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

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

Christopher K. Ralston, Vice-President
1615 Poydras, Suite 1000
New Orleans, LA 70112

Harry J. Phillips, Jr., Treasurer
1615 Poydras, Suite 1000
New Orleans, LA 70112

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

Paula Adams Ates
1615 Poydras, Suite 1000
New Orleans, LA 70112

Patricia Bonneau
1615 Poydras, Suite 1000
New Orleans, LA 70112

Hon. Guy E. Bradberry
1615 Poydras, Suite 1000
New Orleans, LA 70112

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

Edmund J. Giering IV
165 Poydras, Suite 1000
New Orleans, LA 70112

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

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

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

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

John C. Nickelson
1615 Poydras, Suite 1000
New Orleans, LA 70112

David E. Verlander III
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

Alainna R. Mire
1615 Poydras, Suite 1000
New Orleans, LA 70112

Charles Bourque, Jr.
1615 Poydras, Suite 1000
New Orleans, LA 70112

Julie M. Lafargue
1615 Poydras, Suite 1000
New Orleans, LA 70112

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

W. Michael Street
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?  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?
          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:
                 Department of the Treasury, State of Louisiana
P. O. Box 44154
Baton Rouge, LA 70804

(d) The nature of the contract, including a description of the goods or services provided or to be provided pursuant to the contract:
               Provide legal representation of children in child protection cases through contractual agreements with Acadiana Legal Service Corporation and Southeast Louisiana Legal Services Corporation in collaboration with the Louisiana Department of Child and Family Services and the Louisiana Supreme Court.


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