Northern Marianas Humanities Council
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.
Northern Marianas Humanities Council at a glance
- Total assets
- $1,675,186
- +54.8% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $697,649
- -30.1% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $8,921
- +53.1% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $695,157
- -29.7% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated November 2026.
Who Northern Marianas Humanities Council funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 8 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 8 grants totaling $143K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pacific Historic Parks Saipan, MP | — | $20,000 |
| 500 Sails Saipan, MP | — | $20,000 |
| Commonwealth Cancer Association Saipan, MP | — | $20,000 |
| NMI Museum Saipan, MP | — | $19,990 |
| Chamorro-Carolinian Language Policy Commission Saipan, MP | — | $19,834 |
| Inetnun Kutturan Natibun Marianas Saipan, MP | — | $19,443 |
| Eva Aguon Cruz of Sanctuary of Guam Inc Chalan Pago, GU | — | $19,142 |
| Northern Marianas Judiciary historical Society Saipan, MP | — | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,675,186 | $697,649 | $695,157 | — | — | $8,921 |
| 2024 | $1,082,007 | $997,969 | $988,793 | — | — | $5,827 |
| 2023 | $1,617,707 | $756,637 | $781,262 | — | — | $4,784 |
| 2022 | $1,517,974 | $927,801 | $710,981 | — | — | $2,500 |
| 2021 | $1,643,052 | $1,168,474 | $941,143 | $143,409 | 8 | $44,310 |
About Northern Marianas Humanities Council
Based on IRS filings
Northern Marianas Humanities Council is a public charity, based in Saipan, MP. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.7M in total assets. Net investment income was $9K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Northern Marianas Humanities Council is led by Leo G Pangelinan, Executive Director on every filing since 2021; 10 of 23 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Leo G Pangelinan
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$55K (2021) → $76K (2025)
Gretchen A Smith
Chair
Sevretary & Treasurer → Vice Chair, 2023
Vice Chair → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew D Roberto
Program Manager
Program Coordinator → Program Manager, 2025
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$20K (2021) → $7K (2025)
Honora Tenorio
Officer & Administrative
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$38K (2021) → $48K (2025)
Roberto E Santos
Record of Archive Manager
Record Specialist → Record of Archive Manager, 2023
On filings since 2021
25 hrs/week
$2K (2021) → $11K (2025)
Melissa Marie Santos
Record Specialist
On filings since 2022
20 hrs/week
$1K (2022) → $7K (2025)
Naomi R Tudela
Program Manager
Program Coordinator → Program Manager, 2023
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$5K (2022) → $20K (2025)
Leeani Villagomez Saralu
Program Coordinator
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$27K (2023) → $18K (2025)
John A Diaz
Communication of Development
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$11K (2025)
Luis Cepeda
Digital Archives Specialist
New on the 2025 filing
20 hrs/week
$275 (2025)
Michail JA Villagomez
Record Specialists
New on the 2025 filing
20 hrs/week
$2K (2025)
Bobby J A Cruz
Board Member
Board Member → Chairman, 2023
Chairman → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lawrence F Camacho
Board Member
Vice Chair → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leonard Leon
Board Member
Board Member → Secretary & Treasurer, 2023
Secretary & Treasurer → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael White
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lynette Villagomez
Secretary & Treasurer
Board Member → Secretary & Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Samuel McPhetres
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kimberly Mendiola
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marjorie A Daria
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert C Harrell
Vice Chair
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lucia Lucy Blanco Maratita
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Norma Seman Ada
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Adelpha Magofna
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (16)
- Former: Angela T Villagomez (2022–2023) — Record Specialist
- Former: Mary Margarate Sablan (2022–2023) — Program Manager
- Former: Allen M Perez (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Colin Cruz (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Herman T Guerrero (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Ni Deleon Guerrero (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Sophia Perez (2021–2022) — Program Officer
- Former: Tracy M Guerrero (2021–2022) — Vice Chairman
- Former: Carolyn Peter-Hosono (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Hedwig A Hofschneider (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Jayna S Meyer (2021) — Record Specialist
- Former: Kevin H Bautista (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Lyrard B Tenorio (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Robert T Torres (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Tahani Mafnas (2021) — Record Specialist
- Former: Theresa Arriola (2021) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $76K, to Leo G Pangelinan (Executive Director). 10 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Northern Marianas Humanities Council
How large is Northern Marianas Humanities Council?
Northern Marianas Humanities Council reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $698K.
Where does Northern Marianas Humanities Council operate?
Northern Marianas Humanities Council has awarded grants in Guam, Northern Mariana Islands.
What is Northern Marianas Humanities Council's EIN?
Northern Marianas Humanities Council's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 66-0487631. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 15, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 15, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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