NGO Funding Request


The recipient entity's full legal name:  Dryades Young Men's Christian Association

The recipient entity's physical address:
           2220 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd.

The recipient entity's mailing address (if different):
           devans@dryadesymca.com

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

If the entity is a corporation, list the names of the incorporators:
          Barbara Lacen-Keller, 5581 Maple Ridge Drive, N. O. LA 70129
Carlos Hornbrook, 700 South Peters, 315, N. O. LA 70130
Cedric Patin, 1130 Thalia Street, N. O. LA 70113
Mary Joseph, 23 Glacier Court, N. O. LA 70131
Ed Shanklin, 12800 Hayne Blvd., N. O. LA 70128
Gilbert Jackson, 1734 S. Carrollton Ave., N. O. LA 70118
H. Kenneth Johnston, 8451 Aberdeen Road, N. O. LA 70127
Thomas Watson, 4400 St. Charles Ave., N. O. LA 70130
Samuel Odom, 7541 Parry St., N. O. LA 70128
Almarie Ford, 7071 Ridgefield Drive, N. O. LA 70128
Alex Selico-Dunn, 508 Park Blvd., N. O. LA 70114
Kennedra Watts, 9139 Fig Street, N. O. LA 70118
Douglas Evans, 1748 Jackson Ave., N. O. LA 70113


The last four digits of the entity's taxpayer ID number:  8019

What is the dollar amount of the request?  $7,898,800

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:
           Barbara Lacen-Keller, 5581 Maple Ridge Drive, N. O. LA 70129
Carlos Hornbrook, 700 South Peters, 315, N. O. LA 70130
Cedric Patin, 1130 Thalia Street, N. O. LA 70113
Mary Joseph, 23 Glacier Court, N. O. LA 70131
Ed Shanklin, 12800 Hayne Blvd., N. O. LA 70128
Gilbert Jackson, 1734 S. Carrollton Ave., N. O. LA 70118
H. Kenneth Johnston, 8451 Aberdeen Road, N. O. LA 70127
Thomas Watson, 4400 St. Charles Ave., N. O. LA 70130
Samuel Odom, 7541 Parry St., N. O. LA 70128
Almarie Ford, 7071 Ridgefield Drive, N. O. LA 70128
Alex Selico-Dunn, 508 Park Blvd., N. O. LA 70114
Kennedra Watts, 9139 Fig Street, N. O. LA 70118
Douglas Evans, 1748 Jackson Ave., N. O. LA 70113


Provide a summary of the project or program:
           The Dryades YMCA has been presented with the opportunity to acquire a former public school within its immediate service corridor. The site is comprised of 34,000 square feet, encompassing a square block. Acquisition and renovation of this location can be accomplished within the Capital Outlay existing fund balance.

What is the budget relative to the project for which funding is requested?:
          Salaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . $0
          Professional Services. . . $127,400
          Contracts . . . . . . . . . . . $0
          Acquisitions . . . . . . . . . $5,870,000
          Major Repairs . . . . . . . $1,274,000
          Operating Services. . . . $127,400
          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?
          Not Applicable

What is the entity's public purpose, sought to be achieved through the use of state monies?
          The Dryades YMCA has been presented with the opportunity to acquire a former public school within its immediate service corridor. The site is comprised of 34,000 square feet, encompassing a square block. Acquisition and renovation of this location can be accomplished within the Capital Outlay existing fund balance.

What are the goals and objectives for achieving such purpose?
          The Dryades YMCA has been presented with the opportunity to acquire a former public school within its immediate service corridor. The site is comprised of 34,000 square feet, encompassing a square block. Acquisition and renovation of this location can be accomplished within the Capital Outlay existing fund balance.

What is the proposed length of time estimated by the entity to accomplish the purpose?
           2 years

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:
                 None

     (d) The position, if any, held by the official or immediate family member in the recipient entity:
                  None

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:
                None

          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:
                 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:  Douglas Evans 
                                       address:  2220 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd.
                                       phone:  5045228811
                                       fax:  5045227739
                                       e-mail:  devans@dryadesymca.com
                                       relationship to entity:  CEO