NGO Funding Request


The recipient entity's full legal name:  MIGHTY MOMS

The recipient entity's physical address:
           6984 HUNTERS WAY
DENHAM SPRINGS, LA 70726


The recipient entity's mailing address (if different):
           6984 HUNTERS WAY
DENHAM SPRINGS, LA 70726


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

If the entity is a corporation, list the names of the incorporators:
          Dawn Birdsong, Beth Clark

The last four digits of the entity's taxpayer ID number:  1956

What is the dollar amount of the request?  $15,000

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:
           Dawn Birdsong, Executive Director
6984 Hunters Way, Denham Springs, LA 70726

Patrick Bedwell, Board Chair
58515 Village Dr. Plaquemine, LA 70764

Jan Benton, Board Vice Chair
31845 Meyers Rd, Denham Springs, LA 70726

Jeanette Clark, Secretary
10811 Arnold Rd, Denham Springs, LA 70726

Mindy Smith, Treasurer
7340 Effie Drive, Denham Springs, LA 70706

Travis Cronan
26190 Vincent Dr, Denham Springs, LA 70726

Amber Morian
12731 Pecos Ave, Greenwell Springs, LA 70829

Sommer Purvis
27831 Horseshoe Rd, Independence, LA 70443


Provide a summary of the project or program:
           Mighty Moms provides critical food assistance programs serving children and families in Livingston Parish. Through its core program, Full Tummy, the organization provides weekend meals to over 1,100 students each week, ensuring they return to school nourished and ready to learn. Additional programs, including Feeding Young Minds, Pantry, and Go Fresh, expand access to nutritious and fresh food options. This funding will support the continuation and expansion of these programs to combat food insecurity and support student success.

What is the budget relative to the project for which funding is requested?:
          Salaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . $15,000
          Professional Services. . . $0
          Contracts . . . . . . . . . . . $10,000
          Acquisitions . . . . . . . . . $0
          Major Repairs . . . . . . . $0
          Operating Services. . . . $25,000
          Other Charges. . . . . . . $10,000

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?
          Not Applicable

What is the entity's public purpose, sought to be achieved through the use of state monies?
          Mighty Moms exists to address childhood hunger in Livingston Parish by ensuring students have consistent access to nutritious food. By meeting this basic need, the organization supports improved academic performance, physical health, and long-term success, aligning with its mission to help children graduate with a full mind and a full tummy.

What are the goals and objectives for achieving such purpose?
          Mighty Moms aims to maintain and expand its reach to children experiencing food insecurity, sustain weekly food distribution to over 1,100 students, and increase access to fresh and nutritious food. The organization also seeks to strengthen partnerships with schools and the community to identify and serve additional families in need.

What is the proposed length of time estimated by the entity to accomplish the purpose?
           This is an ongoing program with immediate and long-term impact. The requested funding will support a 12-month operational period, with continued need beyond that timeframe.

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:
                 No elected or appointed official or immediate family member is involved in the governance or employment of the organization.
    
     (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:
                 N/A

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

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

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: 
               The organization does not maintain contracts with elected or appointed state officials or their immediate family members.

(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:
               N/A

          Provide the name, address, and office of the official to whom the person is related:
                N/A

          What is the nature of the relationship?  N/A

(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:
                 N/A

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


Contact Information
name:  Dawn Birdsong 
                                       address:  6984 HUNTERS WAY DENHAM SPRINGS, LA 70726
                                       phone:  (225)252-4905
                                       fax:  N/A
                                       e-mail:  dawn@mightymomsgo.org
                                       relationship to entity:  Executive Director