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

The recipient entity's mailing address (if different):
           The National World War II Museum, Inc.
945 Magazine St
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?  $4,300,000

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 2025-2026
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:
1. Ryan Adkerson
2. Jacquelin Sewell Atkinson
3. Justin Augustine
4. Larry Bathgate
5. Brandon Berger
6. Boysie Bollinger
7. Jessica Brandt
8. Laura Stephens Brookshire
9. Mike Bylen
10. Louis Caldera
11. Kevin Clifford
12. Jim Courter
13. Arnold Donald
14. John Georges
15. Jim Gianopulos
16. Bill Goldring
17. Chip Goodyear
18. Tom Gruber
19. John Hairston
20. Fleur Harlan
21. Adrea Heebe
22. Tyler Herbert
23. Jeff Hildebrand
24. Paul Hilliard
25. LTG Charles Hooper
26. John Koerner
27. Greg Kowalski
28. Merritt Lane
29. Jimmy Maurin
30. Peter Merlone
31. Suzanne Mestayer
32. David Nierenberg
33. Pete November
34. Will Osborne
35. Stephen Oswald
36. Bobby Patrick
37. Sonia Pérez
38. Robert Priddy
39. Todd Ricketts
40. Deanna Rodriguez
41. Caren Rubin
42. Phil Satre
43. Glenn Solomon
44. Jason DeSena Trennert
45. Massey Villarreal
46. Sandy Villere
47. Stephen Watson
48. Ted Weggeland
49. Gov. Christie Whitman
50. Gov. Pete Wilson
Founding President & CEO Emeritus:
1. Nick Mueller
Chairmen Emeriti:
1. Herschel L. Abbott Jr. *
2. Richard C. Adkerson
3. Arthur Q. Davis *
4. Robert E. Howson
5. MajGen. James E. Livingston, USMC (Ret.)
6. Lee H. Schlesinger
7. David R. Voelker *
Trustees Emeriti:
1. The Hon. Diana E. Bajoie
2. James L. Barksdale
3. Harold J. Bouillion
4. The Hon. Jacquelyn B. Clarkson*
5. William M. Detweiler *
6. Richard L. Duchossois *
7. Louis M. Freeman
8. Robert T. Hayes
9. John E. Kushner *
10. John P. Laborde *
11. TG “Teddy” Solomon *
12. Frank B. Stewart Jr.
13. Bruce N. Whitman *


* Denotes deceased

Provide a summary of the project or program:
           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. The reauthorized Priority 1 funds in this application will support substantial upgrades to the Museum’s original permanent exhibit, The D-Day Invasion of Normandy Galleries, which is now 25 years old. This project is currently under FP&C management and the Grand Opening has been set for June 6, 2027, the 83rd anniversary of D-Day. Reauthorized Priority 1 funds will also support the construction of the Floyd Education & Collections Pavilion, a new two-story building at 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. This project is currently under FP&C management and anticipated to open to the public in 2027.

This application will also support the development and maintenance of the Museum’s overall campus to ensure it continues to deliver a world-class experience to its visitors that educates and inspires. The new Priority 1 funds requested in this application will support the construction of the Sanderson Leadership Center on the second floor of the Floyd Education & Collections Pavilion, including the creative development and fabrication of an innovative and immersive leadership experience to educate thousands of local K-12 students, university students, and major corporate leaders. Funds will also support the design and refresh of the Museum’s original pavilion, Louisiana Memorial Pavilion. Opened 25 years ago, areas throughout and surrounding the 3-story pavilion will be renovated to support increased programming for K-12 teachers and students; complete maintenance, improvement, and life safety projects; and improve emergency power to protect artifacts during a power failure. Funds will also be used for the redesign and renovation of spaces, like the USS Tang and Stage Door Canteen, that could better serve visitors.

Finally, this application supports projects to improve the overall safety, accessibility, maintenance, visitor experience, and operation of the Museum’s campus. It includes the design and construction of projects within US Freedom Pavilion, Campaigns of Courage Pavilion, the third floor of 1040 Magazine Street, 906-922 Magazine Street, 1171 Constance Street, and across the Museum’s 7-acre campus to improve emergency power; enhance infrastructure, exhibit displays, and audio visual presentations; promote life safety; create office space so that it can continue to employ more community members; and expand the Museum’s operations to create a greater economic impact by hosting more rental events and educational programs, accommodating larger groups, and more.

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 10.5 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 . . . . . . . . . . . $4,300,000
          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?
          

What is the entity's public purpose, sought to be achieved through the use of state monies?
          Implement the Strategic 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 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?
          The Museum’s Board approved a 10-year Strategic Plan (FY26-FY35) and new fundraising campaign that will raise $300M. The Strategic Plan identifies Campus Investment as one of its major priorities and outlines $100M in construction projects.

Promote economic development; attract tourists to Louisiana from across the country; educate and inspire visitors, students, and corporate groups.

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:
                  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:
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Contact Information
name:  Scott Evans 
                                       address:  The National World War II Museum, Inc.
945 Magazine St
New Orleans, LA 70130
                                       phone:  504-528-1944
                                       fax:  504-856-8553
                                       e-mail:  scott.evans@nationalww2museum.org
                                       relationship to entity:  Vice President of Capital Programs and Infrastructure