ANN ARBOR, MI
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Sign In — Free (10 views/day)DESIGN FOR LIFE, founded in 2023, is a small nonprofit in the International Affairs sector that reported $313K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 61% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $663K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 112% operating deficit.
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).
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...
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.
RESEARCH AND INSIGHTS BASED ON ANALYSIS OF PUBLIC GLOBAL SYSTEM PERFORMANCE THROUGH TIME. UNBIASED VIEW AT TRENDS & IMPACT TO SPUR FURTHER ACTION. DEVELOP INSIGHTS DATABASE FROM SUPPLY CHAIN DESIGN...
RESEARCH AND INSIGHTS BASED ON ANALYSIS OF PUBLIC GLOBAL SYSTEM PERFORMANCE THROUGH TIME. UNBIASED VIEW AT TRENDS & IMPACT TO SPUR FURTHER ACTION. DEVELOP INSIGHTS DATABASE FROM SUPPLY CHAIN DESIGN ANALYSIS ACROSS LMIC, SERVING AS A REFERENCE FOR IMPROVEMENT AND INNOVATIVE APPROACHES. DEVELOPING A COMPETENCY MODEL AND TOOLING TO SUPPORT SUPPLY CHAIN DESIGN FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING IN LMIC
ADVOCACY AND EDUCATION - RESEARCH AND SOLUTIONS TO BRING SUSTAINABILITY INTO THE DESIGN DISCUSSIONS FOR THESE SYSTEMS. WORKSHOPS TO EDUCATE ON DESIGN THINKING APPROACH TO LOOK AT GLOBAL SYSTEMS THAT...
ADVOCACY AND EDUCATION - RESEARCH AND SOLUTIONS TO BRING SUSTAINABILITY INTO THE DESIGN DISCUSSIONS FOR THESE SYSTEMS. WORKSHOPS TO EDUCATE ON DESIGN THINKING APPROACH TO LOOK AT GLOBAL SYSTEMS THAT SUPPORT LIFE. DEVELOPING A SOLUTION FOR LMIC TO MORE EFFICIENTLY RUN PUBLIC HEALTH CAMPAIGNS.
Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency
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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)
Sign In — Free (10 views/day)| 2024 | 2023 | Change | |
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| Revenue | $312,900 | $804,703 | -0.6% |
| Expenses | $663,158 | $387,385 | +0.7% |
| Net Income | $-350,258 | $417,318 | -1.8% |
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Sign In| Name | Title | Hours/Week | Role | Reportable Comp | Other Comp | Total |
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| CARLOS VALDERRAMA | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 |
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$238,800 | $7,166 | $245,966 |
| DONALD HICKS | PRESIDENT | 1 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| NEJAT KARABAKAL | TREASURER | 1 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL POTTER | SECRETARY | 1 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $312,900 | $663,158 | $81,613 | $-350,258 |
| 2023 | $804,703 | $387,385 | $417,318 | $417,318 |
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