Northern Marianas Humanities Council
- Assets
- $1.6m
- Revenue
- $756.6k
- Investments
- $201.1k
- Employees
- 8
- Location
- Saipan, MP
- Founding
- 02/1994
- Data as of
- 10/2023
- EIN
- 66-0487631
Organization Overview
Northern Marianas Humanities Council, operating under the name Formerly NMI council for the Humanities, is located in Saipan, MP. The organization was established in 1994. According to its NTEE Classification (A70) the organization is classified as: Humanities, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 10/2023, Formerly NMI council for the Humanities employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Formerly NMI council for the Humanities is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 10/2023, Formerly NMI council for the Humanities generated $756.6k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 4 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $781.3k during the year ending 10/2023. While expenses have increased by 4.5% per year over the past 4 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO FOSTER AWARENESS, UNDERSTANDING AND APPRECIATION OF THE HUMANITIES THROUGH SUPPORT OF EDUCATION PROGRAMS THAT RELATE THE HUMANITIES TO THE INDIGENEOUS CULTURES AND TO THE INTELLECTUAL NEED AND INTEREST OF THE PEOPLE OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF THE NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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MARIANAS HISTORY CONFERENCE- THE 6TH MARIANAS HISTORY CONFERENCE WAS HELD IN THE ISLAND OF SAIPAN FOR THE FIRST TIME IN PERSON AND ONLINE FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 4 YEARS DUE TO COVID-19. THE INFORMATION WAS PRESENTED IN A HYBRID FORMAT WHERE PRESENTERS PRESENTED REMOTELY AND IN PERSON AND VIEWERS AND PARTICIPANTS WERE ABLE TO VIEW PRESENTATIONS VIA LIVE STREAM PROVIDED BY THE NORTHERN MARIANAS COLLEGE IT TEAM. OF THE 328 PARTICIPANTS, 28 ATTENDED VIRTUALLY. EACH SESSION WAS UPLOADED AND VIEWABLE VIA THE WHOVA APPLICATION. THE 2023 MHC LOGGED THE HIGHEST NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS AND PRESENTERS. POSITIVE FEEDBACK WAS GIVEN THROUGHOUT THE 3 DAY CONFERENCE WHICH ENDED WITH 3 EXPERIENTIAL SESSIONS WITH CULTURAL DEMONSTRATIONS, HISTORICAL TOURS, AND AN AMOT TRADITIONAL MEDICINAL WALK. 93 PERCENT OF PARTICIPANTS USED THE WHOVA APP TO SHARE INFORMATION, MEET UP, VIEW PRESENTATIONS AND SCHEDULES, AND SHARE PICTURES FROM THE CONFERENCE.
MARIANAS HISTORY CONFERENCE- THE 6TH MARIANAS HISTORY CONFERENCE WAS HELD IN THE ISLAND OF SAIPAN FOR THE FIRST TIME IN PERSON AND ONLINE FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 4 YEARS DUE TO COVID-19. THE INFORMATION WAS PRESENTED IN A HYBRID FORMAT WHERE PRESENTERS PRESENTED REMOTELY AND IN PERSON AND VIEWERS AND PARTICIPANTS WERE ABLE TO VIEW PRESENTATIONS VIA LIVE STREAM PROVIDED BY THE NORTHERN MARIANAS COLLEGE IT TEAM. OF THE 328 PARTICIPANTS, 28 ATTENDED VIRTUALLY. EACH SESSION WAS UPLOADED AND VIEWABLE VIA THE WHOVA APPLICATION. THE 2023 MHC LOGGED THE HIGHEST NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS AND PRESENTERS. POSITIVE FEEDBACK WAS GIVEN THROUGHOUT THE 3 DAY CONFERENCE WHICH ENDED WITH 3 EXPERIENTIAL SESSIONS WITH CULTURAL DEMONSTRATIONS, HISTORICAL TOURS, AND AN AMOT TRADITIONAL MEDICINAL WALK. 93 PERCENT OF PARTICIPANTS USED THE WHOVA APP TO SHARE INFORMATION, MEET UP, VIEW PRESENTATIONS AND SCHEDULES, AND SHARE PICTURES FROM THE CONFERENCE.
YOUR HUMANITIES HALF HOUR IS WEEKLY THIRTY-MINUTE TALK SHOW THAT AIRS ON THE RADIO REACHING LISTENERS THROUGHOUT THE CNMI. THE SHOW IS RECORDED AND UPLOADED TO THE COUNCILS YOUTUBE CHANNEL ALLOWING A WIDER REACH OF SUBSCRIBERS AND INDIVIDUALS ACCROSS THE WORLD. THIS REPORTING YEAR, YHHH AIRED 52 EPISODES FEATURING BOOK AUTHORS, COMMUNITY LEADERS, CULTURAL PRACTITIONERS, HUMANITIES SCHOLARS, AND GOVERNORS HUMANITIES AWARD AWARDEES. HUMANITIES TOPICS FEATURED INCLUDE CHAMORRO HERITAGE STUDIES, MICRONESIAN MARITIME HERITAGE STORYTELLING, THE PSYCHOLOGY OF FITNESS AND HEALTH, WOMENS ENTREPRENEUR PROJECT TO NAME A FEW. VIEWS ON YOUTUBE RANGE FROM 480 TO 6,100.
