NGO Funding Request


The recipient entity's full legal name:  The Young Men's Christian Association of the Capital Area

The recipient entity's physical address:
           350 S. Foster Dr.
Baton Rouge, LA 70806


The recipient entity's mailing address (if different):
           350 S. Foster Dr.
Baton Rouge, LA 70806


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:  8994

What is the dollar amount of the request?  $1,300,000

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:
           Andy Blumberg
Board Chair
2150 Donray Dr.
Baton Rouge, LA 70809

Amy Province
Vice Chair
400 Convention St., Ste. 900
Baton Rouge, LA 70802

Ralph Bender
840 Chevelle Dr.
Baton Rouge, LA 70806

Adonica Duggan
4104 Main St.
Zachary, LA 70791

Chris Spencer
327 Woodgate Blvd.
Baton Rouge, LA 70808

Mark Goodson
14648 Memorial Tower Dr.
Baton Rouge, LA 70810

Jason Dupree
1226 Glenmore
Baton Rouge, LA 70806

Chris Follmer
10310 The Grove Blvd.
Baton Rouge, LA 70836

Machaela Golden
36495 S. Winding Ridge Dr.
Prairieville, LA 70769

Jason Rogers
4465 Inniswold Rd.
Baton Rouge, LA 70809

Kevin Cunningham
5341 Riverbend Blvd.
Baton Rouge, LA 70820



Quintillis Lawrence
13628 Brookview Dr.
Baton Rouge, LA 70816

Vic Weston
3556 S Lakeshore Dr.
Baton Rouge, LA 70808

Jake Manship
5753 Belle Grove Ave.
Baton Rouge, LA 70820

Ricky Blanton
5014 S. Laurel Creek Ct.
Baton Rouge, LA 70817

Kristy McKearn
2912 McIlhenny Dr.
Baton Rouge, LA 70809

Paul Doulgas
1739 Great Oak Dr.
Baton Rouge, LA 70810

Rowdy Gaudet
5825 Belle Grove Ave.
Baton Rouge, LA 70820

Lauren Fitch
6432 Goodwood Ave.
Baton Rouge, LA 70806

Jenni Peters
2055 Perkins Rd.
Baton Rouge, LA 70808

Edmund Giering
2244 Cloverdale Ave.
Baton Rouge, LA 70808

Melissa Oubre
38223 Buckhead Dr.
Prairieville, LA 70769

Christian Engle
President & CEO
1347 Notting Hill Dr.
Baton Rouge, LA 70810


Provide a summary of the project or program:
           In Louisiana, drowning is the third leading cause of injury-related death in children ages 0-14. According to the CDC, formal swimming lessons can reduce drowning by 88%. Pool renovations at the Paula G. Manship YMCA (70810) are urgent to continue offering lessons in our community. One of the Ys Strategic Initiatives is to reduce drowning in the Baton Rouge Community. By fixing and renovating our existing pool we will be able to provide this service for years to come.

What is the budget relative to the project for which funding is requested?:
          Salaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . $0
          Professional Services. . . $0
          Contracts . . . . . . . . . . . $0
          Acquisitions . . . . . . . . . $0
          Major Repairs . . . . . . . $1,173,000
          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?
          Not Applicable

What is the entity's public purpose, sought to be achieved through the use of state monies?
          In Louisiana, drowning is the third leading cause of injury-related death in children ages 0-14. According to the CDC, formal swimming lessons can reduce drowning by 88%. Pool renovations are urgent to continue offering lessons in our community.

What are the goals and objectives for achieving such purpose?
          One of the Ys Strategic Initiatives is to reduce drowning in the Baton Rouge Community. By fixing and renovating our existing pool we will be able to provide this service for years to come. The Y also works to providing financial assistance to ensure access is available for all.

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

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:
                 N/A
    
     (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:
                 N/A

     (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: 
               N/A

(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:
               N/A

          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:
                 N/A

(d) The nature of the contract, including a description of the goods or services provided or to be provided pursuant to the contract:
               N/A


Contact Information
name:  Christian Engle 
                                       address:  350 S. Foster Dr.
Baton Rouge, LA 70806

                                       phone:  2252956679
                                       fax: 
                                       e-mail:  cengle@ymcabr.org
                                       relationship to entity:  President & CEO