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Lymelight Foundation

EIN 61-1645660 • 501(c)3 • Burlingame, CA

Profile

Our mission is to provide grants to enable eligible children and young adults with Lyme disease to receive proper treatment and medication as well as raising awareness about Lyme disease.

1229 Burlingame Avenue 205Burlingame, CA 94010

www.lymelightfoundation.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

50th percentile

0.06x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 50% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

52nd percentile

0.09x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 52% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

9th percentile

-37%

Higher net margin than 9% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

40th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 40% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

10th percentile

-20%

Faster asset growth than 10% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

77th percentile

35%

Faster revenue growth than 77% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Assets

Down

$1,555,333

Down $379,446 (-20%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$97,354

Down $7,645 (-7.3%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$1,457,979

Down $371,801 (-20%) from 2023

Revenue

Up

$1,113,961

Up $291,767 (+35%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$1,529,037

Up $98,927 (+6.9%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

-$415,076

Up $192,840 (+32%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0Assets 2011: $63,583Liabilities 2011: $02011Assets 2012: $72,486Liabilities 2012: $2,500Net Assets 2012: $69,9862012Assets 2013: $531,732Liabilities 2013: $0Net Assets 2013: $531,7322013Assets 2014: $745,423Liabilities 2014: $98,040Net Assets 2014: $647,3832014Assets 2015: $4,257,134Liabilities 2015: $11,021Net Assets 2015: $4,246,1132015Assets 2016: $3,652,068Liabilities 2016: $16,396Net Assets 2016: $3,635,6722016Assets 2017: $2,948,139Liabilities 2017: $12,610Net Assets 2017: $2,935,5292017Assets 2018: $2,159,247Liabilities 2018: $12,945Net Assets 2018: $2,146,3022018Assets 2019: $1,523,698Liabilities 2019: $10,520Net Assets 2019: $1,513,1782019Assets 2020: $2,766,909Liabilities 2020: $11,810Net Assets 2020: $2,755,0992020Assets 2021: $2,941,168Liabilities 2021: $17,450Net Assets 2021: $2,923,7182021Assets 2022: $2,497,590Liabilities 2022: $22,333Net Assets 2022: $2,475,2572022Assets 2023: $1,934,779Liabilities 2023: $104,999Net Assets 2023: $1,829,7802023Assets 2024: $1,555,333Liabilities 2024: $97,354Net Assets 2024: $1,457,9792024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$1,555,333
Liabilities$97,354
Net Assets$1,457,979

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MRevenue 2011: $112,731Expenses 2011: $49,148Net Income 2011: $63,5832011Revenue 2012: $198,845Expenses 2012: $192,443Net Income 2012: $6,4022012Revenue 2013: $850,541Expenses 2013: $420,256Net Income 2013: $430,2852013Revenue 2014: $1,048,690Expenses 2014: $730,395Net Income 2014: $318,2952014Revenue 2015: $4,327,444Expenses 2015: $728,714Net Income 2015: $3,598,7302015Revenue 2016: $506,780Expenses 2016: $1,117,221Net Income 2016: -$610,4412016Revenue 2017: $667,730Expenses 2017: $1,346,895Net Income 2017: -$679,1652017Revenue 2018: $559,814Expenses 2018: $1,280,995Net Income 2018: -$721,1812018Revenue 2019: $646,761Expenses 2019: $1,349,885Net Income 2019: -$703,1242019Revenue 2020: $2,581,166Expenses 2020: $1,381,360Net Income 2020: $1,199,8062020Revenue 2021: $1,631,644Expenses 2021: $1,360,144Net Income 2021: $271,5002021Revenue 2022: $931,726Expenses 2022: $1,372,276Net Income 2022: -$440,5502022Revenue 2023: $822,194Expenses 2023: $1,430,110Net Income 2023: -$607,9162023Revenue 2024: $1,113,961Expenses 2024: $1,529,037Net Income 2024: -$415,0762024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$1,113,961
Expenses$1,529,037
Net Income-$415,076

Filings

Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.56$0.10$1.46$1.11$1.53$0.42
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.93$0.10$1.83$0.82$1.43$0.61
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.50$0.02$2.48$0.93$1.37$0.44
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.94$0.02$2.92$1.63$1.36$0.27
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.77$0.01$2.76$2.58$1.38$1.20
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.52$0.01$1.51$0.65$1.35$0.70
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.16$0.01$2.15$0.56$1.28$0.72
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.95$0.01$2.94$0.67$1.35$0.68
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.65$0.02$3.64$0.51$1.12$0.61
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.26$0.01$4.25$4.33$0.73$3.60
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.75$0.10$0.65$1.05$0.73$0.32
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.53$0.00$0.53$0.85$0.42$0.43
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.07$0.00$0.07$0.20$0.19$0.01
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.06$0.00$0.11$0.05$0.06
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Oct 16, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$1,323,951
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Our mission is to provide grants to enable eligible children and young adults with lyme disease to receive proper treatment and medication as well as raising awareness about lyme disease.

