NGO Funding Request


The recipient entity's full legal name:  Twin Steeples Inc

The recipient entity's physical address:
           220 East Oak Street
Ponchatoula, LA 70454


The recipient entity's mailing address (if different):
           220 East Oak Street
Ponchatoula, LA 70454


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

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

The last four digits of the entity's taxpayer ID number:  1532

What is the dollar amount of the request?  $10,000

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:
           Kim Zabbia, president
211 N 7th Street
Ponchatoula, LA 70454

Aaron Gordon, secretary
255 East Oak Street
Ponchatoula, LA 70454

Felicia Jones, treasurer
PO Box 2193
Albany, LA 70711

Erin Wallace, executive director
19243 Providence Ridge
Hammond, LA 70403


Provide a summary of the project or program:
           Summer band camp for children and teens; intro to instruments and musical theory (week one); further enrichment for youth already familiar with instruments (week two)

What is the budget relative to the project for which funding is requested?:
          Salaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . $0
          Professional Services. . . $4,000
          Contracts . . . . . . . . . . . $0
          Acquisitions . . . . . . . . . $0
          Major Repairs . . . . . . . $0
          Operating Services. . . . $4,000
          Other Charges. . . . . . . $2,000

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?
          

What is the entity's public purpose, sought to be achieved through the use of state monies?
          Twin Steeples is dedicated to expanding the cultural and creative opportunities for all people in Ponchatoula and surrounding areas.

What are the goals and objectives for achieving such purpose?
          We provide free and low cost access to all forms of art.

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

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:
                 Kim Zabbia
211 N 7th Street
Ponchatoula, LA 70454

Kim is married to Ponchatoula mayor, Bob Zabbia.


     (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:
                  President of the Board (a volunteer postion)

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:  Erin Wallace 
                                       address:  220 East Oak Street
Ponchatoula, LA 70454

                                       phone:  9855100686
                                       fax: 
                                       e-mail:  EWallace@TwinSteeples.org
                                       relationship to entity:  Executive Director