Global Lyme Alliance Inc
- Assets
- $4.0m
- Revenue
- $3.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 10
- Location
- Greenwich, CT
- Founding
- 12/1999
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 06-1559393
Organization Overview
Global Lyme Alliance Inc is located in Greenwich, CT. The organization was established in 1999. According to its NTEE Classification (E60) the organization is classified as: Health Support, under the broad grouping of Health Care and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Global Lyme Alliance Inc employed 10 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Global Lyme Alliance Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Global Lyme Alliance Inc generated $3.2m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 8 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.2m during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Global Lyme Alliance Inc has awarded 127 individual grants totaling $13,824,685. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
GLOBAL LYME ALLIANCE FUNDS RESEARCH, EDUCATION & AWARENESS FOR LYME & TICK-BORNE DISEASES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
GLOBAL LYME ALLIANCE (GLA) HAS A STRONG TRACK RECORD OF PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN THREE MAJOR AREAS, MEASURED BY EXPENSES: RESEARCH ADVANCEMENTS: GLA INVESTS IN RESEARCH, DRIVING SIGNIFICANT PROGRESS IN LYME AND TICK-BORNE DISEASE STUDIES. THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS INCLUDE GROUNDBREAKING WORK IN DIAGNOSTICS, TREATMENT, AND UNDERSTANDING OF LYME BACTERIA. NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS COMPRISE CHARACTERIZING CHRONIC LYME DISEASE, GENOME SEQUENCING OF BORRELIA BURGDORFERI STRAINS, UNCOVERING ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANCE MECHANISMS, AND DOCUMENTING IMMUNE DYSFUNCTION IN PATIENTS. RECENT DISCOVERIES INCLUDE THE ROLE OF CELL WALL-DEFICIENT FORMS (L-FORMS) IN CHRONIC INFECTIONS, POTENTIALLY AIDING EARLY LYME DISEASE CURE.PATIENT SUPPORT: GLA IS COMMITTED TO AIDING PATIENTS, CAREGIVERS, AND LOVED ONES AFFECTED BY THESE DISEASES. THEY OFFER VARIOUS SUPPORT PROGRAMS, SUCH AS ACCESS TO SPECIALISTS, FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE INFORMATION, CLINICAL TRIAL OPPORTUNITIES, EMOTIONAL SUPPORT MENTORSHIP, AND EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS. THEIR HOLISTIC APPROACH ADDRESSES PATIENTS AND FAMILIES' CHALLENGES COMPREHENSIVELY.KNOWLEDGE AND AWARENESS: GLA'S RESEARCH AND EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES HAVE PLAYED A PIVOTAL ROLE IN ENHANCING UNDERSTANDING AND AWARENESS OF LYME AND TICK-BORNE DISEASES. THEIR FUNDING OF STUDIES CONNECTING LYME DISEASE TO PSYCHIATRIC DISORDERS HAS BROADENED AWARENESS OF THE DISEASES' IMPACT ON PATIENTS' WELL-BEING. MOREOVER, GLA'S DEDICATION TO SHARING EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES AND CLINICAL TRIAL INFORMATION EMPOWERS THE COMMUNITY TO MAKE INFORMED HEALTH DECISIONS.
GLOBAL LYME ALLIANCE CONTINUES TO ADVANCE THE RESEARCH AND SCIENCE FOR LYME AND OTHER TICK-BORNE DISEASES THROUGH ITS ROBUST RESEARCH GRANT PROGRAM. GLA'S SCIENTIFIC ADVISORY BOARD (SAB), COMPRISED OF DISTINGUISHED RESEARCHERS IN MULTIDISCIPLINARY FIELDS IN LYME AND TICK-BORNE DISEASE, PROVIDES STRATEGIC GUIDANCE TO GLOBAL LYME ALLIANCE IN ITS REVIEW AND AWARD PROCESS TO ADVANCE RESEARCH AT LEADING INSTITUTIONS WITH A GOAL OF IMPROVING DIAGNOSTICS AND TREATMENT OF LYME AND OTHER TICK-BORNE ILLNESSES.AS THE LEADING PATIENT VOICE LYME NON-PROFIT MEASURED BY OUR AUDIENCE SHARE, GLA GETS INPUT FROM OUR MEDICAL ADVISORY BOARD AND PATIENT ADVOCATES TO DRIVE RESEARCH DISCOVERY; GLA BRIDGES THE GAP BETWEEN PATIENT AND RESEARCH TO INFORM WHERE SCIENCE NEEDS TO GO TO FIND A CURE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Paul Ross Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Deborah Siciliano Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Diane Blanchard Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Charles Balducci Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Janet Vaccaro Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Henry Dosch Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
The Northstar Consulting Group Llc Development Consulting | 12/30/21 | $229,167 |
The Northstar Consulting Group Llc Development Consulting | 12/30/21 | $229,167 |
Mindtrust Labs Inc Monthly Team Service For Marketing & Hub | 12/30/21 | $140,856 |
Mindtrust Labs Inc Monthly Team Service For Marketing & Hub | 12/30/21 | $140,856 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $1,413,691 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,911,903 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $33,875 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,325,594 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $100,000 |
| Investment income | $93,841 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$298,420 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $3,221,015 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $960,114 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $491,389 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $9,469 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $564,458 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $1,500 |
| Other employee benefits | $6,117 |
| Payroll taxes | $75,514 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $46,725 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $244,291 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $84,327 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $115,508 |
| Travel | $40,712 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $53,556 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $26,184 |
| Insurance | $13,027 |
| All other expenses | $4,048 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,164,979 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,020,815 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,572,935 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $761,869 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $25,000 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $64,488 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,194 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $492,791 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $16,867 |
| Total assets | $3,957,959 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $121,513 |
| Grants payable | $656,370 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $777,883 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,695,593 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,484,483 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $3,957,959 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Global Lyme Alliance Inc has awarded $960,114 in support to 6 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY RESEARCH FOUNDATION PURPOSE: RESEARCH | $75,000 |
THE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL CORPORATION BOSTON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL PURPOSE: RESEARCH | $175,000 |
TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: RESEARCH | $175,000 |
TUFTS COLLEGE PURPOSE: RESEARCH | $257,487 |
TULANE UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: RESEARCH | $177,627 |
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: RESEARCH | $100,000 |