The recipient entity's physical address:
           5425 Lakeside Circle
Shreveport, LA 71119

The recipient entity's mailing address (if different):
           5425 Lakeside Circle
Shreveport, LA 71119

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:  9997

What is the dollar amount of the request?  $5,000

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:
           Mavice Thigpen
5425 Lakeside Circle
Shreveport, LA 71119

Britney Nicholson
7860 Jefferson Paige Rd
Shreveport, LA 71119

Bryant Ashton
1941 Hollywood Ave
Shreveport, LA 71108

Lois Hughes
1921 Oakdale St
Shreveport, LA 71108

Provide a summary of the project or program:
           The Foundation sponsors the Shreveport Stuffed Shrimp Festival. This festival is a family-friendly event celebrating the unique style of stuffed shrimp that were created and popularized in Shreveport as well as the cultural and historical significance of this beloved regional specialty.

What is the budget relative to the project for which funding is requested?:
          Salaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . $0
          Professional Services. . . $8,000
          Contracts . . . . . . . . . . . $2,500
          Acquisitions . . . . . . . . . $0
          Major Repairs . . . . . . . $0
          Operating Services. . . . $2,000
          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?
          The purpose of this sponsorship is to support an event that will promote Louisiana and assist in the expansion of the Louisiana Tourist industry.

What are the goals and objectives for achieving such purpose?
          Our goal is to help families affected by Kidney disease through awareness, education and research to improve their quality of life. And also to offers deserving Senior high school students a scholarship to obtain a Degree in Culinary Arts.

What is the proposed length of time estimated by the entity to accomplish the purpose?
           6 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:
                 No
    
     (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:
                 No

     (c) The percentage of the official's or immediate family member's ownership interest in the recipient entity, if any:
                 0

     (d) The position, if any, held by the official or immediate family member in the recipient entity:
                  None

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: 
               No

(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:
                 No

(d) The nature of the contract, including a description of the goods or services provided or to be provided pursuant to the contract:
               No


Contact Information
name:  Mavice Thigpen 
                                       address:  5425 Lakeside Circle
Shreveport, LA 71119
                                       phone:  318-510-6759
                                       fax: 
                                       e-mail:  mavicet@yahoo.com
                                       relationship to entity:  Director