NGO Funding Request


The recipient entity's full legal name:  FORE KIDS FOUNDATION ZURICH CLAS

The recipient entity's physical address:
           11005 LAPALCO BLVD
AVONDALE, LA 70094


The recipient entity's mailing address (if different):
           11005 LAPALCO BLVD
AVONDALE, LA 70094


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:  0111

What is the dollar amount of the request?  $250,000

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:
           Tony Abadie, Scott Ballard, Anne Barnes, John Barranco, Eddie Boettner, Brian Cheramie (Vice Chairman), Peggy Coleman, David Galle (ex-officio), Tristan Manthey, Mickey Parenton, David Perlis (Chairman), Chav Pierce, Mark Romig, Gordy Rush, Darrah Schaefer, Steve Worthy (CEO)
11005 Lapalco Blvd, Avondale, LA 70094


Provide a summary of the project or program:
           Since 1958, the Fore Kids Foundation has raised money to fund children's service organizations through golf events like the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, the Golf Ball Gala, a kids' summer junior program, and several charitable golf tournaments. As a 501(c)(3) corporation, Fore Kids has distributed over $36 million to date, providing healthcare, education and hope for over 200,000 children each year. Since our administrative costs are absorbed through the production of the PGA TOUR event, 100% of donations and proceeds go directly to programs for needy children. The Fore Kids Foundation is dedicated to improving the lives of children, educating their minds, and instilling in them the confidence to pursue their dreams. To us, giving back is the best way we drive our communities forward.

What is the budget relative to the project for which funding is requested?:
          Salaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . $0
          Professional Services. . . $0
          Contracts . . . . . . . . . . . $0
          Acquisitions . . . . . . . . . $0
          Major Repairs . . . . . . . $0
          Operating Services. . . . $250,000
          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?
          

What is the entity's public purpose, sought to be achieved through the use of state monies?
          Since 1958, the Fore Kids Foundation has raised money to fund children's service organizations through golf events like the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, the Golf Ball Gala, a kids' summer junior program, and several charitable golf tournaments. As a 501(c)(3) corporation, Fore Kids has distributed over $36 million to date, providing healthcare, education and hope for over 200,000 children each year. Since our administrative costs are absorbed through the production of the PGA TOUR event, 100% of donations and proceeds go directly to programs for needy children. The Fore Kids Foundation is dedicated to improving the lives of children, educating their minds, and instilling in them the confidence to pursue their dreams. To us, giving back is the best way we drive our communities forward.

What are the goals and objectives for achieving such purpose?
          To produce a first-class PGA TOUR event that not only lives up to our mission of helping children's charities, but provides a positive impact on the state of Louisiana, city of New Orleans and parish of Jefferson.

What is the proposed length of time estimated by the entity to accomplish the purpose?
           April 22-28, 2019

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:
                
    
     (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:
                

     (c) The percentage of the official's or immediate family member's ownership interest in the recipient entity, if any:
                

     (d) The position, if any, held by the official or immediate family member in the recipient entity:
                 

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: 
               

(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:
              

          Provide the name, address, and office of the official to whom the person is related:
               

          What is the nature of the relationship? 

(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:  Pam Luman 
                                       address:  11005 LAPALCO BLVD
AVONDALE, LA 70094

                                       phone:  5043423013
                                       fax:  5043423019
                                       e-mail:  PLUMAN@FOREKIDSFOUNDATION.COM
                                       relationship to entity:  Finance Manager