Design For Life is located in Ann Arbor, MI. According to its NTEE Classification (Q02) the organization is classified as: Management & Technical Assistance, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Design For Life is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
DESIGN FOR LIFE, (THE "CORPORATION"), WILL DEVELOP TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS, UNDERTAKE RESEARCH, AND PROVIDE EDUCATION AND UNBIASED INSIGHTS THAT WILL IMPROVE THE EFFICACY OF NONPROFITS AND GOVERNMENTS TO PROVIDE IMPROVED PLANNING AND DESIGN CAPABILITIES FOR PUBLIC HEALTH, FOOD DISTRIBUTION, AND DISASTER RELIEVE SUPPLIES DISTRIBUTION TO UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS IN LOW- AND MIDDLE-INCOME COUNTRIES (LMIC).
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS - AS PART OF OUR MISSION WE HAVE DEVELOPED A SOFTWARE SOLUTION TO HELP LOW AND MIDDLE-INCOME COUNTRIES DO HEALTH CAMPAIGN PLANNING IN A BETTER WAY, USING DESIGN PRINCIPLES. THIS SOLUTION IS FREELY AVAILABLE FOR THE MINISTRIES OF HEALTH OF SAID COUNTRIES. THE FIRST TWO PILOT IMPLEMENTATIONS ARE TO BE DONE FOR PUBLIC HEALTH CAMPAIGN PLANNING IN RWANDA AND KENYA, SUPPORTING A JOINT POPULATION OF 68M PEOPLE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Carlos Valderrama Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $209,003 |
Donald Hicks President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Nejat Karabakal Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Paul Potter Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
---|---|
Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $804,676 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $804,676 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $804,703 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
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. | $209,914 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $83,966 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $3,890 |
Payroll taxes | $13,260 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $1,872 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $10,540 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $135,646 |
Advertising and promotion | $8,645 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $375 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $387,385 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $416,757 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
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 | $561 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $417,318 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $417,318 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $417,318 |
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