About Project Lyme
Financials & Transparency
Your trust is earned through openness. Complete financial disclosure — audited statements, Form 990, and program expense ratios — is a non-negotiable commitment.
Donor trust is earned through transparency. This page provides complete access to Project Lyme's financial information — because you deserve to know exactly how your support is being used.
Financial Summary
91%Of expenses go directly to programs (research, education, advocacy)
5%Management and general expenses
4%Fundraising expenses
4★Charity Navigator rating
Financial Documents
2025 Audited Financial StatementsIndependent audit by Deloitte & Touche LLP
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2025 Form 990 (IRS Tax Return)Public disclosure as required by IRS
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2025 Annual Impact ReportFull program and financial summary for donors
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Our Financial Stewardship Commitments
- Annual independent financial audit by a nationally recognized accounting firm
- Full Form 990 disclosure posted publicly each year
- Board Finance Committee reviews financial statements quarterly
- All grant disbursements are documented and reported in annual reports
- No executive compensation exceeds reasonable sector benchmarks
- Investment policies approved by the Board of Directors
Questions About Our Finances?
We welcome questions from donors and the public. Contact our finance team at finance@projectlyme.org or reach us through our contact page.