YOUR HUMANITIES HALF HOUR IS WEEKLY THIRTY-MINUTE TALK SHOW THAT AIRS ON THE RADIO REACHING LISTENERS THROUGHOUT THE CNMI. THE SHOW IS RECORDED AND UPLOADED TO THE COUNCILS YOUTUBE CHANNEL ALLOWING A WIDER REACH OF SUBSCRIBERS AND INDIVIDUALS ACCROSS THE WORLD. THIS REPORTING YEAR, YHHH AIRED 52 EPISODES FEATURING BOOK AUTHORS, COMMUNITY LEADERS, CULTURAL PRACTITIONERS, HUMANITIES SCHOLARS, AND GOVERNORS HUMANITIES AWARD AWARDEES. HUMANITIES TOPICS FEATURED INCLUDE CHAMORRO HERITAGE STUDIES, MICRONESIAN MARITIME HERITAGE STORYTELLING, THE PSYCHOLOGY OF FITNESS AND HEALTH, WOMENS ENTREPRENEUR PROJECT TO NAME A FEW. VIEWS ON YOUTUBE RANGE FROM 480 TO 6,100.
THE SATAWAL PWO CEREMONY DOCUMENTARY PROJECT DOCUMENTS THE TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES CARRIED OUT BY BOTH WOMEN AND MEN TO PREPARE INDIVIDUALS FOR MASTERY IN THE AREAS OF CELESTIAL NAVIGATION, SAILING, CANOE CONSTRUCTION, CANOE HOUSE CONSTRUCTION, TRADITIONAL HEALING, PREDICTING THE WEATHER, AND INTERPRETING OCEAN CURRENTS, WAVE PATTERNS, AND THE BEHAVIORS OF BIRDS AND SEA LIFE. THE PWO CEREMONIAL STRUCTURE AND PROTOCOLS, AS WELL AS THE KNOWLEDGE AND WISDOM CONFERRED BY VARIOUS CULTURAL EXPERTS TO PWO INITIATES WERE A KEY ELEMENT TO THE FILM.
THE SATAWAL PWO CEREMONY DOCUMENTARY PROJECT DOCUMENTS THE TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES CARRIED OUT BY BOTH WOMEN AND MEN TO PREPARE INDIVIDUALS FOR MASTERY IN THE AREAS OF CELESTIAL NAVIGATION, SAILING, CANOE CONSTRUCTION, CANOE HOUSE CONSTRUCTION, TRADITIONAL HEALING, PREDICTING THE WEATHER, AND INTERPRETING OCEAN CURRENTS, WAVE PATTERNS, AND THE BEHAVIORS OF BIRDS AND SEA LIFE. THE PWO CEREMONIAL STRUCTURE AND PROTOCOLS, AS WELL AS THE KNOWLEDGE AND WISDOM CONFERRED BY VARIOUS CULTURAL EXPERTS TO PWO INITIATES WERE A KEY ELEMENT TO THE FILM.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Leo G Pangelinan Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $71,462 |
Naomi R Tudela Program Manager | Officer | 40 | $40,537 |
Honora Tenorio Officer/administrative | Officer | 40 | $39,042 |
Leeani Villagomez Saralu Program Coordinator | Officer | 40 | $27,039 |
Roberto E Santos Record Of Archive Manager | Officer | 25 | $25,638 |
Melissa Marie Santos Record Specialist | Officer | 20 | $14,181 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $558,240 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $193,613 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $144,574 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $751,853 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $4,784 |
| 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 | $756,637 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $232,735 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $14,816 |
| Payroll taxes | $20,205 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $7,100 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $61,689 |
| Advertising and promotion | $10,021 |
| Office expenses | $51,423 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $35,605 |
| Travel | $80,424 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $30,629 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $3,959 |
| Insurance | $8,451 |
| All other expenses | $23,072 |
| Total functional expenses | $781,262 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $215,313 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,059,884 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $567 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $3,560 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $51,309 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $201,116 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $85,958 |
| Total assets | $1,617,707 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $10,851 |
| Grants payable | $26,454 |
| Deferred revenue | $701,461 |
| 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 | $65,529 |
| Total liabilities | $804,295 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $813,412 |
| 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 | $1,617,707 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Northern Marianas Humanities Council has awarded $143,409 in support to 8 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
EVA AGUON CRUZ OF SANCTUARY OF GUAM INC | | | $19,142 |
NORTHERN MARIANAS JUDICIARY HISTORICAL SOCIETY | | | $5,000 |
INETNUN KUTTURAN NATIBUN MARIANAS | | | $19,443 |
PACIFIC HISTORIC PARKS | | | $20,000 |
500 SAILS | | | $20,000 |
COMMONWEALTH CANCER ASSOCIATION | | | $20,000 |
Peer Organizations
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