NGO Funding Request


The recipient entity's full legal name:  Brown Park Association

The recipient entity's physical address:
           1212 East Pont Des Mouton Road, Lafayette, LA 70507

The recipient entity's mailing address (if different):
           P.O. Box 90114 Lafayette LA 70509

Type of Entity (for instance, a nonprofit corporation):  Association

If the entity is a corporation, list the names of the incorporators:
          

The last four digits of the entity's taxpayer ID number:  8582

What is the dollar amount of the request?  $500,000

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:
           Dessie Ledet-President, 109 Sioux Ln Opelousas La. 70570. Willie Zeno, Vice President,133 Ambroise St. Lafayette La. 70501. Anthony stansberry, secretary, 205 Acorn St. Lafayette La. 70507. Carrol Thomas, Treasure 430 Joan St. Lafayette,La 70501

Provide a summary of the project or program:
           Funds will be used to upgrade the six baseball/Softball fields.Fencing around fields will be constructed. Seating will be upgraded. Bathrooms will be upgraded. Safety lights will be installed. Baseball and Softball hitting cages will be built for all ages. Baseball and Softball equipment will be purchase. Baseball and Softball dugouts will be rebuilt.

What is the budget relative to the project for which funding is requested?:
          Salaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . $0
          Professional Services. . . $0
          Contracts . . . . . . . . . . . $0
          Acquisitions . . . . . . . . . $500,000
          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?
          

What is the entity's public purpose, sought to be achieved through the use of state monies?
          To meet the physical needs of kids who live at or below the poverty line. Also, help kids to understand the importance of health.Finally,educate the kids on the positives of a healthy life style.

What are the goals and objectives for achieving such purpose?
          Goals-1. Provide physical activity for health purposes.2.Provide nutritional and diet education.3. Pre and post weight test. Objectives-1.Youth to become more healthy.2.Educate the kids on the importance of health.3.How physical activity promotes good health.

What is the proposed length of time estimated by the entity to accomplish the purpose?
           7 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:
                 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:
                 State of Louisiana 900 N 3rd St. b 170, Baton Rouge, LA 70802

(d) The nature of the contract, including a description of the goods or services provided or to be provided pursuant to the contract:
               To acquire equipment and renovate Baseball and softball parks for the kids in the community.


Contact Information
name:  walter o Guillory 
                                       address:  500 Girard Park Drive
500 Girard Park Drive

                                       phone:  3375642031
                                       fax:  3372918389
                                       e-mail:  wguillory@lafayettela.gov
                                       relationship to entity:  Employee