NGO Funding Request


The recipient entity's full legal name:  FIDELITY LODGE #53

The recipient entity's physical address:
           320 ROBERTS STREET
BASTROP, LOUISIANA 71220


The recipient entity's mailing address (if different):
           P O BOX 135
BASTROP, LOUISIANA 71221


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

If the entity is a corporation, list the names of the incorporators:
          MOST WORSHIPFUL PRINCE HALL GRAND LODGE

The last four digits of the entity's taxpayer ID number:  4603

What is the dollar amount of the request?  $156,000

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:
           GREGORY C PARKS WORSHIPFUL MASTER 1007 TULIP AVENUE BASTROP, LA 71220

WALTER MOORE SECRETARY 806 S. WASHINGTON STREET BASTROP, LA 71220

CHARLES KING SECRETARY 901 RIIS STREET BASTROP, LA 71220


Provide a summary of the project or program:
           RENNOVATE AND REPAIR FIDELITY LODGE #53 MASONIC LODGE LOCATED AT 320 ROBERTS STREET IN BASTROP, LA.

What is the budget relative to the project for which funding is requested?:
          Salaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . $0
          Professional Services. . . $0
          Contracts . . . . . . . . . . . $156,000
          Acquisitions . . . . . . . . . $0
          Major Repairs . . . . . . . $0
          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?
          

What is the entity's public purpose, sought to be achieved through the use of state monies?
          RENOVATIONS AND REPAIRS WOULD MAKE THE FACILITY A SAFE PLACE FOR FREE MASONARY, EASTERN STAR, YOUTH FATERNITY AND KOP LOCAL AND DISTRICT MEETINGS, AND TRAINING OF THE CRAFT. IT WOULD ALSO PROVIDE NEED SPACE FOR MONTHLY AND QUARTERLY MEETING AND SERVE AS A HUB FOR CARRYING OUT COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS THAT ARE A INTRICATE OF OUR ORGANIZATION AND SISTER ORGAINZATIONS.

What are the goals and objectives for achieving such purpose?
          GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
PROVIDE A SAFE ENVIONMENT TO HAVE MEETING AND MONTHLY TRAININGS

PROVIDE AMPLE SPACE TO PLAN AND CARRY OUT COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS

PROVIDE TECHNOLOGY TRAINING TO YOUTH THO ENSURE THAT THEY DON'T FALL VICTIM TO ONLINE PREDITORS
PROVIDE SEMINARS THAT WILL TEACH OUR YOUTH VIABLE LIFE SKILLS
ETC.


What is the proposed length of time estimated by the entity to accomplish the purpose?
           ON-GOING

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 NONE
    
     (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 NONE

     (c) The percentage of the official's or immediate family member's ownership interest in the recipient entity, if any:
                 0%

     (d) The position, if any, held by the official or immediate family member in the recipient entity:
                  N/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: 
               N/A NO

(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 NO

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

          What is the nature of the relationship?  NONE

(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:  GREGORY C PARKS 
                                       address:  1007 TULIP AVENUE
BASTROP, LOUISIANA 71220

                                       phone:  318-235-6439
                                       fax: 
                                       e-mail:  gregoryparks45@yahoo.com
                                       relationship to entity:  WORSHIPFUL MASTER