The recipient entity's physical address:
           3900 Howard Ave
New Orleans, LA 70125

The recipient entity's mailing address (if different):
           P.O. Box 792497
New Orleans, LA 70179-2497

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

If the entity is a corporation, list the names of the incorporators:
          Most Rev. Philip M. Hannan, D.D.

The last four digits of the entity's taxpayer ID number:  0100

What is the dollar amount of the request?  $250,000

What type of request is this?  General 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 Yager - President/Chair
3900 Howard Ave
New Orleans, LA 70125

Clarence Copeland - Vice Chair
7733 Perkins Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70810

James Dotson - Vice Pres/General Manager
3900 Howard Ave
New Orleans, LA 70125

Mark Coudrain - Secretary/Treasurer
109 Primrose Dr
Covington, LA 70433

William Arceneaux - Board Member
7733 Perkins Rd
Baton Rouge, LA 70810


Jane Nalty - Board Member
207 Vincent Ave
Metairie, LA 70005

Sharon Rodi - Board Member
4421 Ferran Dr
Metairie, LA 70002

Betty Lauricella - Board Member
7300 Jefferson Hwy
Harahan, LA 70123

Mary Jane Becker - Board Member
200 Fountain St
Mandeville, LA 70448

Greg Buisson - Board Member
1044 Sena Dr
Metairie, LA 70005

Sybil Morial - Board Member
1101 Harrison Ave
New Orleans, LA 70122

Sandra Karcher - Board Member
303 Cedar Dr
Metairie, LA 70005

Dean Powery - Board Member
3300 W. Esplanade Ave
Metairie, LA 70002

Steve Schulkens - Board Member
4069 Tabony St
Metairie, LA 70006

Provide a summary of the project or program:
           Educational Broadcasting Foundation, Inc. (WLAE-TV) seeks state funding in the 2024 budget for operational costs for the television station. These expenses include salaries, equipment maintenance, interconnection, utilities, office supplies, insurance and professional services.

What is the budget relative to the project for which funding is requested?:
          Salaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . $64,000
          Professional Services. . . $55,600
          Contracts . . . . . . . . . . . $0
          Acquisitions . . . . . . . . . $0
          Major Repairs . . . . . . . $0
          Operating Services. . . . $130,400
          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?
          Since 1984, WLAE has been a public television station serving the population of Southeast Louisiana with high-quality and award-winning digital media content that educates, informs and inspires audiences of all ages. The station regularly produces and broadcasts programs in the public interest such as: NOLA Crime Crisis addressing the number one issue on the minds of citizens; Affordable Housing Matters assisting low-income residents with resources for renting or buying a place to call home; Coping Today helps viewers with the rising mental health crisis prevalent in our society, especially post Covid pandemic. Later in 2024, the station will launch the documentary film, The Warner Way, a profile of Principal Wayne Warner of Chalmette High School in St. Bernard Parish. Mr. Warner is the oldest and longest serving principal in America at the age of 80 and leading the school for 50 years. Also, later this year, WLAE will premiere the film Al Scramuzza-The Crawfish King, a look at the life of this entrepreneur and in 2025, the film Blue-The Life and Art of George Rodrigue will hit the screen depicting the legacy of this Louisiana Cajun artist famous for the Blue Dog paintings.
In addition, WLAE is an affiliate of Louisiana Public Broadcasting airing LPB programs in the New Orleans market such as Louisiana The State We're In, Louisiana Spotlight and press conferences from the Governor's office during emergency situations.

What are the goals and objectives for achieving such purpose?
          The objective of WLAE is to provide television programming content for instructional, educational and cultural purposes as a public TV entity licensed by the Federal Communications Commission. The station provides these services free over the airwaves via broadcast television and available on cable, satellite, digital media platforms and on social media.
The goal is supporting public television broadcasts for the citizens of Louisiana.
The station measures performance through viewer comments, emails, telephone and social media posts along with underwriting support from individuals and business organizations within the community.

What is the proposed length of time estimated by the entity to accomplish the purpose?
           Fiscal Year 8-1-24 to 7-31-25

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:  Tammy Cardinale 
                                       address:  3900 Howard Ave
New Orleans, LA 70125
                                       phone:  504-830-3708
                                       fax:  504-840-9838
                                       e-mail:  tcardinale@willwoods.org
                                       relationship to entity:  Director of Finance