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The Marianas Foundation is a CNMI nonprofit dedicated to improving quality of life across Saipan, Tinian, and Rota by converting community-benefit funds into transparent grants, micro-loans, and programs that strengthen families, support local organizations, and enable long-term economic development.
To improve the quality of life across the CNMI by responsibly converting $MARI community-benefit funds into transparent grants, micro-loans, and programs that strengthen families, support local organizations, and enable long-term economic development.
A CNMI that is a better place to live and visit, where communities have dependable resources to invest in people, small businesses, education, and public-benefit projects regardless of political cycles.
We operate independently of government, with documented board actions, recusal rules, and written policies that put community benefit first.
Governing documents, disbursement criteria, and program summaries are published. Trust is earned through consistent, public action, not promises.
Saipan, Tinian, and Rota are named in our mission. Geographic balance is a standing review criterion, not an afterthought.
Community-benefit funds are held in custody, reviewed against criteria, and reported. Large disbursements require board approval.
The dedicated individuals guiding The Marianas Foundation.
Founding Board Officer
President. David Dlg. Atalig is a Founding Board Officer of The Marianas Foundation and serves as the organization's President. He provides executive leadership to the Board and helps guide the Foundation's strategic direction, ensuring governance remains effective and aligned with the Foundation's mission and long-term objectives.
Founding Board Officer
Vice President. Patrick McCain is a Founding Board Officer of The Marianas Foundation and serves as Vice President. He played a key role in establishing the organization's initial governance and strategic direction. As the Foundation matures, he is expected to serve as a non-voting representative for Zon Global Marianas to support coordination and continuity with affiliated initiatives while preserving the Board's independent oversight.
Founding Board Officer
Secretary. Lawrence M. Hocog is a Founding Board Officer of The Marianas Foundation and serves as the organization's Secretary. He supports the Board's governance responsibilities by maintaining official records, documenting proceedings, and ensuring Board actions are executed in accordance with the Foundation's bylaws and policies.
Founding Board Officer
Treasurer. Cameron A. Atalig is a Founding Board Officer of The Marianas Foundation and serves as the organization's Treasurer. He provides financial oversight and supports responsible stewardship of the Foundation's resources, including budgeting, financial reporting, and adherence to internal controls to promote accountability and transparency.
