NGO Funding Request


The recipient entity's full legal name:  The Strand Theatre of Shreveport Corporation

The recipient entity's physical address:
           619 Louisiana Ave.
Shreveport, LA 71101


The recipient entity's mailing address (if different):
           PO Box 1547
Shreveport, LA 71165


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

If the entity is a corporation, list the names of the incorporators:
          Stephen Roberts
Candy Beaird
Ginger Clarke
Christopher Coe
Andrew Crawford
Jodie Glorioso
Brady Harris
Andrew Larson
Matt McCullin
Keith D. Peterson
Joe Psalmonds
Lamar Pugh
Timothy Quinn
Lisa Salter
Jeff Spikes
Ron Weems


The last four digits of the entity's taxpayer ID number:  0065

What is the dollar amount of the request?  $1,534,000

What type of request is this?  Capital Outlay 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:
           Stephen Roberts, President
6034 East Ridge Drive
Shreveport, LA 71106

Matt McCullin, Treasurer
5675 Bittersweet Dr.
Bossier City, LA 71112

Timothy Quinn, Secretary
836 Ontario Street
Shreveport, LA 71106

Josephine Glorioso, VP Programming
4847 Crescent Drive
Shreveport, LA 71106

Joe Psalmonds, VP Fundraising
3201 Dee Street
Shreveport, LA 71105

Candy Beaird
1350 Forest Creek Dr
Shreveport, LA 71104

Ginger Clarke
747 Thora
Shreveport, LA 71106

Christopher Coe
940 College St
Shreveport, LA 71104

Andrew Crawford
142 Centenary Circle
Shreveport, LA 71104

Brady Harris
6121 Fern Ave. # 83
Shreveport, LA 71105

Andrew Larson
345 Drexel
Shreveport, LA 71106

Keith D. Peterson
1110 Richmond Circle
Shreveport, LA 71106

Lamar Pugh
333 Texas St. Ste. 1200
Shreveport, LA 71101

Lisa Salter
932 Delaware
Shreveport, LA 71106

Jeff Spikes
417 Lake St.
Shreveport, LA 71101

Ronald Weems
3041 Risinger
Shreveport, LA 71119

Jenifer Hill, Executive Director
734 Slattery Blvd.
Shreveport, LA 71104


Provide a summary of the project or program:
           The 1925 Strand Theatre, a National Historic Landmark, was rescued from probable destruction, restored and re-opened in 1984
as a non-profit presenting organization. Listed on the National Historic Register, the Strand is often photographed, filmed for
tourism promotions and toured. Since the re-opening, the Strand has played a crucial role in helping to maintain cultural and
economic vitality in the North Louisiana parishes that she serves. Restoration and repairs would enable the Strand Theatre to
continue providing a quality venue for local and touring artists, and for the local community, culturally and economically. First
requested in 2007, the needs of The Strand have now become critical. The repairs and renovations to the Strand Theatre that are
needed: 1. Complete the third floor restrooms - plumbing was roughed in during the 1978-1984 renovations, but never completed
2. New HVAC for office building portion. 3. Repair orchestra pit hydraulic system 4. Repair and replacement of the Stage Fly
System 5. Overhead plaster repair - requires extensive scaffolding. 6.Replace stage flooring - top covering - due to age and water
damage. 7. Replacement of the weathered doors and upgrade of closers and hardware on interior doors. 8. Upgrade of Fire Evac
System and Controls. 9. Asbestos abatement - backstage stairwell, office stairwell and HVAC house on roof. 10. Building exterior
waterproofing. 11.Upgrade/Install new elevator. 12. Electrical needs - rewire and replace elements on marque and upgrade of
outside safety lighting. Previous years' requests included replacing the HVAC chiller, tinting large plate glass windows, replacing
all fluorescent lighting with LED, replacing loading dock door, replacing hearing impaired system, and adding handrails in the
balconies - this work has been completed out of necessity. Also out of necessity, new repairs are required and have been included.
The request for 22-23 reflects the work done and that money included in the match, therefore, the request total has changed, while
the amount expected from the state remains the same.


What is the budget relative to the project for which funding is requested?:
          Salaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . $497,360
          Professional Services. . . $11,580
          Contracts . . . . . . . . . . . $0
          Acquisitions . . . . . . . . . $0
          Major Repairs . . . . . . . $30,000
          Operating Services. . . . $537,574
          Other Charges. . . . . . . $95,425

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?
          To manage cultural events while preserving the State Theatre of Louisiana – the historic Strand.

What are the goals and objectives for achieving such purpose?
          Restoration and repairs would enable The Strand Theatre to continue to provide a historic, quality venue, the State Theatre of Louisiana, for local and touring artists and for the local community, culturally and economically. The Strand Theatre hires a local staff and union stagehands, and offers a $3.5 million economic impact.

What is the proposed length of time estimated by the entity to accomplish the purpose?
           2 years

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:
                
    
     (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:
                

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

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

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: 
               

(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:
              

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

          What is the nature of the relationship? 

(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:
                

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


Contact Information
name:  Jenifer Hill 
                                       address:  619 Louisiana Ave.
Shreveport, LA 71101

                                       phone:  318-226-1481
                                       fax: 
                                       e-mail:  jenifer@thestrandtheatre.com
                                       relationship to entity:  Executive Director