The recipient entity's physical address:
           2041 Basie Dr
Marrero, Louisiana 70072

The recipient entity's mailing address (if different):
           2041 Basie Dr
Marrero, Louisiana 70072

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

If the entity is a corporation, list the names of the incorporators:
          RON SIMMONS CHIEF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

The last four digits of the entity's taxpayer ID number:  6636

What is the dollar amount of the request?  $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:
           RON SIMMONS - 2917 BARATERIA BLVD MARRERO, LOUISIANA 70072

Provide a summary of the project or program:
           The D&R Foundation is dedicated to offering comprehensive support to disadvantaged students who are committed to pursuing higher education. Our focus is on providing academic, social, and personal resources to help these students overcome barriers and achieve their goals.

What is the budget relative to the project for which funding is requested?:
          Salaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . $100,000
          Professional Services. . . $100,000
          Contracts . . . . . . . . . . . $100,000
          Acquisitions . . . . . . . . . $0
          Major Repairs . . . . . . . $0
          Operating Services. . . . $100,000
          Other Charges. . . . . . . $100,000

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?
          No

What is the entity's public purpose, sought to be achieved through the use of state monies?
          The D&R Community Youth Institute (CYI) aims to empower underserved youth to achieve academic success, career readiness, and personal growth.

Goal 1: Academic Achievement – Strengthen educational outcomes for youth through tutoring, literacy, and STEM enrichment.

Objective: Increase academic performance and graduation rates by 10% annually through expanded after-school programs and mentorship.

Goal 2: Workforce Readiness – Prepare youth for sustainable employment and career advancement.

Objective: Provide job training, internships, and mentorship to at least 100 youth per year, with 75% securing employment or continuing education.

Goal 3: Health and Wellness – Support youth well-being through accessible mental health, nutrition, and recreation services.

Objective: Deliver wellness programs to 200 youth annually, improving self-reported health and resilience by 20%.

Goal 4: Civic Engagement and Leadership – Cultivate community involvement and leadership skills.

Objective: Engage youth in quarterly service projects, fostering a 90% increase in civic participation and leadership confidence.

What are the goals and objectives for achieving such purpose?
          The D&R Community Youth Institute (CYI) aims to empower underserved youth to achieve academic success, career readiness, and personal growth.

Goal 1: Academic Achievement – Strengthen educational outcomes for youth through tutoring, literacy, and STEM enrichment.

Objective: Increase academic performance and graduation rates by 10% annually through expanded after-school programs and mentorship.

Goal 2: Workforce Readiness – Prepare youth for sustainable employment and career advancement.

Objective: Provide job training, internships, and mentorship to at least 100 youth per year, with 75% securing employment or continuing education.

Goal 3: Health and Wellness – Support youth well-being through accessible mental health, nutrition, and recreation services.

Objective: Deliver wellness programs to 200 youth annually, improving self-reported health and resilience by 20%.

Goal 4: Civic Engagement and Leadership – Cultivate community involvement and leadership skills.

Objective: Engage youth in quarterly service projects, fostering a 90% increase in civic participation and leadership confidence.

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:
                 NA
    
     (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:
                 NA

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

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

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: 
               NA

(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:
               NA

          Provide the name, address, and office of the official to whom the person is related:
                NA

          What is the nature of the relationship?  NA

(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:
                 NA

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


Contact Information
name:  Ron Simmons 
                                       address:  2041 Basie Dr
Marrero, Louisiana 70072
                                       phone:  5042343144
                                       fax: 
                                       e-mail:  ron@dandrcommunity.org
                                       relationship to entity:  Founder/Chief Executive Officer