Tano Tasi Yan Todu
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Tno, Tsi, yan Todu works to restore and preserve the land and sea for the people of the Mariana Islands.
- Income
- $89,516
- Spending
- $443,421
- Spent on programs
- 80%
- Reserves
- 9.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 83%
- Employees
- 8
- Volunteers
- 146
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Weak: 46 out of 100. Higher than 12% of charities in its peer group (environment, under $250k).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 9.5 months of spending.
Debt
10 of 20It owes 39% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 395% of income.
Income trend
0 of 15Income fell 91% on the year before.
Spending floor
8 of 1580% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 45 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Fair: 69 out of 100. Higher than 53% of charities in its peer group (environment, under $250k).
Independent board
25 of 258 of 8 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
0 of 10Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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)
- $354,423 spent. For the year ended December 31, 2024 the organization operated the following programs:Marianas Island Conservation Conference MICC shares the most current knowledge and experiences in conservation and management, ecological research, and indigenous studies taking place across the CNMI and Guhan. Conference events include: Field trips that highlight our diverse ecosystems, and cultural and research sites A student research poster session Awards for student presentations and conservation efforts by groups and individuals Career and Graduate School Fairs that connect aspiring conservationists andresearchers with federal and local government agencies and graduate school mentors Recognition of individuals and organizations for their conservation work.NFWF Taguan - Advance restoration of limestone forests and support local government efforts to achieve long-term conservation management targets for Taguan, Anao, and Pagat, Guam. Project will conduct habitat and species surveys, identify project boundaries, research land-use history, remove invasive vegetation, propagate and outplant native plants, and engage the community in educational and volunteer events to enhance limestone forest habitat.NFWF Anao - Project description:Complete Threatened & Endangered (T&E) Species surveys for the 528-acre entirety of the area of Anao, Guam, for the benefit oflimestone forest conditions. Project will establish a preliminary boundary of the project site, develop a survey protocol for datacollection and analysis, conduct fieldwork, and prepare a summary of findings.NAMEPA - Program Description: Train and educate teachers about marine environmental protection and awareness, including MARPOL compliance and workforce development focused on marine science and the maritime industry. Teachers, in turn, will educate their students on these topics.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since April 2022.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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