NGO Funding Request


The recipient entity's full legal name:  Gentilly Development District

The recipient entity's physical address:
           2051 Caton Street, Suite 820483, New Orleans, LA 70122

The recipient entity's mailing address (if different):
           2051 Caton Street, Suite 820483, New Orleans, LA 70122

Type of Entity (for instance, a nonprofit corporation):  Other

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

The last four digits of the entity's taxpayer ID number:  1416

What is the dollar amount of the request?  $100,000

What type of request is this?  General 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:
           Senator Joe Bouie, Chairman, Commissioner, 6305 Elysian Fields Ave, Suite 405, New Orleans, 70122
Senator Jimmy Harris, Vice Chair, Commissioner, 7240 Crowder Blvd Suite 406, NOLA 70126
Rep. Matthew Willard, Treasurer, Commissioner, 200 Lakeshore Dr. Room 212, New Orleans, LA 70122
Councilmember Eugene Green, Commissioner, 1300 Perdido St, Room 2w20, New Orleans, LA 70122
State Rep. Candace Newell, 6001 Stars and Stripes, New Orleans, LA 70126
Pastor Aubry Watson, Commissioner 7030 Coventry St, NOLA 70126
Nick Harris, Dillard University, 2601 Gentilly Blvd, New Orleans LA 70122, Commissioner


Provide a summary of the project or program:
           Proposed projects that will beautify Gentilly and promote safety to increase economic development

What is the budget relative to the project for which funding is requested?:
          Salaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . $10,000
          Professional Services. . . $5,000
          Contracts . . . . . . . . . . . $0
          Acquisitions . . . . . . . . . $0
          Major Repairs . . . . . . . $75,000
          Operating Services. . . . $10,000
          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?
          The Gentilly Development District (GDD), was created through state legislation, receives annual funding that is used to directly benefit the community by supporting economic growth, beautification and crime prevention.

What are the goals and objectives for achieving such purpose?
          The Gentilly Development District (GDD) provides cooperative economic development between the district, the State of Louisiana, the City of New Orleans, and the owners of businesses and property within the district in order to provide for renovation, restoration, beautification and development within the district.

What is the proposed length of time estimated by the entity to accomplish the purpose?
           July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025

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:
                 Senator Joe Bouie, Chairman, Commissioner, 6305 Elysian Fields Ave, Suite 405, New Orleans, 70122
Senator Jimmy Harris, Vice Chair, Commissioner, 7240 Crowder Blvd Suite 406, NOLA 70126
Rep. Matthew Willard, Treasurer, Commissioner, 200 Lakeshore Dr. Room 212, New Orleans, LA 70122
Councilmember Eugene Green, Commissioner, 1300 Perdido St, Room 2w20, New Orleans, LA 70122
State Rep. Candace Newell, 6001 Stars and Stripes, New Orleans, LA 70126
Pastor Aubry Watson, Commissioner 7030 Coventry St, NOLA 70126
Nick Harris, Dillard University, 2601 Gentilly Blvd, New Orleans LA 70122, Commissioner

    
     (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:
                 0

     (d) The position, if any, held by the official or immediate family member in the recipient entity:
                  Commissioners

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:  Gretchen Bradford 
                                       address:  4230 Mithra Street
New Orleans, LA 70126

                                       phone:  5048134164
                                       fax: 
                                       e-mail:  gretchenbbradford@gmail.com
                                       relationship to entity:  Chairperson/Chief Executive Officer