NGO Funding Request


The recipient entity's full legal name:  Project 70805, Inc

The recipient entity's physical address:
           6164 Stratford Ave
Baton Rouge, LA 70808


The recipient entity's mailing address (if different):
           6164 Stratford Ave
Baton Rouge, LA 70808


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

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

The last four digits of the entity's taxpayer ID number:  9932

What is the dollar amount of the request?  $3,750,000

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:
           Jason Hughes, Director- 2540 Scenic Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA, 70805
Melody Robinson, President- 2540 Scenic Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA, 70805
Rory Denicola, Secretary- 2540 Scenic Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA, 70805
Andy Adler, Treasurer- 2540 Scenic Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA, 70805
Raushanah Hunter, Officer- 2540 Scenic Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA, 70805
Steve Legendre, Officer- 2540 Scenic Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA, 70805


Provide a summary of the project or program:
           The Cook Theater redevelopment project will be a "art" forward catalytic investment in the Scotlandville community that will promote educational programming and economic growth. It will become the hub for entertainment it once was and build partnerships with the community to include areas for a museum, educational programming, artistic performances, and even a food hall and/or coffee shop.

What is the budget relative to the project for which funding is requested?:
          Salaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . $0
          Professional Services. . . $200,000
          Contracts . . . . . . . . . . . $510,000
          Acquisitions . . . . . . . . . $2,000,000
          Major Repairs . . . . . . . $2,000,000
          Operating Services. . . . $66,000
          Other Charges. . . . . . . $1,300,000

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?
          

What is the entity's public purpose, sought to be achieved through the use of state monies?
          Honor the legacy of Scotlandville, by engaging the community in a creative, and prosperous place to live, work, learn and gather.

What are the goals and objectives for achieving such purpose?
          The goal of the project will be to historically register, and brownfield remediate the Theater and Esso Station into flex spaces for: Museum, Theater, Multipurpose Center for the Arts, Classroom Areas, Conference Room, Restaurant/Food Hall, and Coffee Shop, with adjacent parking. The Complex will become an art, education and technology hub for the community.

What is the proposed length of time estimated by the entity to accomplish the purpose?
           36 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:
                
    
     (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:
                

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

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

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: 
               

(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:
              

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

          What is the nature of the relationship? 

(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:
                

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


Contact Information
name:  Jason Hughes 
                                       address:  6164 Stratford Ave
Baton Rouge, LA 70808

                                       phone:  2253041643
                                       fax: 
                                       e-mail:  jasonhughes84@gmail.com
                                       relationship to entity:  Director