The recipient entity's physical address:
           945 Magazine Street
New Orleans, La 70130-3813

The recipient entity's mailing address (if different):
           945 Magazine Street
New Orleans, La 70130-3813

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

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

The last four digits of the entity's taxpayer ID number:  0790

What is the dollar amount of the request?  $18,800,000

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:
           1. Ted Weggeland – Board Chair
2. Suzanne Mestayer – Vice Chairwoman
3. John Georges – Vice Chair
4. Sonia Pérez – Vice Chair
5. John Hairston – Secretary
6. Jimmy Maurin – Treasurer
7. John Koerner – Immediate Past Chair
8. Stephen Watson – President & CEO

9. Ryan Adkerson
10. Cliff Asness
11. Justin Augustine
12. Larry Bathgate
13. Brandon Berger
14. Boysie Bollinger
15. Jessica Brandt
16. Mike Bylen
17. Louis Caldera
18. Kevin Clifford
19. Jim Courter
20. Arnold Donald
21. Peter Foss
22. Jim Gianopulos
23. Bill Goldring
24. Chip Goodyear
25. Tom Gruber
26. Fleur Harlan
27. Tyler Herbert
28. Hunter Hill
29. Paul Hilliard
30. LTG Charles Hooper
31. Jessie Knight Jr.
32. Greg Kowalski
33. Dennis Lauscha
34. Peter Merlone
35. Dennis Muilenburg
36. David Nierenberg
37. Pete November
38. Jane Olson
39. Will Osborne
40. Stephen Oswald
41. Bobby Patrick
42. Lisa Pearl
43. Robert Priddy
44. Jimmy Reiss
45. Todd Ricketts
46. Deanna Rodriguez
47. Caren Rubin
48. Phil Satre
49. Glenn Solomon
50. Laura Stephens
51. Gray Stream
52. Sharon Taylor
53. Massey Villarreal
54. Sandy Villere
55. Gov. Christie Whitman

Provide a summary of the project or program:
           To retain and enhance the Museum’s reputation for excellence we must explore ever more creative ways to attract and inspire segments of the population to participate in Museum functions and programs and drive visitation. Importantly as the exhibits age we must continue to maintain the visitor experience in the same manner as when an exhibit opened and we must constantly search for new and better ways including advances in technology to attract the next generation of visitors to the Museum .The "Proposed new funding" request will support substantial upgrades to the visitor experience including a major refresh of our acclaimed multisensory presentation Beyond all Boundaries, renovation of the third floor of 1040 Magazine Street building to create an innovative immersive management and student leadership training experience for local students, university students and major corporations, a major refresh of the D-day Gallery now 23 years old, and a refresh of the USS Tang submarine experience. While the Museum’s major expansion is nearing completion, the tremendous success of the Museum is driving the critical need to upgrade our back of house support resulting from increased visitation, more successful event rentals and our expanded programing related to distance learning, research, content development and digitization. We must also continue to foster a work environment that attracts the best and brightest in the Museum fields. Capital Outlay funding will support emergency power improvements for the Louisiana Pavilion in order to protect precious artifacts during energy failures, construction of life safety improvements and other critical infrastructure projects listed in the submission. The continued success of the Museum is contingent on building facilities and expanding programs that will attract and inspire visitors from across the country, ensuring The National WWII Museum will retain its ranking as one of the top museums in the world, and the top destination attraction in the State of Louisiana.

What is the budget relative to the project for which funding is requested?:
          Salaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . $0
          Professional Services. . . $0
          Contracts . . . . . . . . . . . $41,733,333
          Acquisitions . . . . . . . . . $0
          Major Repairs . . . . . . . $0
          Operating Services. . . . $0
          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?
          Not Applicable

What is the entity's public purpose, sought to be achieved through the use of state monies?
          Complete the master plan for The World War II Museum creating one of the finest history museums in the world. Upgrade older exhibits and galleries to continue to attract the next generation to the Museum. The Museum will remain operationally self supporting and will attract over one million visitors each year to the City of New Orleans and the State of Louisiana. The Museum has become an economic engine for the City and the State and is a source of pride for its citizens The Museum tells the story of why the war was fought, how it was won and what it means today so that all generations will understand the price of freedom and be inspired by what they learn. Visitors to the Museum will understand that as stated by President Ronald Reagan "freedom is a fragile thing and never more than a generation away from extinction".

What are the goals and objectives for achieving such purpose?
          To retain and enhance the Museum’s reputation for excellence we must explore ever more creative ways to attract and inspire segments of the population to participate in Museum functions and programs and drive visitation. Importantly as the exhibits age we must continue to maintain the visitor experience in the same manner as when an exhibit opened and we must constantly search for new and better ways including advances in technology to attract the next generation of visitors to the Museum . The signature experience of the Museum Beyond all Boundaries is 14 years old and must be upgraded. Upgrades will include remastering archival video, replacing old animation with state of the art animation, scenic improvements and upgrading supporting infrastructure. The D-day Gallery is 23 years old and must be upgraded to continue to attract new and younger audiences through use of technology, new media productions and immersive environments. The USS Tang submarine experience will be upgraded for the same reasons. In addition numerous campus improvements to better curate historic artifacts, provide better visitor experiences and better support our successful programming will be undertaken.

What is the proposed length of time estimated by the entity to accomplish the purpose?
           four 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:
                 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:  Robert Farnsworth 
                                       address:  945 Magazine Street
New Orleans, La 70130
                                       phone:  504 274 1220
                                       fax:  NA
                                       e-mail:  bob.farnsworth@nationalww2museum.org
                                       relationship to entity:  Senior Vice President for Capital Programs