The recipient entity's physical address:
           1615 Poydras, Suite 1000
New Orleans, LA 70112

The recipient entity's mailing address (if different):
           1615 Poydras, Suite 1000
New Orleans, LA 70112

Type of Entity (for instance, a nonprofit corporation):  Non-Profit Corporation

If the entity is a corporation, list the names of the incorporators:
          George B. Hall
John Pat. Little

The last four digits of the entity's taxpayer ID number:  0704

What is the dollar amount of the request?  $1,000,000

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:
           Donna C. Cuneo, Executive Director
1615 Poydras, Suite 1000
New Orleans, LA 70112

W. Michael Street, President
1615 Poydras, Suite 1000
New Orleans, LA 70112

Amanda W. Barnett, Vice-President
1615 Poydras, Suite 1000
New Orleans, LA 70112

Christopher K. Ralston, Treasurer
1615 Poydras, Suite 1000
New Orleans, LA 70112

Harry J. Philips, Jr., Secretary
1615 Poydras, Suite 1000
New Orleans, LA 70112

Jerry Edwards
1615 Poydras, Suite 1000
New Orleans, LA 70112

Alan G. Brackett
1615 Poydras, Suite 1000
New Orleans, LA 70112

George D. Ernest III
1615 Poydras, Suite 1000
New Orleans, LA 70112

H. Dunbar Healy
1615 Poydras, Suite 1000
New Orleans, LA 70112

Karleen J. Green
1615 Poydras, Suite 1000
New Orleans, LA 70112

Michael J. Mestayer
1615 Poydras, Suite 1000
New Orleans, LA 70112

Kerry A. Murphy
1615 Poydras, Suite 1000
New Orleans, LA 70112

Eugene G. Gouaux, Jr.
1615 Poydras, Suite 1000
New Orleans, LA 70112

Shayna L. Sonnier
1615 Poydras, Suite 1000
New Orleans, LA 70112

Camille Jackson
1615 Poydras, Suite 1000
New Orleans, LA 70112

Tina Crawford White
1615 Poydras, Suite 1000
New Orleans, LA 70112

Sharonda R. Williams
1615 Poydras, Suite 1000
New Orleans, LA 70112

Robert A. Kutcher
1615 Poydras, Suite 1000
New Orleans, LA 70112

Barry H. Grodsky
1615 Poydras, Suite 1000
New Orleans, LA 70112

Deidre Deculus Robert
1615 Poydras, Suite 1000
New Orleans, LA 70112

David E. Verlander III
1615 Poydras, Suite 1000
New Orleans, LA 70112

Hon. John Davidson
1615 Poydras, Suite 1000
New Orleans, LA 70112

Valerie Briggs Bargas
1615 Poydras, Suite 1000
New Orleans, LA 70112

Zebulon M. Winstead
1615 Poydras, Suite 1000
New Orleans, LA 70112

Provide a summary of the project or program:
           Provide direct attorney representation to the indigent in civil legal aid matters by funding offices providing services in all 64 parishes of the state

What is the budget relative to the project for which funding is requested?:
          Salaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,000,000
          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? 

If 'Yes' is your organization working with the appropriate governmental agencies to resolve those issues or findings?
          No

What is the entity's public purpose, sought to be achieved through the use of state monies?
          Provide direct attorney representation to the indigent in civil legal aid matters

What are the goals and objectives for achieving such purpose?
          Fund free civil legal aid offices providing services in all 64 parishes of the state

What is the proposed length of time estimated by the entity to accomplish the purpose?
           1 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:
                
    
     (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:
                 Louisiana Supreme Court
Office of the Judicial Administrator
1555 Poydras, Suite 1550
New Orleans, LA 70112

(d) The nature of the contract, including a description of the goods or services provided or to be provided pursuant to the contract:
               To provide direct attorney representation to children in foster care


Contact Information
name:  Sue Garrett 
                                       address:  1615 Poydras, Suite 1000
New Orleans, LA 70112
                                       phone:  504-561-1046
                                       fax:  504-566-1926
                                       e-mail:  sue@raisingthebar.org
                                       relationship to entity:  Director of Administration