NGO Funding Request


The recipient entity's full legal name:  The H2O Experience, Inc.

The recipient entity's physical address:
           3940 Prescott Road
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70805


The recipient entity's mailing address (if different):
           3940 Prescott Road
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70805


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

If the entity is a corporation, list the names of the incorporators:
          Dr. Debra Spruel Charles
Dr. Johnny B. Young, Jr.
Dr. Homer N. Charles
Pastor Lloyd Robinson


The last four digits of the entity's taxpayer ID number:  8811

What is the dollar amount of the request?  $897,000

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:
           Atty. Sclynski Legier
10648 Hillmont
Baton Rouge, La.


Abigail Johnson Williams
11427 Stan Ave APT C
Baton Rouge Louisiana
70815

Dr. Sadairea August
13340 La Petite Lane
Baton Rouge, La 70818

Kathy Ferguson, Psy.D
9655 Perkins Rd Ste C
Baton Rouge LA 70810

Dr. John Shorter
4247 St. Katherine
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70805

Alisha Thompson
3332 Carol Dr Apt 2
Baton Rouge, LA 70806

Tim West
9564 High Point Rd.
Baton Rouge, LA 70810


Johnny Young Jr
2005 Mulberry St
Baton Rouge, La.

Dr. Homer N. Charles
1223 Alabo Street
New Orleans, La. 70117

Pastor Lloyd Robertson
3940 Prescott Road
Baton Rouge, La. 70805

Debra Spruel-Charles, Psy.D
1156 Owl St.
Baton Rouge, La. 70802


Provide a summary of the project or program:
           The proposed use of these funds will enable The H2O Experience to purchase the 40,000 square foot building located at 3950 Prescott Road in Baton Rouge and provide a multi-use purpose including office space, training space for training carpenters, warehousing space for our commitments to Red Cross as a disaster center in North Baton Rouge, and an educational facility housing The H2O Academy which provides for the unmet educational needs of low- to moderate income students in the 70805, 806, 802 area.

What is the budget relative to the project for which funding is requested?:
          Salaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . $65,000
          Professional Services. . . $75,000
          Contracts . . . . . . . . . . . $120,000
          Acquisitions . . . . . . . . . $200,000
          Major Repairs . . . . . . . $383,000
          Operating Services. . . . $54,000
          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?
          Yes

What is the entity's public purpose, sought to be achieved through the use of state monies?
          H2O Experiences public purpose is to help (1). Elderly homeowners with needed home repairs
(2). Service the mental health needs of the citizens of East Baton Rouge Parish
(3). Employ and assist with employment for the chronically unemployed
(4). Provide outreach services for ReEntry citizens.
(5). Provide unmet educational needs for school-aged children in East Baton Rouge Parish.


What are the goals and objectives for achieving such purpose?
          Our goal is to in perpetuity assist elderly homeowners by further developing a work force of carpenters and tradesmen. Exploit our access to graduates of the Hope Bible Institute that trains and equips Christian counselors and provide mental health services in the areas of Drug addiction, depression, family crisis counseling. In conjunction with a Cadre of teachers and professionals at our disposal provide tutoring, team building, and self-awareness services to children of East Baton Parish

What is the proposed length of time estimated by the entity to accomplish the purpose?
           Ongoing since 2020 and continuing through to our 5 year plan until 2025

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:
               N/A


Contact Information
name:  Dr. Homer Charles 
                                       address:  Dr. Homer Charles
1223 Alabo St
New Orleans, La.70117

                                       phone:  2253123931
                                       fax: 
                                       e-mail:  drhomer.h2o@gmail.com
                                       relationship to entity:  Director of Operations