The recipient entity's physical address:
           1520 THOMAS H. DELPIT DRIVE
BATON ROUGE LOUISIANA 70802

The recipient entity's mailing address (if different):
           1520 THOMAS H. DELPIT DRIVE
BATON ROUGE LOUISIANA 70802

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:  6642

What is the dollar amount of the request?  $50,000

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:
           Jimmy Porter-General Manager-1520 THOMAS DELPIT DR. BATON ROUGE, LA. 70802
Hagar B. Anderson-President- P.O. BOX 88 ROSEDALE LA. 70727
Calvin Nicholas-Vice President-908 WESTFIELD DR DENHAM SPRINGS LA. 70726
Christine Sparrow-Financial Secretary-1237 WEST GARFIELD ST BATON ROUGE LA. 70802
Alice Deggs-Asst. Sec.-1721 SPAIN ST. BATON ROUGE LA. 70802
Melody Evans-Treasurer-15441 S. HARRELLS FERRY RD. BATON ROUGE LA.70816
Lisa Parker-Chaplain-P.O. BOX 78356 BATON ROUGE LA.70837
Chris Toombs-Sergeant-At-Arms-2222 GEN ADAMS AVE. 37107 BATON ROUGE LA.70810
Terrel Kent-Parliamentarian-2606GALVEZ ST. BATON ROUGE LA.70805
Melvin Mitchell Sr.-Board Member-6261 GABRIEL OAKS DR. BATON ROUGE LA.70820

Provide a summary of the project or program:
           The purpose of these funds will be to underwrite the following program elements:
1. Initiate much needed facility repairs,
2. Continue mechanical upgrades and renovations of aged environmental and electrical systems,
3. Replace crumbling internal and external infrastructure,
4. Establish a modernized lighting and security programs,
5. Preserve historical artifacts and materials located in the Old McKinley High museum,
6. Sustain existing community civic and educational programs and to serve as a support hub for impactful educational, health related and community services.
7. Fund longstanding shortages of professionally and technically trained staff
Specifically, to work towards preservation of Old McKinley, to maintain operational assets, fund annual maintenance & repairs; Continue to use the Old Mckinley Center as a local, state, regional and national civic center; to train and provide work experiences for community residents and businesses; Plan, schedule and support educational and community charitable services and resources; Encourage impactful scientific events, activities, and programs; We desperately need at least $50,000 in 2025-26 to fund the purposed listed above.
We desperately need the requested funds immediately for there are no other sources of funding available to support the identified programs and community-based services which are outlined in the goals and objectives of the Old McKinley Historical Center.

What is the budget relative to the project for which funding is requested?:
          Salaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,581
          Professional Services. . . $0
          Contracts . . . . . . . . . . . $0
          Acquisitions . . . . . . . . . $2,301
          Major Repairs . . . . . . . $43,118
          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?
          Between July 1, 2025 and June 30, 2026 the funds requested will be used to continue preservation efforts of the Old McKinley High, including maintenance, health related, civic and public service operations, so as to be a support hub for impactful local, city, regional and state educational and community charitable services.

What are the goals and objectives for achieving such purpose?
          GOAL: Continue preservation efforts of the Old McKinley High, including maintenance and operations, so as to be a support hub for impactful educational and community charitable services.
OBJECTIVES:
1. Initiate much needed facility repairs- Sept 30, 2025,
2. Continue mechanical upgrades and renovations of aged environmental and electrical systems- July 1, 2025 - Jun 30, 2026
3. Replace crumbling internal and external infrastructure- July 1, 2025 - Jun 30, 2026
4. Establish a modernized lighting and security programs- July 1, 2025 - Jun 30, 2026
5. Preserve historical artifacts and materials located in the Old McKinley High museum- July 1, 2025 - Jun 30, 2026,
6. Sustain existing community civic and educational programs and to serve as a support hub for impactful educational, health related and community services- July 1, 2025 - Jun 30, 2026.
7. Fund longstanding shortages of professionally and technically trained staff- July 1, 2025 - Jun 30, 2026

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

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:  Melvin Mitchell 
                                       address:  6261 Gabriel Oaks Drive
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70820 or

1520 Thomas H. Delpit
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70802
                                       phone:  2256145065
                                       fax:  2253838110
                                       e-mail:  mitch.mitchell999@gmail.com
                                       relationship to entity:  Board Member