The recipient entity's physical address:
           23810 Eden Street
Plaquemine, LA 70764

The recipient entity's mailing address (if different):
           23810 Eden Street
Plaquemine, LA 70764

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

If the entity is a corporation, list the names of the incorporators:
          Charmaine Williams
Quanda Charles
Carmen Ginn
Francesca Mellieon-Williams

The last four digits of the entity's taxpayer ID number:  0942

What is the dollar amount of the request?  $250,000

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:
           Charmaine Williams, Executive Director
P O Box 1043, Plaquemine, LA 70765-1043

Quanda Charles
3778 Cane Ridge, Addis, LA 70710

Carmen Ginn
6625 Sumerlin Drive, Zachary, LA 70791

Francesca Mellieon-Williams
14476 Summerset Drive, Gonzales, LA 70791

Leuna S.A. Johnson
10056 Bunting, Baton Rouge. LA 70809

Provide a summary of the project or program:
           Expanding Community Resources and Outreach through Programming
The WISE Foundation has profoundly impacted Louisiana communities through diverse and effective programming activities, specifically tailored to address the needs of youth, young adults, professionals, and seniors across its service areas which include Iberville, West Baton Rouge, St. James, Ascension and Assumption parishes.

The need for resources and expansion is necessary to increase the capacity of the WISE Foundation and ensure that the organization can function and serve at its most optimal state. Resource development in materials, finances, infrastructure, and technology, will enhance the sustainability of our organization’s operations.

The organization will utilize the resources to expand their current ten programs and the infrastructure needed to support them.

What is the budget relative to the project for which funding is requested?:
          Salaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . $0
          Professional Services. . . $0
          Contracts . . . . . . . . . . . $50,000
          Acquisitions . . . . . . . . . $0
          Major Repairs . . . . . . . $40,000
          Operating Services. . . . $100,000
          Other Charges. . . . . . . $60,000

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?
          The need for resources and expansion is necessary to increase the capacity of the WISE Foundation and ensure that the organization can function and serve at its most optimal state. Resource development in materials, finances, and technology, will enhance the sustainability of our organization’s operations.

What are the goals and objectives for achieving such purpose?
          W.I.S.E. Foundation was established to serve as a resource and public service partner to support, supply, and address the need for critical services and tackle societal issues, not currently or sufficiently being addressed by the government nor the private sector. Some of the programs that are utilized to render the services are shared below.
The Excellence Academy:A high school ACT preparatory program
The Ivy Market: A showcase of locally owned small businesses.
The Secret Closet: Resource for workforce engagement
The Sisters’ Institute: A leadership and professional development program for women.
WISE Academy: A mentoring program for high school girls.
WISE Choices: Youth Mentoring Program, programming for responsible youth
WISE Donations A showcase of the foundation’s choice to pay it forward.

WISE Gala Highlight local musicians, artistry, and the culture of Louisiana.
WISE Love My HBCU Brunch Promotes college education and celebrates academic achievement.
Yoga on the Yard Therapy program to combat stress

What is the proposed length of time estimated by the entity to accomplish the purpose?
           18 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:
                
    
     (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:  Charmaine Williams 
                                       address:  PO Box 1043
Plaquemine, LA 70765-1043
                                       phone:  2259366583
                                       fax: 
                                       e-mail:  cwmstko@yahoo.com
                                       relationship to entity:  Executive Director