income was $3K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Lyme Disease Association Inc's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Corey Lakin
Director
2nd V President → 2nd Vice President, 2021
2nd Vice President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeannine Phillips
Director
Rec. Secretary → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Timothy S Lynagh
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Smith
V P & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ruth Waddington
Secretary
Corres. Secretary → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Patricia V Smith (2020–2023) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Lyme Disease Association Inc
How much does Lyme Disease Association Inc give each year?
Lyme Disease Association Inc gave $383K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $39K across 3 grants.
What is Lyme Disease Association Inc's typical grant size?
Lyme Disease Association Inc's median grant in 2024 was $16,575, and its average grant was $63,834, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Lyme Disease Association Inc give grants?
Lyme Disease Association Inc gives mostly in New York: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Colorado (5%).
Does Lyme Disease Association Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Lyme Disease Association Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (4 grants).
Who are Lyme Disease Association Inc's largest grantees?
Lyme Disease Association Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Southampton Hospital Found ($314,854), Colorado Tick-Borne Assoc ($21,000) and University of Texas at Dallas ($18,150), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 92% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What is Lyme Disease Association Inc?
Lyme Disease Association Inc is a public charity focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in Jackson, NJ.
What is Lyme Disease Association Inc's EIN?
Lyme Disease Association Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3123551. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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