The recipient entity's physical address:
           1252 N. Acadian Thruway E.
Baton Rouge, LA 70802

The recipient entity's mailing address (if different):
           1252 N. Acadian Thruway E.
Baton Rouge, LA 70802

Type of Entity (for instance, a nonprofit corporation):  Non-Profit Religious Corp.

If the entity is a corporation, list the names of the incorporators:
          Rev. Conway L. Knighton
Hermoneze G. Lang
Joy B. Rome
Lee H. Turner, Jr.

The last four digits of the entity's taxpayer ID number:  0

What is the dollar amount of the request?  $150,000

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:
           Rev. Conway L. Knighton, Pastor, 4420 Rue Splendeur, Baker, LA 70714, Lee H. Turner, Jr., 6468 Brownfields Dr., Baton Rouge, LA 70811, Charley Givens, 6465 South Grand Court, Baton Rouge, LA 70812, Kirkland Glasby, 5313 El Morro Dr., Baton Rouge, LA 70814, Claudia Hawkins, 5952 Larchwood Dr., Baton Rouge, LA 70812, Kelvin Hunter, 17043 Monitor, Baton Rouge, LA 70817,
Dennis Jackson, 1337 Roundhill Dr., Baton Rouge, LA 70810, Freddie James, 1930 Walnut St., Baton Rouge, LA 70802, Lenard Knighton, 13611 Hico Dr., Baker, LA 70714, Hermoneze Lang 2500 Washing Ave., Baton Rouge, LA 70802, Patsy Parker, 3817 Sarasota Dr., Baton Rouge, LA 70814, Clarence Smith 1234 Sabine Dr., Baton Rouge, LA 70810, Michael Smith, 3641 Jersey Dr., Zachary, LA 70791, William Spight, 15408 Shirley Dr., Prairieville, LA 70769, James Stallworth, 3520 Conrad Dr., Baton Rouge, LA 70805, Dorothy Thomas, 6089 W. Monarch Ave., Baton Rouge, LA 70812, Coda Tolbert, 2832 Calumet St., Baton Rouge, LA 70805

Provide a summary of the project or program:
           Construct a community center by renovating an existing building that is connected to the church.

What is the budget relative to the project for which funding is requested?:
          Salaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,000
          Professional Services. . . $5,000
          Contracts . . . . . . . . . . . $35,000
          Acquisitions . . . . . . . . . $0
          Major Repairs . . . . . . . $100,000
          Operating Services. . . . $5,000
          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?
          Once the St. Mary Baptist Church, Inc. Community Center project is completed it will provide a larger space for its already existing food bank and clothes closet. Also, it will provide educational workshops, recreational activities and community space for special events.

What are the goals and objectives for achieving such purpose?
          The St. Mary Baptist Church, Inc. Community Center's goals and objectives are to bring together the community and church by continuing to provide food and clothes for the needy. The Center will provide a safe, structured environment for the community.

What is the proposed length of time estimated by the entity to accomplish the purpose?
           one year

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:  Rev. Conway L. Knighton 
                                       address:  4420 Rue Splendeur
Baker, LA 70714
                                       phone:  225-383-2926
                                       fax: 
                                       e-mail:  tprkpatsy@aol.com
                                       relationship to entity:  Pastor