NGO Funding Request


The recipient entity's full legal name:  The Strand Theatre of Shreveport Corporation

The recipient entity's physical address:
           619 Louisiana Ave.
Shreveport, LA 71101


The recipient entity's mailing address (if different):
           PO Box 1547
Shreveport, LA 71165


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

If the entity is a corporation, list the names of the incorporators:
          Stephen Roberts
Joe Psalmonds
Tim Quinn
Jodie GLorioso
Matt McCullin
Andrew Larson
Candy Beaird
Ginger Clarke
Brady Harris
Dee Peterson
Andrew Crawford
Christopher Coe
Lamar Pugh
John Manno Jr.
Jeff Spikes
Lisa Johnson


The last four digits of the entity's taxpayer ID number:  0065

What is the dollar amount of the request?  $1,534,000

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:
           Stephen Roberts, President
6034 East Ridge Drive
Shreveport, LA 71106

Jodie Glorioso, VP Programming
4847 Crescent Drive
Shreveport, LA 71106

Matt McCullin, Treasurer
5675 Bittersweet Dr
Bossier City, LA 71112

Joe Psalmonds, VP Fundraising
3201 Dee Street
Shreveport, LA 71105

Timothy Quinn, Secretary
836 Ontario Street
Shreveport, LA 71106

Candy Beaird
1350 Forest Creek Dr
Shreveport, LA 71104

Ginger Clarke
747 Thora
Shreveport, LA 71106

Christopher Coe
940 College St
Shreveport, LA 71104

Andrew Crawford
142 Centenary Circle
Shreveport, LA 71104

Brady Harris
6121 Fern Ave. # 83
Shreveport, LA 71105

Andrew Larson
345 Drexel
Shreveport, LA 71106

Keith D. Peterson
1110 Richmond Circle
Shreveport, LA 71106

Lamar Pugh
333 Texas St. Ste. 1200
Shreveport, LA 71101

Lisa Johnson
932 Delaware
Shreveport, LA 71106

Jeff Spikes
417 Lake St
Shreveport, LA 71101

John Manno
101 Woodvale Creek Cir
Bossier City, LA 71111

Jenifer Hill, Executive Director
734 Slattery Blvd.
Shreveport, LA 71104


Provide a summary of the project or program:
           The 1925 Strand Theatre, a National Historic Landmark, was rescued from probable destruction, restored and re-opened in 1984 as a non-profit presenting organization. Listed on the National Historic Register, the Strand is often photographed, filmed for tourism promotions and toured. Since the re-opening, the Strand has played a crucial role in helping to maintain cultural and economic vitality in the North Louisiana parishes that she serves. Restoration and repairs would enable the Strand Theatre to continue providing a quality venue for local and touring artists, and for the local community, culturally and economically. First requested in 2007, the needs of The Strand have now become critical. The repairs and renovations to the Strand Theatre that are needed: 1. Complete the third floor restrooms - plumbing was roughed in during the 1978-1984 renovations, but never completed 2. Building exterior waterproofing to protect exterior envelope integrity. 3. Upgrade/replace new elevator for handicap access to restrooms and upper floors. 4. New HVAC for office building portion. 5. Repair orchestra pit hydraulic system 6. Overhead plaster repair - requires extensive scaffolding. 7.Replace stage flooring - top covering - due to age and water damage. 8. Replacement of the weathered doors and upgrade of closers and hardware on interior doors. 9. Upgrade of Fire Evac System and Controls. 10. Asbestos abatement - backstage stairwell, office stairwell and HVAC house on roof. 11. Electrical needs - upgrade of outside safety lighting. 12. Repair stage fly system. 13. Office building carpet replacement. 14. Enlargement of box office area. Previous years' requests included replacing the HVAC chiller, tinting large plate glass windows, replacing all fluorescent lighting with LED, replacing loading dock door, replacing hearing impaired system, adding handrails in the balconies, replacement of the Stage Fly System ropes, rewiring and lighting of marquee - this work has been completed out of necessity. Also out of necessity, new repairs are required and have been included. The request for 23-24 reflects the work done and that money included in the match, therefore, the request total has changed, while the amount expected from the state remains the same.

What is the budget relative to the project for which funding is requested?:
          Salaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . $457,060
          Professional Services. . . $11,550
          Contracts . . . . . . . . . . . $0
          Acquisitions . . . . . . . . . $0
          Major Repairs . . . . . . . $330,000
          Operating Services. . . . $608,010
          Other Charges. . . . . . . $93,780

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?
          To manage cultural events while preserving the State Theatre of Louisiana - the historic Strand.

What are the goals and objectives for achieving such purpose?
          Restoration and repairs will enable The Strand Theatre to continue to provide a historic quality venue, The State Theatre of Louisiana, for local and touring artists and for the local community. The Strand Theatre hires a local staff, stage crew and many other Louisiana artists and workers. The Strand offers an annual $3.5 million economic impact on the area, while the cultural impact is immeasurable.

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:
                
    
     (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:  Jenifer Hill 
                                       address:  619 Louisiana Ave.
Shreveport, LA 71101

                                       phone:  318-226-1481
                                       fax: 
                                       e-mail:  jenifer@thestrandtheatre.com
                                       relationship to entity:  Executive Director