Provide grants to children and young adults with Lyme disease who cannot afford treatment.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$654,767$585,822▼ $68,945
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$406,689$519,503▲ $112,814
Pledges and Grants Receivable$782,815$400,000▼ $382,815
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$61,940--
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$20,768$35,758▲ $14,990
Inventories for Sale or Use$7,800$14,250▲ $6,450
Total Assets$1,934,779$1,555,333▼ $379,446
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$87,375$77,325▼ $10,050
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$17,624$20,029▲ $2,405
Total Liabilities$104,999$97,354▼ $7,645
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$960,963$992,557▲ $31,594
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$868,817$465,422▼ $403,395
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,829,780$1,457,979▼ $371,801
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,934,779$1,555,333▼ $379,446
Compensation and Service Providers

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Scott BedfordChairman
Scott ForsgrenBoard Member
Nora ThomasBoard Member/Program Mgr.
Phyllis BedfordExecutive Director
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,212,788
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$14,405
Other Revenue
$-113,232
All Other Contributions
$412,293
Change in Net Assets
$-415,076

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,113,961
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$73,775
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,187,736
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,113,961
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$1,131,580
Other Expenses$397,457
Total Fundraising Expense$101,113
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Individuals$1,131,580--$1,131,580
Fees for Services Other$175,475$17,680$85,802$278,957
Fees for Services Accounting-$43,372-$43,372
Office Expenses$13,218$9,137-$22,355
Travel$9,195-$392$9,587
Information Technology$2,418$1,956$2,620$6,994
Other Expenses$19$330$5,915$6,264
Total Functional Expenses$1,353,941$73,983$101,113$1,529,037

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,559,537
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,529,037
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,529,037
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$30,500
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
Yes

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$209,990
Fundraising Gross Income$96,425
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Season of Giving$372,125---
Dart for Art$473,596$96,425$146,802$-50,377
Total Events$896,920$96,425$209,990$-113,565
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Refundable Advances$77,325
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 2

Scott and Phyllis Bedford have a family relationship.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11B

Form 990 is reviewed by the board at a regular meeting. The board refers questions to the CPA for response before filing.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12C

The governing bylaws include a prohibition against self dealing transactions. The board monitors conflicts of interest, if any, as part of its regular meeting process.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15

The executive director currently serves without compensation. Generally, salaries are determined by the board after reviewing comparable salaries in the area by reference to tax filings and other available information.

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19

All information is available for public inspection at the organization's office.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
LymeLight Foundation
EIN
61-1645660
Phone
6503485509
Address
1229 Burlingame Avenue 205, Burlingame, CA 94010

Signing Officer

Name
Scott Bedford
Title
Chairman
Phone
6503485509
Signed
2025-10-16
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Scott Bedford
Formed
2011
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
0
Volunteers
13

Preparer

Firm
Aprio Advisory Group LLC
Address
150 Post Street Suite 200, San Francisco, CA 94108
Preparer
Stacy Cullen
Phone
4157774488
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, line 11G

Outside services: Program service expenses 175,475. Management and general expenses 17,680. Fundraising expenses 85,802. Total expenses 278,957.

Form 990, Part XII, Line 2C

There has been no change in either the audit oversight process or selection process during the tax year.

Financial Statement Notes

Part X, Line 2:

The Foundation is a nonprofit organization exempt from federal income taxes under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3) and Section 23701 of the California Revenue and Taxation Code. Accordingly, no provision for federal or state income taxes is required. The Foundation applies the guidance on accounting for uncertain tax positions in FASB ASC 740 Income Taxes. The Foundation is no longer subject to income tax examinations for tax years up to and including 2021.

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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The Foundation is a nonprofit organization exempt from federal income taxes under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3) and Section 23701 of the California Revenue and Taxation Code. Accordingly, no provision for federal or state income taxes is required. The Foundation applies the guidance on accounting for uncertain tax positions in FASB ASC 740 Income Taxes. The Foundation is no longer subject to income tax examinations for tax years up to and including 2021.
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IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Grant applications are reviewed, and eligibility is verified by the grants coordinator. Awards are determined by the board. Grant amounts are allocated based on available funds. Those receiving grants are required to sign a pledge to verify use of funds. The board does not award the full $10,000 grant initially as verification receipts and support for anticipated expenditures must be submitted. An exit survey is completed by recipients to assess the results of the grant funding and to verify that funds were expended in an appropriate and timely manner.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Scott and Phyllis Bedford have a family relationship.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Form 990 is reviewed by the board at a regular meeting. The board refers questions to the CPA for response before filing.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2The governing bylaws include a prohibition against self dealing transactions. The board monitors conflicts of interest, if any, as part of its regular meeting process.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3The executive director currently serves without compensation. Generally, salaries are determined by the board after reviewing comparable salaries in the area by reference to tax filings and other available information.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4All information is available for public inspection at the organization's office.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5Outside services: Program service expenses 175,475. Management and general expenses 17,680. Fundraising expenses 85,802. Total expenses 278,957.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6There has been no change in either the audit oversight process or selection process during the tax year.
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