The recipient entity's physical address:
           3306 Westheimer Drive
Suite A
Shreveport, La. 71103

The recipient entity's mailing address (if different):
           3306 Westheimer Drive
Suite A
Shreveport, La. 71103

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

If the entity is a corporation, list the names of the incorporators:
          Thank you so much for your assistance in the matter of the tax-exempt status of the WIN Foundation of Louisiana.

I took the time to research the link that was provided to you by Mr. Stephen A. Martin.

The link provides no substantive information on the posture of our application. By way of review:

We submitted an application for a new tax-exempt organization.
We have no communication from the IRS regarding the receipt of our application.
We have no communication from the IRS regarding the status of our application and the posture of our application.
At this point, our organization is in serious jeopardy of missing out on major financial opportunities from organizations seeking to make major investments in our program of work in our community.

Please allow this letter to evidence our serious concern and desire to get a resolution to this matter so that our foundation may move forward with the very important work we were organized to complete.

The last four digits of the entity's taxpayer ID number:  4903

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:
           Shonda D. Stone, 3306 Westheimer, Shreveport, La. 71103
Arthur Thompson, 9308 Shenandoah Circle, Shreveport, La. 71115
Winston Riddick, 1563 Oakley Drive, Baton Rouge, La. 70806
Timothy Hardy, 3070 Yorktown, Baton Rouge, La. 70808
Lydia Jackson, 108 Plano, Shreveport, La. 71103
Donovan Stone, 122 Holcomb, Shreveport, La. 71103

Provide a summary of the project or program:
           The Jesse N. Stone Jr. Foundation’s “Legal Voices” program is designed to prepare high school students for future academic and professional success, with a focus on careers in the legal field. Through targeted instruction in critical thinking, oral advocacy, writing, and reading comprehension, students will gain essential skills to navigate complex information, construct arguments, and communicate effectively. The program uses experiential learning, academic enrichment, and mentorship to foster intellectual growth and engagement.

What is the budget relative to the project for which funding is requested?:
          Salaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . $0
          Professional Services. . . $60,000
          Contracts . . . . . . . . . . . $40,000
          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?
          This program supports the public interest by:
• Strengthening students’ core academic competencies critical to postsecondary and career success.
• Promoting civic awareness through exposure to legal processes and principles.
• Encouraging analytical thinking and communication, which are fundamental to informed citizenship and effective participation in public life.
• Expanding access to enrichment opportunities through structured programs and mentorship.

What are the goals and objectives for achieving such purpose?
          Objectives
1. Enhance reading comprehension through legal texts and structured analysis.
2. Develop clear, persuasive writing and legal reasoning skills.
3. Strengthen public speaking and oral argument through debate and mock trial.
4. Promote critical thinking using case-based discussion and Socratic questioning.

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:
                
    
     (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:  Calvin Lester 
                                       address:  3907 Eddy Place
                                       phone:  318-518-0197
                                       fax: 
                                       e-mail:  jnstonejrfoundation@gmail.com
                                       relationship to entity:  Executive Director