NGO Funding Request


The recipient entity's full legal name:  Baton Rouge Delta Development Corporation (BRDDC)

The recipient entity's physical address:
           *** Confidential Address ***

The recipient entity's mailing address (if different):
           P.O. Box 74782
Baton Rouge, LA 70874-4762


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

If the entity is a corporation, list the names of the incorporators:
          Alexis Ray Russell, Co-Chair
Ashley Cox Coates, Chair
Claudette Keith
Deanna Mattos
Inga Q. Collins
Janet Cook
Kalonda J Carmouche
Lisa Lee
Meridia Sanders
Monica Bell-Malbrue
Nikki Honore
Quinesha Morgan
Sandra Harris
Tiffany N Robinson
Tisha McKinney
Yoursheka D. Butler


The last four digits of the entity's taxpayer ID number:  8785

What is the dollar amount of the request?  $15,000

What type of request is this?  Both

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:
           Alexis Ray Russell 14430 Caribbean Drive, Gonzales, LA 70737
Ashley Cox Coates 8119 Brennen Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70818
Claudette Keith 3055 Woodglynn Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70814
Deanna Mattos 21445 West Grove Drive, Zachary, LA 70791
Inga Q. Collins 17521 Martin Lake Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70816
Janet Cook PO Box 78101, Baton Rouge, LA 70837
Kalonda J. Carmouche 17331 W Cherry Creek Drive, Prairieville, LA 70769
Lisa Lee 3742 W Wendover Drive, Baton Rouge, La 70814
Meridia Sanders 10732 S Mall Drive, Apt 421, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
Monica Bell-Malbrue 12111 Catalina Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70814
Nikki Honore 8135 Albert Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Quinesha Morgan 16071 Magnolia Trace Parkway, Baton Rouge, LA 70817
Sandra Harris 5750 D’Juanna Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70811
Tiffany N Robinson 15429 Woodlore Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70816-1563
Tisha McKinney 10143 Ridgely Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
Yoursheka D. Butler 3850 Loup Lane, Brusly, LA 70719


Provide a summary of the project or program:
           The Baton Rouge Delta Development Corporation (BRDDC) is committed to expanding and improving the Greater Baton Rouge Community through educational, economic, health and cultural activities that affect the welfare and development of the underserved and un-served populations of African Americans. Additionally, the BRDDC has the intent to restore a variety of operating materials, equipment, and infrastructure of the facility where community programming management and facilitation occurs. Dedicated to a culture of philanthropy, the BRDDC provides scholarships to college bound students, community service awards to deserving nonprofit
organizations, and donations to key causes that impact the betterment of life for the community.


What is the budget relative to the project for which funding is requested?:
          Salaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . $0
          Professional Services. . . $0
          Contracts . . . . . . . . . . . $0
          Acquisitions . . . . . . . . . $0
          Major Repairs . . . . . . . $5,000
          Operating Services. . . . $0
          Other Charges. . . . . . . $10,000

Does your organization have any outstanding audit issues or findings?  Yes

If 'Yes' is your organization working with the appropriate governmental agencies to resolve those issues or findings?
          Yes

What is the entity's public purpose, sought to be achieved through the use of state monies?
          The corporation is organized exclusively for charitable, religious, educational and/or scientific purposed. Its activities include but are not limited to research and educational projects and endeavors in areas of educational, sociological, economic, technological, scientific, and cultural development.

What are the goals and objectives for achieving such purpose?
          The BRDDC has the intent to restore a variety of operating materials and equipment used with the facility where community programming management and facilitation occurs. The project’s goal is to strengthen and expand the charitable, educational, and public service programs the BRDDC. The BRDDC will complete projects through an array of public service initiatives through youth enrichment programs and preservation of the community facility for community programming facilitation and management occur.

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

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:  Ashley Cox Coates 
                                       address:  P.O. Box 74782, Baton Rouge, La 70874
                                       phone:  2253014079
                                       fax: 
                                       e-mail:  chair@brddc.org
                                       relationship to entity:  Board Chair