Diagnostics for All Inc

What it reported doing in 2019

Dfa develops low-cost diagnostic devices for low-resource settings. Using innovative technologies created at dfa and with partner universities, dfa develops point-of-care diagnostic solutions specifically designed for the developing world. Instead of forcing healthcare and agriculture systems to change in order to use existing products developed for very different circumstances, dfa's products have utility independent of the current state of infrastructure. By using novel technologies that are inherently low-cost and do not require electricity, dfa is able to design devices that are uniquely suited to perform in difficult, decentralized health care delivery settings, but remain affordable. A few examples of these tests are listed below: molecular diagnostics - dfa is developing a molecular diagnostic test for ebola and other infectious diseases. The core vision of the ebola diagnostic program is to create the world's first molecular assay in a disposable low-cost format that entirely eliminates the need for instrumentation. Dfa believes this can have a deep impact on the ebola crisis, as well as in other areas of infectious disease that are threatening and will threaten populations worldwide.liver function test dfa is developing a liver function test that can be used at a remote health outpost without electricity or other amenities. A finger-prick of blood and dfa's paper test rapidly provides the status of a patient's liver. This test, almost trivial in the developed world, is not available to many in developing countries. If a patient is on antiretroviral or tb drugs, and for many other reasons, the patient's liver should be regularly monitored.rapid immunity assessment dfa is developing a rapid, disposable diagnostic to determine whether a child has been vaccinated against measles and tetanus. To minimize discomfort and parental concern, the test is designed to use an oral fluid sample obtained by brushing the gum line of an infant or toddler. This tool will enable front line healthcare workers to accurately monitor the effectiveness of vaccination campaigns, a significant improvement over the current standard measurement subjective surveys. Armed with this data, health ministries will be able to better target vaccination campaigns in order to minimize costs and maximize coverage, potentially leading to disease elimination.agriculture tests- dfa has recently tested prototypes of devices in east africa that will help dairy farmers predict the fertility of their cows, the quality of their milk, and the presence of harmful contamination in grain. Over 60% of the world's poor rely on livestock as a significant form of income generation and savings, and enabling the farmers to maximize income and access the formal economy has a huge impact on their income, stability, and overall health.

Financial Efficiency

• Mission deployment rate: 0%; rating input score 0
• Program expense ratio: 0%; rating input score 0
• Fundraising efficiency: Limited

Transparency & Controls

• Consistency checks: 100%; rating input score 100; 62nd percentile among comparable filings
• Pay-setting controls: Limited
• Foreign activity oversight: Limited
• Grant itemization coverage: Limited
• Major donor itemization: Limited
• Related-party transparency: Limited

Accountability

• Independent voting board: 66.7%; rating input score 67; 21st percentile among comparable filings
• Governance controls: 3 of 7 controls in place; rating input score 43
  • Conflict-of-interest policy: Pass
  • Whistleblower policy: Fail
  • Document-retention policy: Fail
  • CEO compensation review process: NotApplicable
  • Other executive compensation review process: NotApplicable
  • Form 990 shared with the board: Pass
  • Board meeting minutes documented: Pass
  • Audit committee oversight: Missing
  • Independent financial-statement audit: Fail

Sustainability

• Operating margin: -44.5%; rating input score 29; 29th percentile among comparable filings
• Total-asset coverage ratio: 0.49; rating input score 16; 16th percentile among comparable filings
• Liabilities to assets ratio: 0.68; rating input score 9; 9th percentile among comparable filings
• Officer compensation ratio: 0%; rating input score 61; 61st percentile among comparable filings

Growth

• Program expense growth: -47.1% per year; rating input score 0; 8th percentile among comparable filings
• Revenue growth: -27.1% per year; rating input score 0; 16th percentile among comparable filings
• Asset growth: -25.8% per year; rating input score 0; 6th percentile among comparable filings