The recipient entity's physical address:
           The National World War II Museum, Inc.
945 Magazine Street
New Orleans, LA 70130

The recipient entity's mailing address (if different):
           The National World War II Museum, Inc.
945 Magazine Street
New Orleans, LA 70130

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

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

The last four digits of the entity's taxpayer ID number:  0790

What is the dollar amount of the request?  $6,500,000

What type of request is this?  Capital Outlay 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:
           BOARD OF TRUSTEES

2024-2025

Stephen E. Ambrose, PhD

Founder (1936-2002)

Gordon H. “Nick” Mueller, PhD

Founding President & CEO Emeritus



OFFICERS

Suzanne T. Mestayer, Board Chair

James E. Maurin, Chair-Elect

John M. Hairston, Secretary

Pete November, Treasurer

Ted Weggeland, Immediate Past Chair

Stephen J. Watson, President & CEO



TRUSTEES

R. Ryan Adkerson

Jacquelin Sewell Atkinson

Justin T. Augustine III

Lawrence E. Bathgate II

Brandon B. Berger

Donald T. “Boysie” Bollinger

Jessica Brandt

Laura Stephens Brookshire

Michael S. Bylen

Hon. Louis E. Caldera

Kevin G. Clifford

James A. Courter

Arnold W. Donald

Peter N. Foss

John D. Georges

James N. Gianopulos

William A. Goldring

Charles W. “Chip” Goodyear

Thomas A. Gruber

Fleur C. Harlan

J. Tyler Herbert

Jeffery D. Hildebrand

C. Paul Hilliard

LTG Charles W. Hooper, USA (Ret.)

Jessie J. Knight Jr.

John E. Koerner III

Gregory W. Kowalski

H. Merritt Lane

Dennis P. Lauscha

Peter J. Merlone

David Nierenberg

William M. Osborne III

Stephen G. Oswald

Robert J. Patrick

Lisa Pearl, PhD, JD

Sonia A. Pérez

Robert L. Priddy

James J. Reiss Jr.

Todd Ricketts

Deanna Rodriguez

Caren L. Rubin

Philip G. Satre

Glenn J. Solomon

Sharon Estill Taylor, PhD

Jason De Sena Trennert

Massey Villarreal

St. Denis “Sandy” Villere II

Governor Christine T. Whitman

Governor Pete Wilson



Founding President & CEO Emeritus

2017 Gordon H. “Nick” Mueller, PhD



Chairmen Emeriti

Herschel L. Abbott Jr. *

Richard C. Adkerson

Arthur Q. Davis *

Robert E. Howson

MajGen. James E. Livingston, USMC (Ret.)

Lee H. Schlesinger

David R. Voelker *



Trustees Emeriti

The Hon. Diana E. Bajoie

James L. Barksdale

Harold J. Bouillion

The Hon. Jacquelyn B. Clarkson*

William M. Detweiler *

Richard L. Duchossois *

Louis M. Freeman

Robert T. Hayes

John E. Kushner *

John P. Laborde *

TG “Teddy” Solomon *

Frank B. Stewart Jr.

Bruce N. Whitman *



Honorary Members of the Board

Medal of Honor recipients

COL Jack Jacobs, USA (Ret.)

MajGen. James E. Livingston, USMC (Ret.)



