The recipient entity's physical address:
           3228 6th Street
Metairie, LA 70002

The recipient entity's mailing address (if different):
           P.O. Box 792497
New Orleans, LA 70179-2497

Type of Entity (for instance, a nonprofit corporation):  Non-Profit Corporation

If the entity is a corporation, list the names of the incorporators:
          Most Reverand Philip M. Hannan, D.D.

The last four digits of the entity's taxpayer ID number:  0100

What is the dollar amount of the request?  $300,000

What type of request is this?  General Appropriation

Is this entity in good standing with the Secretary of State?  Yes

Provide the name of each member of the recipient entity's governing board and officers:
           Ron Yager - President/Chair
3228 6th Street
Metairie, LA 70002

Clarence Copeland - Vice Chair
7733 Perkins Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70810

James Dotson - Vice Pres/General Manager
3228 6th Street
Metairie, LA 70002

Mark Coudrain - Secretary/Treasurer
109 Primrose Dr
Covington, LA 70433

William Arceneaux - Board Member
7733 Perkins Rd
Baton Rouge, LA 70810

Jane Nalty - Board Member
207 Vincent Ave
Metairie, LA 70005

Sharon Rodi - Board Member
4421 Ferran Dr
Metairie, LA 70002

Betty Lauricella - Board Member
7300 Jefferson Hwy
Harahan, LA 70123

Mary Jane Becker - Board Member
200 Fountain St
Mandeville, LA 70448

Greg Buisson - Board Member
1044 Sena Dr
Metairie, LA 70005

Norman Robinson - Board Member
324 Delaronde Street
New Orleans, LA 70114

Sandra Karcher - Board Member
303 Cedar Dr
Metairie, LA 70005

Dean Powery - Board Member
3300 W. Esplanade Ave
Metairie, LA 70002

Steve Schulkens - Board Member
4069 Tabony St
Metairie, LA 70006

Provide a summary of the project or program:
           Educational Broadcasting Foundation, Inc. (WLAE-TV) seeks state funding in the 2026 budget for operational costs for the television station. These expenses include salaries, equipment maintenance, interconnection, utilities, TV tower, insurance and professional services. These funds help support our 24/7 station operations providing high quality education, emergency and digital programming to the Greater New Orleans community across our broadcasting and multi-media platforms.

What is the budget relative to the project for which funding is requested?:
          Salaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . $81,400
          Professional Services. . . $102,500
          Contracts . . . . . . . . . . . $0
          Acquisitions . . . . . . . . . $0
          Major Repairs . . . . . . . $0
          Operating Services. . . . $116,100
          Other Charges. . . . . . . $0

Does your organization have any outstanding audit issues or findings?  No

If 'Yes' is your organization working with the appropriate governmental agencies to resolve those issues or findings?
          

What is the entity's public purpose, sought to be achieved through the use of state monies?
          Since 1984, WLAE has been a public television station serving the population of Southeast Louisiana with high-quality and award-winning digital media content that educates, informs and inspires audiences of all ages. The station regularly produces and broadcasts programs in the public interest such as: NOLA Crime Crisis, addressing the number one issue on the minds of citizens; Affordable Housing Matters assisting low-income residents with resources for renting or buying a place to call home; Coping Today helps viewers with the rising mental health crisis prevalent in our society and Let's Talk with Keith Spera, interviewing the news makers from the entertainment, business and civic world. In 2026, the station will launch the documentary film, Fr. Harry - A Man for Others highlighting the accomplishments of Jesuit priest Fr. Harry Tompson who is responsible for creating The Good Shepherd School, Cafe' Reconcile, Boys Hope and Girls Hope and other institutions specifically for the underserved communities in Greater New Orleans; Finale -Carols Prieto and the Louisiana Philharminic Orchestra, tells the story of the Hispanic conductor and his rise to the helm of the symphony after the devestation from Hurricane Katrina; and Pass The Skillet, features the James Beard Award-Winning chef, Frank Brightsen, and the rise of the "Blackened Redfish" cooking craze.

In addition, WLAE is an affiliate of Louisiana Public Broadcasting airing LPB programs in the New Orleans market such as Louisiana The State We're In, Louisiana Spotlight and press conferences from the Governor's office during emergency situations.

What are the goals and objectives for achieving such purpose?
          The objective of WLAE is to provide television programming content for instructional, educational and cultural purposes as a public TV entity licensed by the Federal Communications Commission. The station provides these services free over the airwaves via broadcast television on ATSC 1.0 & ATSC 3.0 transmission formats including channels 32.1, 32.2 & 32.3 and is available on cable, satellite, digital platforms and on social media.
The goal is supporting public television broadcasts for the citizens of Louisiana. The station measures performance through viewer comments, emails, telephone and social media posts and analytics along withunderwriting support from individuals and business organizations within the community.

What is the proposed length of time estimated by the entity to accomplish the purpose?
           Fiscal Year 8-1-2026 - 7-31-2027

If any elected or appointed state official or an immediate family member of such an official is an officer, director, trustee, or employee of the recipient entity who receives compensation or holds any ownership interest therein:
     (a) If an elected or appointed state official, the name and address of the official and the office held by such person:
                 NA
    
     (b) If an immediate family member of an elected or appointed state official, the name and address of such person; the name, address, and office of the official to whom the person is related; and the nature of the relationship:
                 NA

     (c) The percentage of the official's or immediate family member's ownership interest in the recipient entity, if any:
                 NA

     (d) The position, if any, held by the official or immediate family member in the recipient entity:
                  NA

If the recipient entity has a contract with any elected or appointed state official or an immediate family member of such an official or with the state or any political subdivision of the state:
(a) If the contract is with an elected or appointed state official, provide the name and address of the official and the office held by such person: 
               NA

(b) If the contract is with an immediate family member of an elected or appointed state official:
          Provide the name and address of such person:
               NA

          Provide the name, address, and office of the official to whom the person is related:
                NA

          What is the nature of the relationship?  NA

(c) If the contract is with the state or a political subdivision of the state, provide the name and address of the state entity or political subdivision of the state:
                 NA

(d) The nature of the contract, including a description of the goods or services provided or to be provided pursuant to the contract:
               NA


Contact Information
name:  Ron Yager 
                                       address:  3228 6th Street
Metairie, LA 70002
                                       phone:  5048303729
                                       fax:  504-840-9838
                                       e-mail:  ron@wlae.com
                                       relationship to entity:  President