Nonprofit · EIN 92-2282823
DESIGN FOR LIFE
Tax-exempt · ANN ARBOR, MI 48104
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $312,900 | $663,158 | -$350,258 | $81,613 | $14,553 | $67,060 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $804,703 | $387,385 | $417,318 | $417,318 | $0 | $417,318 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $300,300
- Program service revenue
- $12,600
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $247,166
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $261,562
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $186
- Accounting fees
- $14,720
- Travel
- $832
- Program services (functional)
- $502,008
- Management and general (functional)
- $75,012
- Fundraising (functional)
- $86,138
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $417,318
- Total assets, end of year
- $81,613
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $14,553
- Net assets, end of year
- $67,060
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $67,060
- Gross receipts
- $312,900
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 10
- Year formed
- 2023
- State of legal domicile
- MI
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARLOS VALDERRAMA | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $238,800 | $7,166 |
| DONALD HICKS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NEJAT KARABAKAL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL POTTER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARLOS VALDERRAMA | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $209,003 | $5,078 |
| DONALD HICKS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NEJAT KARABAKAL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL POTTER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 309 S MAIN ST, ANN ARBOR, MI 48104-2107
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- KEVIN MOONEY, 309 S MAIN ST, NN ARBOR, MI 48104
- Signed the 990
- KEVIN MOONEY, MANAGING DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (877) 829-5500
- Website
- designforlife.org
- Return prepared by
- EASY OFFICE DBA JITASA
Mission
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).
Program accomplishments
- 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.Expenses $438,733
- 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 LMICExpenses $47,150
- 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.Expenses $16,125 · revenue $12,600
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 92-2282823
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2024
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- International, foreign affairs and national security (Q02)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $81,613
- Income (IRS master file)
- $312,900
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $312,900 | $663,158 | $81,613 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $804,703 | $387,385 | $417,318 | XML |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 92-2282823).
Questions about DESIGN FOR LIFE
- What is the EIN of DESIGN FOR LIFE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of DESIGN FOR LIFE is 92-2282823.
- Is DESIGN FOR LIFE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2024.
- Are donations to DESIGN FOR LIFE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does DESIGN FOR LIFE file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of DESIGN FOR LIFE due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did DESIGN FOR LIFE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of DESIGN FOR LIFE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names KEVIN MOONEY.
- Who are the officers and directors of DESIGN FOR LIFE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 4 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $238,800 (CARLOS VALDERRAMA, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does DESIGN FOR LIFE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $312,900, expenses of $663,158 and total assets of $81,613 at year end.
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