NGO Funding Request


The recipient entity's full legal name:  LEANDER J KINCHEN AMERICAN LEGION POST 47

The recipient entity's physical address:
           500 EAST PINE STREET, LA HWY 22
PONCHATOULA, LA 70454


The recipient entity's mailing address (if different):
           P.O. BOX 276, PONCHATOULA, LA 70454-0276

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

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

The last four digits of the entity's taxpayer ID number:  5399

What is the dollar amount of the request?  $50,000

What type of request is this?  Both

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:
           BRIAN FLADMO, COMMANDER
18188 RED WOLF TRAIL, LORANGER, LA 70446

BRIAN RIVERO, ADJUTANT
930 LOB LOLLY CT, PONCHATOULA, LA 70454

SHAWN CRONAN, 1st VICE COMMANDER
39459 BRIGHTON POINT DRIVE, PONCHATOULA, LA 70454

MACK BAILEY, 2ND VICE COMMANDER
23663 MADISONVILLE CT, PONCHATOULA, LA 70454

JOE YARGO, TREASURER
40426 ADAMS RD,PONCHATOULA, LA 70454

BOBBY RAIFORD, SGT AT ARMS, EXECUTIVE OFFICER
24112 TRAINO RD, PONCHATOULA, LA 70454

BRUCE CALIVA, EXECUTIVE BOARD
307 WEST MAGNOLIA ST, PONCHAOULA, LA 70454

CHARLES COE, EXECUTIVE BOARD
190 CAMAROSA DR. PONCHATOULA, LA 70454


Provide a summary of the project or program:
           THIS FUNDING WILL BE USED FOR URGENTLY NEEDED REPAIRS TO THE PHYSICAL STRUCTURE OF OUR POST HOME. IT RECEIVED SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE FROM HURRICANE IDA, AND, BECAUSE OF IT'S PHYSICAL AGE (100 YRS OLD), REPAIRS ARE NEEDED TO BE DONE IAW HISTORIC LANDMARK GUIDELINES.

THESE REPAIRS ARE DESPERATELY NEEDED SO THAT WE CAN HAVE A PHYSICAL BUILDING TO OPERATE, ESPECIALLY OUR SUICIDE PREVENTION AND PEER SUPPORT PROGRAMS. ADDITIONALLY, AN OPERABLE/USABLE BUILDING WOULD ALLOW US TO CREATE INCOME.


What is the budget relative to the project for which funding is requested?:
          Salaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . $0
          Professional Services. . . $0
          Contracts . . . . . . . . . . . $0
          Acquisitions . . . . . . . . . $0
          Major Repairs . . . . . . . $50,000
          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?
          AMERICAN LEGION POST 47 IS A LEGALLY INCORPORATED 501(C)3 NONPROFIT VETERAN SERVICE ORGANIZATION, DEDICATED TO THE PREVENTION OF VETERAN SUICIDE, HOMELESSNESS, UNEMPLOYMENT, AND DIVORCE. IT IS OUR MISSION TO ENSURE VETERANS, AND THEIR FAMILIES, HAVE ACCESS TO PROGRAMS AND BENEFITS THAT THEY'VE EARNED VIA THEIR SERVICE TO OUR NATION. ADDITIONALLY, IT IS VITALLY IMPORTANT TO HAVE A PHYSICAL LOCATION TO GATHER AS BROTHERS AND SISTERS IN ARMS, INCLUDING GATHERING WITH OUR CIVILIAN SUPPORTERS.

What are the goals and objectives for achieving such purpose?
          IT IS OUR ABSOLUTE GOAL TO CONTINUE THE UNBROKEN BONDS OF A BROTHERHOOD, AND MOST IMPORTANTLY, END VETERAN SUICIDE, HOMELESSNESS, UNEMPLOYMENT, AND DIVORCE.

What is the proposed length of time estimated by the entity to accomplish the purpose?
           APPROXIMATELY 6-8 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:
                 N/A
    
     (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:
                 N/A

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

     (d) The position, if any, held by the official or immediate family member in the recipient entity:
                  N/A

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: 
               N/A

(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:
               N/A

          Provide the name, address, and office of the official to whom the person is related:
                N/A

          What is the nature of the relationship?  N/A

(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:
                 N/A

(d) The nature of the contract, including a description of the goods or services provided or to be provided pursuant to the contract:
               N/A


Contact Information
name:  BRIAN FLADMO 
                                       address:  18188 RED WOLF TRAIL
LORANGER, LA 70446

                                       phone:  225-270-9002
                                       fax: 
                                       e-mail:  brianfladmo@yahoo.com
                                       relationship to entity:  COMMANDER