NGO Funding Request


The recipient entity's full legal name:  Northwest Louisiana Community Development Corporation

The recipient entity's physical address:
           4725 Greenwood Road
Shreveport, LA 71109


The recipient entity's mailing address (if different):
           4725 Greenwood Road
Shreveport, LA 71109


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:  6129

What is the dollar amount of the request?  $550,000

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:
           L. Lawrence Brandon, 4725 Greenwood Road, Shreveport, LA 71109, President
Veronica L. Bryant, 1835 Nicholson Street, Shreveport, LA 71108, Sec/Treas.
Corey Williams, 1504 Lampkin, Bossier City, LA 71111
Charles Greet, 2735 Dunlap, Shreveport, LA 71103
Charles Neupert, 831 Kings Highway, Shreveport, LA 71104
Cheryl Seamster, 5300 Roberts Street, Shreveport, LA 71109
Diana Lucas, 6000 W. 70th St.#1202, Shreveport, LA 71129


Provide a summary of the project or program:
           The African American Museum is established to enhance the current knowledge and appreciation of Louisiana History, particularly the history of African Americans. Increased knowledge of this history will bring a heightened cultural awareness which will boost African American, the City of Shreveport, and the State of Louisiana's pride. This project will collaborate with the schools. It will be open for field trips, workshops, seminars and any event to bring knowledge to the rich history of Louisiana, especially as it relates to African Americans. Many of the books and artifacts will supplement current educational tools to ensure students and the community have a full understanding of this history.

What is the budget relative to the project for which funding is requested?:
          Salaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . $160,000
          Professional Services. . . $1,080
          Contracts . . . . . . . . . . . $0
          Acquisitions . . . . . . . . . $300,000
          Major Repairs . . . . . . . $75,000
          Operating Services. . . . $169,060
          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?
          State funds will be used to renovate the existing building for an African American History Museum.

What are the goals and objectives for achieving such purpose?
          The goals and objectives include: enhancing current knowledge of African American History, educate all of the rich cultural history of Louisiana, provide a educational facility to allow school field trips as a supplement to their current curriculum, to provide a place for public workshops and seminars to stress the importance of history, especially African American History.

What is the proposed length of time estimated by the entity to accomplish the purpose?
           The proposed, estimated length of time to accomplish the purpose is eight 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:
                

(d) The nature of the contract, including a description of the goods or services provided or to be provided pursuant to the contract:
               


Contact Information
name:  Larry Lawrence Brandon 
                                       address:  4725 Greenwood Road
Shreveport, LA 71109

                                       phone:  3186314428
                                       fax:  3186316361
                                       e-mail:  northwestlacdc@gmail.com
                                       relationship to entity:  Board President