NGO Funding Request


The recipient entity's full legal name:  The Young Men's Christian Association of the Capital Area

The recipient entity's physical address:
           3688 Sugar Plantation Pkwy.
Addis, LA 70710


The recipient entity's mailing address (if different):
           8704 Jefferson Hwy., Ste. B
Baton Rouge, LA 70809


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

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

The last four digits of the entity's taxpayer ID number:  8994

What is the dollar amount of the request?  $600,000

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:
           Amy Province
Board Chair
400 Convention St., Ste. 900
Baton Rouge, LA 70802

Andy Blumberg
Past Chair
2150 Donray Dr.
Baton Rouge, LA 70809

Adonica Duggan
4104 Main St.
Zachary, LA 70791

Jason Dupree
1226 Glenmore
Baton Rouge, LA 70806

Machaela Golden
36495 S. Winding Ridge Dr.
Prairieville, LA 70769

Jason Rogers
4465 Inniswold Rd.
Baton Rouge, LA 70809

Kevin Cunningham
5341 Riverbend Blvd.
Baton Rouge, LA 70820

Quintillis Lawrence
13628 Brookview Dr.
Baton Rouge, LA 70816

Vic Weston
3556 S Lakeshore Dr.
Baton Rouge, LA 70808

Ricky Blanton
5014 S. Laurel Creek Ct.
Baton Rouge, LA 70817

Kristy McKearn
2912 McIlhenny Dr.
Baton Rouge, LA 70809

Paul Doulgas
1739 Great Oak Dr.
Baton Rouge, LA 70810

Rowdy Gaudet
5825 Belle Grove Ave.
Baton Rouge, LA 70820

Lauren Fitch
6432 Goodwood Ave.
Baton Rouge, LA 70806

Jenni Peters
2055 Perkins Rd.
Baton Rouge, LA 70808

Edmund Giering
2244 Cloverdale Ave.
Baton Rouge, LA 70808

Christian Engle
President & CEO
1347 Notting Hill Dr.
Baton Rouge, LA 70810


Provide a summary of the project or program:
           Reaching New Heights: How Airnasium Can Transform Communities in West Baton Rouge. The YMCA has a plan to add a new outside gymnasium at the Dow Westside YMCA in Addis, LA. The project will promote the benefits of physical activity in the open air to address the obesity epidemic. The project will help the YMCA expand and adapt to continue to serve the evolving needs of the children, families, and seniors in the community.

What is the budget relative to the project for which funding is requested?:
          Salaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . $0
          Professional Services. . . $0
          Contracts . . . . . . . . . . . $0
          Acquisitions . . . . . . . . . $0
          Major Repairs . . . . . . . $600,000
          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?
          The obesity epidemic is a global public health challenge, and Louisiana ranks in the top ten states as having the highest obesity rates. There is increasing recognition that community-based approaches have merit in addressing the root causes of obesity through integrated community-level changes. The YMCA works to ensure access to physical activity for all, and this project will enhance infrastructure and programming by building an airnasium that can help transform communities and reach new heights in West Baton Rouge.

What are the goals and objectives for achieving such purpose?
          An airnasium can be a valuable addition to a community for several reasons. It can help to promote physical activity for more community members, enhance social connections, improve the quality of life, provide opportunities for fun and leisure, offer space for events and activities, address community needs with outside equipment, and airnasiums can be part of larger community development initiatives.

What is the proposed length of time estimated by the entity to accomplish the purpose?
           9 months

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:
                 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: 
               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:
               N/A


Contact Information
name:  Christian Engle 
                                       address:  8704 Jefferson Hwy., Ste. B
Baton Rouge, LA 70809

                                       phone:  2252956679
                                       fax: 
                                       e-mail:  showell@ymcabr.org
                                       relationship to entity:  President & CEO