NGO Funding Request


The recipient entity's full legal name:  Step Up Aim High, Inc.

The recipient entity's physical address:
           670 Rue Saint Michael Street
Gretna, LA 70056


The recipient entity's mailing address (if different):
           670 Rue Saint Michael Street
Gretna, LA 70056


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

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

The last four digits of the entity's taxpayer ID number:  2326

What is the dollar amount of the request?  $50,000

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:
           1. Amber Joy Celestine, 2235 Fats Domino Avenue, New Orleans LA 70117 - Board President
2. Jonas K. Nash, Esq., 1515 Poydras Street, Ste 780 New Orleans, LA 70112 - Board Vice President
3. Cedric Wysingle, 701 Mockingbird Lane St. Rose, LA 70087 - Board Trustee
4. Chad Tramuta, 4412 Chenet St Metairie, LA 70001 - Board Trustee
5. Terry Nash, 8520 Hickory St #3 New Orleans LA 70118 - Board Trustee
6. Omolola Taiwo, LPC, NCC, CIMHP 24102 Prairie Glen Lane Katy, TX 77493 - Board Trustee

CEO/ Operations Manager - Jackyron Newman, 3252 Wall Blvd, Gretna, LA 70056
CEO/Outreach Manager - Leonard Kelly, 1930 S. Lopez Street, New Orleans, 70125


Provide a summary of the project or program:
           Step Up Aim High will provide community programming and resources for underserved and/or at-risk Louisiana communities.

What is the budget relative to the project for which funding is requested?:
          Salaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,000
          Professional Services. . . $25,000
          Contracts . . . . . . . . . . . $0
          Acquisitions . . . . . . . . . $0
          Major Repairs . . . . . . . $0
          Operating Services. . . . $10,000
          Other Charges. . . . . . . $10,000

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?
          The mission of The Step Up Aim High Foundation is to enhance the quality of life for underserved children and parents in underserved and/or at-risk Louisiana communities.

What are the goals and objectives for achieving such purpose?
          Our goals are to improve the educational, financial, career and general well being of all children and parents in underserved and/or at-risk Louisiana communities.

What is the proposed length of time estimated by the entity to accomplish the purpose?
           9 months - 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:
                 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:  Jackyron Newman 
                                       address:  670 Rue Saint Michael Street
                                       phone:  5042219191
                                       fax: 
                                       e-mail:  info@stepupaimhigh.org
                                       relationship to entity:  CEO/Operations Manager