NGO Funding Request
The recipient entity's full legal name:
Bridge House Corporation
The recipient entity's physical address:
4150 Earhart Blvd.
New Orleans, LA. 70125
The recipient entity's mailing address (if different):
4150 Earhart Blvd.
New Orleans, LA. 70125
Type of Entity (for instance, a nonprofit corporation):
Non-Profit Corporation
If the entity is a corporation, list the names of the incorporators:
We are a non- profit organization that is managed by our Board of Directors and Administrative Staff listed on page 3.
The last four digits of the entity's taxpayer ID number:
7674
What is the dollar amount of the request?
$100,000
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:
Walton Goldring Board President 1545 Octavia St. New Orleans, LA. 70115
Michael Pou- Board Vice President 2133 Octavia St. New Orleans, LA.70115
H. Elder Gwin- Board Treasurer- 4436 Perrier St. New Orleans, LA. 70115
Susan Tyler- Board Secretary-1530 4th St. New Orleans, LA. 70115
Peter Bowen- Board Member- 3700 Orleans Ave., Apt A New Orleans, LA. 70119
R.Vaughn Cimini- Board Member-205 Stella St. Metairie, LA. 70005
D.Scott Crabtree-Board Member-2330 Octavia ST. New Orleans, LA. 70115
Brandon Davis- Board Member- 365 Canal St. #2000 New Orleans, LA. 70130
William Gaiennie- Board Member 4724 Barnett St. Metairie, LA.70006
Jeffrey Haigler- Board Member-6316 Pratt Drive, New Orleans, LA. 70122
Keith Katz-Board Member-280 Fairway Drive, New Orleans, LA. 70124
Ryan Kruse-Board Member-4937 Avron Blvd., Metairie, LA. 70006
Daniel Lagrone- Board Member-5828 Prytania St., New Orleans, LA. 70115
Iggie Perrin, III- Board Member- 66 English Turn Dr. New Orleans, LA. 70131
Anne Raymond- Board Member-510 Nashville Ave., New Orleans, LA. 70115
Parker Sternbergh- Robinson- Board Member-127 Elk Pl., New Orleans, LA.70112
Greg Romig- Board Member-45 Allard Blvd. New Orleans, LA. 70119
Suzanne Rusovich-Board Member-179 East Oakridge Park, Metairie, LA. 70005
Ernest "Chip" Verges, III- Board Member-817 Marguerite Rd., Metairie, LA.70003
Kevin Gardere- CEO- 2124 Sandra Ave., Metairie, LA. 70003
Walter Wright-CFO-424 West William David Pkwy., Metairie, LA. 70005
Provide a summary of the project or program:
Provide funding for operating expenses to allow the organization to serve over 700 homeless, indigent, uninsured, underinsured and unemployed individuals who need long term residential substance use disorder treatment.
What is the budget relative to the project for which funding is requested?:
Salaries. . . . . . . . . . . . .
$100,000
Professional Services. . .
$0
Contracts . . . . . . . . . . .
$0
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?
What is the entity's public purpose, sought to be achieved through the use of state monies?
The mission of Bridge House / Grace House is to provide gender sensitive treatment to men and women who have become dependent on alcohol or drugs so that they may lead sober and productive lives.
Long-term residential services are offered in an atmosphere that promotes dignity, honor and respect. These services are offered regardless of one’s ability to pay. Our Revenue Streams including thrift store sales, used car sales, and Medicaid reimbursements have decreased over the last two and half years. This state funding will help us operate at our current level.
What are the goals and objectives for achieving such purpose?
1.Maintain current level of service of 150 licensed beds by June 30, 2025
2. Have 100 individuals complete our long-term program by June 30, 2026
3. Serve over 700 homeless, indigent, uninsured, underinsured, and/or unemployed individuals who need long term treatment by June 30, 2026
What is the proposed length of time estimated by the entity to accomplish the purpose?
12 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:
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:
Kevin Gardere
address:
4150 Earhart Blvd.
New Orleans, LA. 70125
phone:
504-821-7133
fax:
e-mail:
kgardere@bridgehouse.org
relationship to entity:
CEO