The recipient entity's physical address:
           3688 Sugar Plantation Pkwy., Addis, LA 70710

The recipient entity's mailing address (if different):
           8704 Jefferson Hwy., Ste. B
Baton Rouge, LA 70809

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:  8994

What is the dollar amount of the request?  $150,000

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:
           Andy Blumberg
Past Chair
8560 Jefferson Hwy.
Baton Rouge, LA 70809

Amy Province
Board Chair
400 Convention St., Ste. 900
Baton Rouge, LA 70802

Adonica Duggan
Vice Chair
4104 Main St.
Zachary, LA 70791

Kimberly Brown
711 Concordia St.
Baton Rouge, LA 70808

Laurel Burgos
9336 Rose Pl.
Baton Rouge, LA 70809

John Buzzell
6859 Jefferson Hwy, Ste. A
Baton Rouge, LA 70806

Jason Dupree
1226 Glenmore
Baton Rouge, LA 70806

Edmund Giering
451 Florida
Baton Rouge, LA 70802

Machaela Golden
36495 S. Winding Ridge Dr.
Prairieville, LA 70796

Jason Rogers
4465 Inniswold Rd.
Baton Rouge, LA 70809

Kevin Cunningham
5341 Riverbend Blvd.
Baton Rouge, LA 70820

Quintillis Lawrence
13628 Brookview Dr.
Baton Rouge, LA 70816

Sean Elliott
President & CEO
8704 Jefferson Hwy., Ste. B
Baton Rouge, LA 70809

Provide a summary of the project or program:
           In Louisiana, drowning was the third leading cause of injury-related death in children ages 0-14 for the 2017-2019 period, according to the Louisiana Department of Health’s most recent Child Death Review Report. The CDC reports that formal swimming lessons can reduce the risk of drowning by 88%. To address this urgent public safety concern, the YMCA seeks funding to install new pool heaters and a shade structure at the Dow Westside YMCA, enhancing the facility’s safety and year-round capacity to provide swim lessons and water safety programs throughout all seasons.

What is the budget relative to the project for which funding is requested?:
          Salaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . $0
          Professional Services. . . $0
          Contracts . . . . . . . . . . . $0
          Acquisitions . . . . . . . . . $0
          Major Repairs . . . . . . . $150,000
          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?
          Drowning remains a critical public health concern in Louisiana, ranking as the third leading cause of injury-related death for children ages 0–14 from 2017–2019, according to the Louisiana Department of Health’s most recent Child Death Review Report. The CDC reports that formal swim lessons can reduce the risk of drowning by 88%.

To address this urgent safety need, the YMCA seeks funding to install new pool heaters and a shade structure at the Dow Westside YMCA, expanding the facility’s capacity to provide swim lessons and water safety programs year-round. These enhancements will ensure that children and families have consistent access to lifesaving aquatic instruction regardless of weather or season.

The Dow Westside YMCA operates the largest drowning prevention program in West Baton Rouge Parish, serving youth and families who otherwise lack access to safe swim instruction. Through adaptive lessons, lifeguard certification courses, and community partnerships, the YMCA’s programs build confidence, teach vital safety skills, and create pathways to employment in aquatics—all while advancing the organization’s mission to ensure that every child has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive in a safe environment.

What are the goals and objectives for achieving such purpose?
          The goal of this project is to reduce drowning risk and expand year-round access to lifesaving water safety programs in West Baton Rouge Parish.

Objectives include:

Enhance safety and accessibility by installing pool heaters and a shade structure, allowing lessons and aquatic programs to operate consistently in all seasons.

Increase participation in swim lessons, adaptive aquatics, and lifeguard training—targeting at least a 25% increase in youth participants from underserved areas.

Strengthen community capacity by training additional swim instructors and lifeguards, creating local employment and leadership opportunities.

Promote public awareness of water safety through school and community outreach, ensuring that families understand the importance of swim education and supervision.

Collectively, these objectives support the YMCA’s mission to build a healthier, safer, and more connected community, while directly addressing one of Louisiana’s most preventable causes of childhood injury and death.

What is the proposed length of time estimated by the entity to accomplish the purpose?
           12 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:  Sean Elliott 
                                       address:  8704 Jefferson Hwy., Ste. B
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
                                       phone:  2252956679
                                       fax: 
                                       e-mail:  selliott@ymcabr.org
                                       relationship to entity:  President & CEO