Mariana Islands Nature Alliance

“There's no change in the n umber of voting members of the governing body for the year 2022. Furthermore, all officers and directors remain the same as in i2021.”

“Copies of Form 990 are being distributed to all members of tohe organization's governing body before filing the said tax return. Any changes or revisions are relayed to each member for proper change(s).”

“Financial and programmatic information is mandatory for submission to grantors, and is available to donors and the general public upon written request.”

“Total noncash contribution is $8,220 which is already included onthe total Fundraising Event Contributions (2022 MINA Green Gala) for $64,567.”

“Fundraising direct expenses are reported on Part IX, Line 25, Column (D). Further, Schedule G (Supplemental Information Regarding Fundraising or Gaming Activities) is also attached to Form 990.”

“A sub-awardee from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation funded by NOAA for Typhoon Yutu Marine Debris Removal”

“Department of the Interior Coral Reef Natural Resources (CRNR) Program funded Tasi-Watch Program”

“American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)- a sub-recipient of thoe CNMI Government funded by the Federal Government”

“The organization filed Form 941-SS (Employer's Quarterly Federal Tax Return) in 2022.”

“Column D, Page 10 - Refer to PART VIII, Line 8b, Page 9 for the explanation.”

“The amount of $1,783 is a Security Deposit for utilities and is not 5% of Total Assets.”

“The amount of -$1 is a rounding-off difference.”

“MINA is at present under a Single Audie as a result of a federal award. The independent auditor had a target to finish the said audit by the end part of November or early part of December 2023. It is therefore possible that the 2022 Form 990 may be subject to amendment at a later date. The unaudited Financial Statements which are the basis of filing 2022 Form 990 is in compliance witih the timely submission of tax return based on tohe extension approved by IRS per Form 8868.”