The recipient entity's physical address:
           7717 Howell Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA 70807

The recipient entity's mailing address (if different):
           8704 Jefferson Hwy., Ste. B
Baton Rouge, LA 70809

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:  8994

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:
           Andy Blumberg
Past Chair
8560 Jefferson Hwy.
Baton Rouge, LA 70809

Amy Province
Board Chair
400 Convention St., Ste. 900
Baton Rouge, LA 70802

Adonica Duggan
Vice Chair
4104 Main St.
Zachary, LA 70791

Kimberly Brown
711 Concordia St.
Baton Rouge, LA 70808

Laurel Burgos
9336 Rose Pl.
Baton Rouge, LA 70809

John Buzzell
6859 Jefferson Hwy, Ste. A
Baton Rouge, LA 70806

Jason Dupree
1226 Glenmore
Baton Rouge, LA 70806

Edmund Giering
451 Florida
Baton Rouge, LA 70802

Machaela Golden
36495 S. Winding Ridge Dr.
Prairieville, LA 70796

Jason Rogers
4465 Inniswold Rd.
Baton Rouge, LA 70809

Kevin Cunningham
5341 Riverbend Blvd.
Baton Rouge, LA 70820

Quintillis Lawrence
13628 Brookview Dr.
Baton Rouge, LA 70816

Sean Elliott
President & CEO
8704 Jefferson Hwy., Ste. B
Baton Rouge, LA 70809

Provide a summary of the project or program:
           The YMCA is requesting additional funding assistance to complete critical building renovations that will enable the launch of a new Early Learning Center at the ExxonMobil YMCA branch, located at 7717 Howell Blvd. in North Baton Rouge (70807).

This center will provide high-quality early childhood education and essential support for working parents, particularly those in low-income households who face significant barriers to finding affordable, reliable child care. For many families, access to quality early learning opportunities determines whether parents can maintain steady employment and achieve long-term stability.

The need for affordable early education in North Baton Rouge far exceeds the available supply. By investing in this project, we can expand access for local children under age four, ensuring they receive the care and education necessary for a strong start in life while enabling parents to continue working and contributing to their families’ well-being.

What is the budget relative to the project for which funding is requested?:
          Salaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . $0
          Professional Services. . . $0
          Contracts . . . . . . . . . . . $0
          Acquisitions . . . . . . . . . $0
          Major Repairs . . . . . . . $0
          Operating Services. . . . $0
          Other Charges. . . . . . . $500,000

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?
          The YMCA is requesting additional funding assistance to complete critical building renovations that will enable the launch of a new Early Learning Center at the ExxonMobil YMCA branch, located at 7717 Howell Blvd. in North Baton Rouge (70807).

This project will expand access to high-quality early childhood education and provide essential support for working parents—particularly those in low-income households who face significant barriers to finding affordable, reliable child care. Access to early learning programs directly impacts a family’s ability to maintain stable employment and achieve long-term financial security.

The demand for affordable early education in North Baton Rouge far exceeds current availability. By investing in this project, we can increase capacity for local children under age four, ensuring they receive the strong foundation needed for lifelong learning and success, while empowering parents to remain active participants in the workforce and their community.

What are the goals and objectives for achieving such purpose?
          Objectives include:

Renovate and equip designated classroom and learning spaces to meet the Louisiana Department of Education licensing standards for early childhood facilities.

Increase local access to affordable early education by providing care for up to XX children under age four (replace with your capacity number once finalized).

Support working families by offering flexible, full-day programming aligned with typical work schedules to reduce employment barriers for low-income parents.

Recruit and retain qualified educators through competitive wages, ongoing professional development, and YMCA-led training in child development and social-emotional learning.

Strengthen school readiness by implementing evidence-based early learning curricula that promote literacy, numeracy, and social skills development.

Foster family engagement through parent workshops, resource referrals, and opportunities for family participation in children’s learning and growth.

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:
                 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:  Sean Elliott 
                                       address:  8704 Jefferson Hwy., Ste. B
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
                                       phone:  2252956679
                                       fax: 
                                       e-mail:  selliott@ymcabr.org
                                       relationship to entity:  President & CEO