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Salivadirect Inc

EIN 92-1054959 · New Haven, CT

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak20 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Raising each dollar of donations cost 8908 cents.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

TO ESTABLISH, OPERATE OR MAINTAIN LABORATORIES ENGAGED IN BIOSCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND OTHER ACTIVITIES THAT SUPPORT SURVEILLANCE TESTING THAT ADDRESS KEY GLOBAL PUBLIC ISSUES, TO PROMOTE, SUPPORT AND FURTHER EQUITABLE SURVEILLANCE AND SALIVA-BASED TESTING WITHIN NATIONS AND GLOBALLY, TO DEVELOP AND SUPPORT RELATED SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND ASSAYS.

Income
$103,863
Spending
$1.0 million
Spent on programs
74%
Reserves
2.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 99%
Employees
9
Highest pay
$172,759, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 20 out of 100. Higher than 6% of charities in its peer group (science, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 41% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 902% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 95% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    74% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8908 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 82% of charities in its peer group (science, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)
  1. $771,177 spent. Initiation of Saliva Direct Inc Lab Network Sustainability Plan through Federal Drug Administration FDA engagement in preparing the De Novo authorization of the SARS-CoV-2 assay, expanding assay development to include SARs-CoV-2, influenza A/B and RSV in a multiplex PCR assay, and launching mobile testing accross New Haven by partnering with 22 community organizations. The mobile testing was deployed to 123 events across Connecticut, providing 1,428 free SARS-CoV-2 tests excedding the goal of 400 tests with high engagement from uninsured and underserved communities. The key findings indicated that 74 of participants found it easy to access the van and 75 were comfortable with using the services demonstrating the effectiveness of mobile testing in overcoming barriers such as transportation, access to healthcare and showing of strong interest in expanding mobile health services to include health screenings.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since March 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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