* denotes deceased

Provide a summary of the project or program:
           The Museum has $1,110,353 of bonds previously issued plus $17,889,647 in priority 1 funds FY24 Act 5 for a total of $19 M that are being utilized for projects in the current fiscal year that are underway and is requesting those funds be reauthorized. The Museum also has $12.3M of priority 5 funds in FY24 Act 5. Of the Total $12.3M of Priority 5, the Museum is requesting that the $5.8M that was moved to a NCLOC at the July Bond Commissioner's Meeting be moved to Priority 1 and that the remaining $6.5M Priority 5 funds be reauthorized for critical projects listed in this submission.
This request will support a number of projects that are critical to advancing the Museum’s educational mission and sustaining its impact as an economic and tourism driver for Louisiana. This application will support substantial upgrades to the Museum’s original permanent exhibit, The D-Day Invasion of Normandy Galleries, which is now 24 years old, as well as the 4D film Beyond All Boundaries, which is now 14 years old. Both projects are currently under FP&C management. The application will also support the development of the Museum’s corridor of facilities on Magazine Street that serve a number of important purposes. This includes a new two-story building at 1042-1060 Magazine Street that will have state-of-the art fabrication workshops to maintain and develop the Museum’s exhibits, as well as significant display space for visitors to access large-scale artifacts. The second floor will house an innovative and immersive leadership experience to educate thousands of local K-12 and university students and major corporate leaders. This corridor also includes back-of-house spaces to allow the Museum to attract the best and brightest talent and continue to employ more community members. These spaces will also be used to support the expansion of the Museum’s operations to create greater economic impact, by hosting more rental events and educational programs, accommodating larger groups, and more. Specific projects supporting these objectives are the Parking Garage Offices, currently under FP&C management; the third floor of 1040 Magazine Street; and 906-926 Magazine Street.
Finally, the application will improve the overall safety, accessibility, maintenance, and operation of the Museum’s campus. This includes the redesign and renovation of spaces, like the USS Tang, that could better serve visitors as well as projects within the Louisiana Memorial Pavilion, US Freedom Pavilion, and across campus to improve emergency power to protect artifacts during a power failure, enhance infrastructure, and promote life safety.
The National WWII Museum has been consistently recognized as the top attraction in New Orleans and one of the world’s leading cultural and educational institutions. To maintain and enhance this prestigious reputation, the Museum must make strategic investments to grow visitation, enrich the visitor experience, and improve the overall safety, accessibility, and operation of its campus. The Museum must continue to maintain and refresh its exhibits and campus to incorporate the latest advances in technology so that the visitors of tomorrow have the same educational and inspiring experience as the 10 million visitors that have visited to date.

What is the budget relative to the project for which funding is requested?:
          Salaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . $0
          Professional Services. . . $0
          Contracts . . . . . . . . . . . $12,200,000
          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?
          Implement the Stategic Plan for The World War II Museum furthering one of the finest history museums in the world. The Museum attracts visitors each year to the City of New Orleans and the State of Louisiana. The Museum has become an economic engine for the City and the State and is a source of pride for its citizens The Museum tells the story of why the war was fought, how it was won and what it means today so that all generations will understand the price of freedom and be inspired by what they learn. Visitors to the Museum will understand that as stated by President Ronald Reagan "freedom is a fragile thing and never more than a generation away from extinction".

What are the goals and objectives for achieving such purpose?
          After two decades, the Museum completed its original campus masterplan in November 2023 thanks to the Road to Victory Capital Campaign, which raised $420 million to build its seven-acre campus. In May 2024, the Museum’s Board of Trustees approved a new 10-year Strategic Plan for 2025-2035 as well as a long-term financial model and new fundraising campaign that will raise $260 million over the next decade. The Strategic Plan identifies Campus Investments & Visitor Experience as one of its major priorities over the next decade and outlines $100 million in construction and maintenance projects. These projects will ensure the Museum cares for what it has created and expands its educational impact, anticipating that by 2035, it will welcome 1 million visitors annually, provide free field trips for all Louisiana school groups, and significantly grow its impact on students and teachers.

What is the proposed length of time estimated by the entity to accomplish the purpose?
           10 years

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:
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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:
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          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:
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Contact Information
name:  Scott Evans 
                                       address:  The National World War II Museum, Inc
945 Magazine Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
                                       phone:  504-528-1944
                                       fax:  504-586-8553
                                       e-mail:  scott.evans@nationalww2museum.org
                                       relationship to entity:  Vice President of Capital Programs and Facilities