NGO Funding Request


The recipient entity's full legal name:  Acadiana Operation We Care

The recipient entity's physical address:
           223 Stone Ave
Lafayette, LA 70507


The recipient entity's mailing address (if different):
           223 Stone Ave
Lafayette, LA 70507


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

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

The last four digits of the entity's taxpayer ID number:  5062

What is the dollar amount of the request?  $75,000

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:
           Jay Miller President
Sterling Miller Sec/Tres


Provide a summary of the project or program:
           We are in the process of updating and expanding our Television equipment to train Teenagers in the art of broadcasting. We teach high school students how to use photography and videography. We are also using the equipment expansion to train all area high schools of Acadiana to enhance their skills.

What is the budget relative to the project for which funding is requested?:
          Salaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . $0
          Professional Services. . . $75,000
          Contracts . . . . . . . . . . . $0
          Acquisitions . . . . . . . . . $0
          Major Repairs . . . . . . . $0
          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?
          We are working with area high schools to train their students in broadcasting. Training them in videography and photography.

What are the goals and objectives for achieving such purpose?
          We have the staff in place. We are in need of equipment purchases only. We just came back from the NAB conference and made all of our dejections regarding equipment needs.

What is the proposed length of time estimated by the entity to accomplish the purpose?
           We are planning to purchase asap. Classes will begin in September 2024

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: 
               

(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:  Jay Miller 
                                       address:  223 Stone Ave
Lafayette, LA 70507

                                       phone:  3373192655
                                       fax:  3372340214
                                       e-mail:  pjhobbies@mac.com
                                       relationship to entity:  President