NGO Funding Request


The recipient entity's full legal name:  Bethlehem Foundation of Hope

The recipient entity's physical address:
           146 East 20th Street
Reserve, La 70084


The recipient entity's mailing address (if different):
           146 East 20th Street
Reserve, La 70084


Type of Entity (for instance, a nonprofit corporation):  Non-Profit Religious Corp.

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

The last four digits of the entity's taxpayer ID number:  5079

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

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:
           LATOYA HALEY
SECRETARY/TREASURER
1105 S HEMPSHIRE AVE
GONZALES, LA 70737

FORELL BERING
PRESIDENT
805 MALLARD STREET
RESERVE, LA 70084

SHUNTRELL BERING
SECRETARY
17471 EVERGREEN HILL DRIVE
PRAIRIEVILLE, LA 70769


Provide a summary of the project or program:
           After-school programs offer students a safe and supportive environment where they can complete homework, receive academic assistance and enjoy a hot, nutritious meal. The program aims to strengthen study habits, improve academic performance, and ensure no child goes hungry after school. Combining educational support with food security helps children thrive both in and out of the classroom.

What is the budget relative to the project for which funding is requested?:
          Salaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . $37,325
          Professional Services. . . $0
          Contracts . . . . . . . . . . . $0
          Acquisitions . . . . . . . . . $0
          Major Repairs . . . . . . . $0
          Operating Services. . . . $9,175
          Other Charges. . . . . . . $3,500

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?
          Provide hot plates after school to students twice a week

Homework assistance after school is provided by certified or retired teachers


What are the goals and objectives for achieving such purpose?
          Offer students a safe and supportive environment where they can complete homework, receive academic assistance and enjoy a hot, nutritious meal in underserved areas.

What is the proposed length of time estimated by the entity to accomplish the purpose?
           5 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:  SHUNTRELL BERING 
                                       address:  17471 Evergreen Hill Drive
Prairieville, LA 70769

                                       phone:  2259009873
                                       fax: 
                                       e-mail:  sabering75@gmail.com
                                       relationship to entity:  Director