Ride Out Lyme Inc

“Ride Out Lyme, Inc. (the "Organization") hereby informs the IRS that the Organization will be commencing a Grant Recipient Program on October 1, 2019. The Grant Recipient Program will make grants to eligible individuals to assist with the medical costs associated with treatments for Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses. Grant Details: Any individual over the age of twenty-six (26) who (i) has been diagnosed with Lyme disease or another tick-borne illness and (ii)can demonstrate a qualified financial need is eligible to apply for a grant. An applicant must be an active patient of a U.S.-based Lyme-literate M.D. or a qualified alternative practitioner such as a N.D. (Naturopathic Doctor). Grants will be awarded in incremental amounts up to $5,000. The grant recipient will need to reapply if there is a need for an additional grant. The lifetime maximum amount of a grant is $10,000 per individual or $15,000 per family. Grants may only be used to cover expenses relating to the treatment of Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses. Approved uses of the grant include medication, supplements, doctor visits, lab testing, and costs of alternative practitioners such as acupuncturists and chiropractors. Grants may not be used for past medical debt, food, rent, mortgage payment, or other living expenses.”

“Application Procedure: The grants will be given out twice each year. Applications are due on February 1 and August 1 of each year, with grant notifications made on April 1 and October 1, respectively. The first grant deadline will be February 1, 2022. To apply, applicants must complete the "Ride Out For Lyme Grant Application" that will be available on www.rideoutlyme.org. The applicant will be required to provide a letter from his or her physician, which must confirm the applicant's diagnosis and provide a brief patient case history. In addition, to demonstrate a qualified financial need, an applicant is required to provide proof of salary, household income, and a statement of financial need. The statement of financial need should include, but not limited to, information about costs of previous treatments, amount of any existing medical debt, and a narrative of existing financial hardship and any other pertinent information. Organization's Record-Keeping: Once a grant has been awarded, the Organization will require the applicant to provide receipts of all medical expenses paid for by the grant. The Organization will maintain a record of all grant recipients, including their contact information, amount and date of grant distributions, and receipts of medical expenses paid for by the grants. The record for each grant recipient will also include a Patient Progress Report, which will provide a brief summary of each recipient's treatment plan and progress (as reported by the patient regarding the changes in his or her symptoms and ability to resume work and/or school).”

“Description:INSURANCE Amount:2017”

“Description:OFFICE EXPENSE Amount:11159”

“Description:ANNUAL REPORTS Amount:250”