The recipient entity's physical address:
           2533 Columbus Street
New Orleans, LA 70119

The recipient entity's mailing address (if different):
           2533 Columbus Street
New Orleans, LA 70119

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

If the entity is a corporation, list the names of the incorporators:
          Executive Director: Elise Gallinot Goldman
Board Chair: Michael Mimeles
Vice Chair: Erin Hymel
Treasurer: Jeremy Jones
Secretary: Dr. Gwenesta Melton

The last four digits of the entity's taxpayer ID number:  7355

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:
           Michael Mimeles, Chair
828 St. Charles Ave, #6
New Orleans, LA 70130
650-868-9690
mimeles1@mac.com

Dr. Gwenesta Melton, Secretary
443 Harlow Dr
Fayetteville, NC 28314
910-286-0983
gwen.melton@awirgroup.org

Jeremy Jones, Treasurer
1301 Dufossat St.
New Orleans, LA 70115
917-817-2459
jt.jones@yahoo.com

Rachel Bailey
1426 Marengo St
New Orleans, LA 70115-3815
rachel@baileyproject.com

Stephanie Coln
PO Box 15809
New Orleans, LA 70715
281-798-7169
stephanie.coln@regions.com

Ragan Gankendorff
1110 Dufossat St.
New Orleans, LA 70115
504-491-5131
rgankend@tulane.edu

Erin Hymel
415 Fairway Dr.
New Orleans, LA 70124
504-430-5110


Seth Levine
1325 N. Lopez St. New Orleans, LA 70119
504-491-7907
slevine@joneswalker.com

Tiffany Lin
925 Foucher St.
New Orleans, LA 70115
917-497-9244
tlin@tulane.edu

Megan Manning
2635 LePage
New Orleans, LA 70119
985-507-5590
meganmaemanning@gmail.com

Tiffany Murdock
3819 Camp St
New Orleans, La. 70115
541-816-5869
tiffany.murdock@ochsner.org

Lawrence “LAW” Parker
170 Olivia Run
Atlanta, GA 303439
917-266-2270
info@freemanrevival.com

John Rareshide
1430 Toledano St
New Orleans, LA 70115
504-343-6098
johnrareshide@cox.net

Trenton “T-Ray” Thomas
4501 Copernicus Street
New Orleans, LA 70131
504-289-8566
tray@t-raytheviolinist.com


Brooke Wyatt
918 General Haig Street
New Orleans, LA 70124
410-218-9183
dr.bewyatt@gmail.com

Terrence Sanders-Smith
artvoicesbooks@gmail.com


Emeritus
Allison Stewart
900 S. Peters Street #15
New Orleans, LA 70130
(H) 522-3134
allisonjstewart@gmail.com

Provide a summary of the project or program:
           This project will directly support free and donation based programming at KID smART’s recently moved into its newly renovated 11,000sf KID smART Center for Arts & Education (Center). The Center is KID smART’s home and a hub for the city's arts education community. By expanding our space, we will grow our annual impact from 3,200 to 8,200 children - nearly 3x the lives changed. In addition to 6 classroom studios, meeting and training space is available for other community arts and culture groups. Limited affordable space is a challenge for many community-based organizations, and we have built partnerships to allow the space to be used by many within the arts and education sector. The scope of the Arts & Education Center extends far beyond KID smART’s current reach. While we continue to work with public schools and expand our Creative Schools programming, we are building our portfolio and impact through highly increased outreach events for families, out-of-school time programming for youth and adults, our Bloomberg Arts Internship program, and the addition of daytime Creative Aging programs.
KID smART’s Center for Arts & Education is located in the 7th Ward in New Orleans, at 2533 Columbus St, just behind historic Bayou Road. KID smART completed the purchase of this building in August of 2024. Initially constructed in 1938, the two-story wooden schoolhouse served as an elementary school until August 26, 2005, the Friday before Katrina struck New Orleans.

What is the budget relative to the project for which funding is requested?:
          Salaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . $0
          Professional Services. . . $0
          Contracts . . . . . . . . . . . $0
          Acquisitions . . . . . . . . . $0
          Major Repairs . . . . . . . $396,042
          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?
          KID smART cultivates imagination, critical thinking, and human connection for learners of all ages through arts education, community programming, and creative partnerships. We envision a future where every person has access to transformative arts experiences that spark learning, connection, and possibility.The KID smART Center for Arts & Education allows KID smART to utilize resources in ways most beneficial to students, teachers, and the community. With a devoted team of experts committed to joyful engagement in learning through the arts, establishing this facility provides the ability to reach students beyond school hours and grow our impact exponentially. New Orleans students deserve access to high-quality arts programs that nurture their creativity and enrich their lives. It's been proven that students with access to arts education are five times less likely to drop out of school. The center cultivates a connection to the arts and nurtures relationships between community members. This is a space that all people find welcoming and inspiring—a place to learn together, explore their artistic passions, and flourish creatively. The Center provides KID smART with a space to offer workshops and classes to people of all ages (from early childhood to creative aging) and further community connections.

What are the goals and objectives for achieving such purpose?
          KID smART created a five-year strategic plan with world-renowned nonprofit consultant Michael Kaiser. Within the plan is the vast expansion of KID smART programming to almost triple the number of people served within the first year to 8,200. To date, new programming has included:
Monthly Educator Trainings and Workshops
Summer Camps
Multidisciplinary Arts Classes and Workshops
Community Outreach and Artmaking Events
Convening and Exhibition Space
In spring of 2027 we will expand even further to include Early Childhood Arts Classes, Homeschool Partnerships, and Creative Aging Programs.
It is notable that all KID smART Center programming within the first year is offered on a free or donation basis, making participation barrier free to our community members, while keeping programming of the highest quality.

What is the proposed length of time estimated by the entity to accomplish the purpose?
           Programming will take place between July 1, 2027 and June 30, 2028

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:  Elise Gallinot Goldman 
                                       address:  2533 Columbus St.
New Orleans, LA 70119
                                       phone:  5049401990
                                       fax: 
                                       e-mail:  elise@kidsmart.org
                                       relationship to entity:  Executive Director