NGO Funding Request


The recipient entity's full legal name:  McGill Music Group LLC

The recipient entity's physical address:
           *** Confidential Address ***

The recipient entity's mailing address (if different):
           P. O. Box 341
Meraux, LA 70075


Type of Entity (for instance, a nonprofit corporation):  Limited Liability Company

If the entity is a corporation, list the names of the incorporators:
          

The last four digits of the entity's taxpayer ID number:  3950

What is the dollar amount of the request?  $30,000

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:
           Joanna Hale-McGill
3001 DeBouchel Blvd
Meraux, LA 70075

Jarmell McGill
3001 DeBouchel Blvd
Meraux, LA 70075


Rochelle Richardson-Johnson
120 W. Lexington Ave
Griffin, GA 30223

Georgia Hale
2709 Victoria Dr
Picayune, MS 39466


Provide a summary of the project or program:
           The options for Gospel music in and around the community are few outside of the church on Sunday mornings. McGill Music Group provides an adult gospel experience that people of faith can have a good time outside of the church while maintaining their faith. This extraordinary concert series will promote cultural, spiritual and educational knowledge through the series. This is not your average night out; it is an exhilarating experience designed to ignite your spirit, uplift your soul, and create memories that will last a lifetime. The funding will be used to stimulate the economy, support local artist, local venues and businesses throughout the community to provide giveaways for those in attendance.

What is the budget relative to the project for which funding is requested?:
          Salaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . $0
          Professional Services. . . $10,000
          Contracts . . . . . . . . . . . $9,000
          Acquisitions . . . . . . . . . $0
          Major Repairs . . . . . . . $0
          Operating Services. . . . $0
          Other Charges. . . . . . . $11,000

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?
          To help assist local artist and businesses through marketing. To increase the economic development for local businesses and artist by hosting events and drawing people from other areas. To also promote the artist, promote cultural music and attract other vendors to share and promote their business as well.

What are the goals and objectives for achieving such purpose?
          The goal and objective is to assist and help advance local artist and businesses by using our network. These events will help stimulate the economy by encouraging economic development, fostering new relationships and bringing people together to build the network.

What is the proposed length of time estimated by the entity to accomplish the purpose?
           This series will take place twice a year

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:
                 N/A
    
     (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:
                 0

     (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: 
               N/A

(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:
               Live music, vendor services, entertainment, equipment rentals, marketing/advertising, giveaways


Contact Information
name:  Joanna McGill 
                                       address:  3001 DeBouchel Blvd
Meraux, LA 70075

                                       phone:  504-621-9596
                                       fax: 
                                       e-mail:  McGillMusicGroup@gmail.com
                                       relationship to entity:  President