NGO Funding Request


The recipient entity's full legal name:  Obelisk Lodge #81

The recipient entity's physical address:
           32435 Doc.Dean St.
White Castle, LA 70788


The recipient entity's mailing address (if different):
           P.O. Box 100
White Castle, La 70788


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:  4599

What is the dollar amount of the request?  $100,000

What type of request is this?  Both

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:
           1. Larry Williams - 32725 Adams Dr. White Castle, La 70788 Worshipful Master/Director
2. Dedrick Edward - 58611 Jetson Ave. Plaquemine, LA 70764 Senior Warden/Asst. Director
3. Felton Fleming - 32765 Bowie St. White Castle, La 70788 Secretary


Provide a summary of the project or program:
           1. Demolish the interior & reconfigure the space.
2. Upgrade electrical to code.
3. Upgrade plumbing.
4. Upgrade HVAC.
5. Install new flooring.
6. Install new windows.
7. Repair and upgrade bathrooms for handicap access.
8. Install new hot water heater.
9. Hire an engineer.
10. Install a security system.
11. Add fencing.
12. Add asphalt parking lot and stripes.
13. Replace exterior doors.
14. Replace exterior steps.
15. Cover outer exterior with stucco.


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

What is the entity's public purpose, sought to be achieved through the use of state monies?
          The mission of Obelisk Lodge #81 is to render service to the people of our communities though unity and brotherly love and to improve their cultural, social and economic conditions within the community. To provide a safe place that will help increase education and training for all who live in the community.

What are the goals and objectives for achieving such purpose?
          We are reaching out to help change the culture of our community through Education, Training, Leadership and by networking with other entities.

What is the proposed length of time estimated by the entity to accomplish the purpose?
           18 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:  Felton Fleming 
                                       address:  32765 Bowie St.
White Castle, La 70788

                                       phone:  2257163807
                                       fax: 
                                       e-mail:  feltonfleming@yahoo.com
                                       relationship to entity:  Secretary