NGO Funding Request


The recipient entity's full legal name:  9th Ward Field of Dreams

The recipient entity's physical address:
           6600 PLAZA DR SUITE 210
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70127


The recipient entity's mailing address (if different):
           6600 PLAZA DR SUITE 210
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70127


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

If the entity is a corporation, list the names of the incorporators:
          BRAIN BODAINICK

The last four digits of the entity's taxpayer ID number:  5007

What is the dollar amount of the request?  $5,275,302

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:
           ALVIN JOHNS, PRES
CHARLES WEBB, TREASURER
ROBERTY LEWIS, DIRECTOR
JOSEPH MARION, DIRECTOR
SHYROME CAREY, DIRECTOR
CEDERICK FAVAROTH, DIRECTOR
HON CHARLES JONES, INTERIM ED


Provide a summary of the project or program:
           The 9th Ward Field of Dreams is the collective vision of a few students and instructors to establish a 5,000-seat community football field with an Olympic-sized running tract, state of the art instant replay video screen, luxury VIP Suite and plenty of tailgating and parking areas. The stadium will also house a Hall of Fame dedicated to outstanding New Orleans athletes and coaches. The 9th Ward FOD was organized with the express purpose and missions of building this sport facility in the 9th Ward region of the City of New Orleans on the campus of the G.W. Carver High School.

What is the budget relative to the project for which funding is requested?:
          Salaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . $27,000
          Professional Services. . . $5,000
          Contracts . . . . . . . . . . . $35,000
          Acquisitions . . . . . . . . . $0
          Major Repairs . . . . . . . $0
          Operating Services. . . . $3,600
          Other Charges. . . . . . . $5,000

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?
          Yes

What is the entity's public purpose, sought to be achieved through the use of state monies?
          Sports is a major part of the heritage of Carver High School. Having graduated thousands of students, the Carver legacy is one of pride and honor. The stadium will be the practice and home field for Carver’s football and track programs and allowed priority use for other high schools under the jurisdiction of the Orleans Parish School Board. The stadium will also serve as a community resource for all Orleans Parish public, private and parochial schools as well as the New Orleans Recreation Department (NOPRD) and the Louisiana High School Athletics Association (LHSAA) events. The stadium will provide a major economic boost to the surrounding areas for many years.

What are the goals and objectives for achieving such purpose?
          After Hurricane Katrina G. W. Carver High School and the entire 9th Ward neighborhood was devastated and left without any adequate athletic facilities. To assist the athletic department, a group of teachers and community leaders started a fund-raising effort to build a football and track field. A group of alumni came in to assist with the project and this effort escalated to a 5000-seat stadium with an Olympic
style track and state of the art scoreboard and press club. The facility will be built adjacent to the school is
which is located on a 65-acre track of land and approximately 4 acres will be allocated for this project.


What is the proposed length of time estimated by the entity to accomplish the purpose?
           Starting with the first year of operations

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:
                 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:
                 None

     (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: 
               NONE

(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:
               NONE

          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:
                 NONE

(d) The nature of the contract, including a description of the goods or services provided or to be provided pursuant to the contract:
               NONE


Contact Information
name:  CHARLES F WEBB 
                                       address:  6600 PLAZA DR
SUTIE 210
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70127

                                       phone:  5042421781
                                       fax:  8885491415
                                       e-mail:  cfwebb1040@aol.com
                                       relationship to entity:  TREASURER