The recipient entity's physical address:
           2021 Harding Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70807

The recipient entity's mailing address (if different):
           2021 Harding Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70807

Type of Entity (for instance, a nonprofit corporation):  Other

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

The last four digits of the entity's taxpayer ID number:  6257

What is the dollar amount of the request?  $300,000

What type of request is this?  Capital Outlay 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:
           Cynthia Sampey-Chair of Executive Board
Dr. Karen Burton-Lights-President
Euphemia Smith-1st Vice President
Nakeisha Cleveland-2nd Vice President
Dr. Celia Bridgeforth-3rd Vice President
Yolanda Pitts-Secretary
Dena White-Assistant Secretary
Margaret Gordon-Treasurer
Claudine Anderson Financial Secretary

Provide a summary of the project or program:
           This is a supplemental request for the Mu Zeta Foundation Expansion Project, funded with a $300,000 appropriation in Act 485 of the 2021 Regular Session. The Foundation has received $260,000 of those state funds and has met its required 25% match. This request adds to that award so the project can be completed; it is not a new project.
The Foundation has completed every step required to build. Williams and Williams Architecture, LLC designed the minimum 2,000 sq. ft. addition. The project was advertised in The Advocate three times as state bid law requires. A pre-bid conference drew about 20 attendees, Addendum No. 1 was issued, and bids will be publicly opened at the Foundation house on November 10, 2026. Contract award will follow FP&C approval.
Construction costs have risen sharply since the 2020 estimate of $135 per square foot. Tariffs and higher prices for materials and labor have pushed the expected construction cost well above the funds available. The scope has not grown: the addition remains the minimum 2,000 sq. ft. shown on the approved plans. The Foundation requests $300,000 in additional state funds, matched by $100,000 in membership funds on hand. This covers the current shortfall, further price increases before contract award, and a 10% construction contingency. Without these funds, the project cannot go to contract and the state's 2021 investment cannot be completed.
The Mu Zeta Foundation house, built in 1980 at 2021 Harding Boulevard, was the first sorority house erected and owned by Black women in Louisiana. It was designed by Henry Thurman, Louisiana's first African-American registered architect. Today it hosts mentoring and tutoring for K-12 students, scholarship programs, support for pregnant women and new mothers, meals for seniors and the homeless, and enrichment for seniors. The current 2,200 sq. ft. building cannot hold these programs at once or separate youth by age group, as national mentoring guidance recommends. The Foundation has limited the number of people it serves for lack of space.
The completed addition will give North Baton Rouge a 2,000 sq. ft. multipurpose room for youth, families, seniors and community groups. All services are delivered by volunteers at no cost to participants and are funded by member dues and donations.

What is the budget relative to the project for which funding is requested?:
          Salaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . $0
          Professional Services. . . $50,000
          Contracts . . . . . . . . . . . $0
          Acquisitions . . . . . . . . . $0
          Major Repairs . . . . . . . $175,000
          Operating Services. . . . $50,000
          Other Charges. . . . . . . $25,000

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?
          Not Applicable

What is the entity's public purpose, sought to be achieved through the use of state monies?
          Complete the 2,000 sq. ft. addition to the 2,200 sq. ft. Mu Zeta Foundation house, already designed and out for bid, so it can deliver life-skills services to K-12 youth, pregnant women and new mothers, seniors, and the homeless.

What are the goals and objectives for achieving such purpose?
          Complete the addition in FY 2027-2028, then expand age-grouped youth mentoring and tutoring, family support, senior meals and enrichment, and scholarship programs, and open the room to partner community and youth organizations.

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

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:
                 None
    
     (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:
                 None

     (c) The percentage of the official's or immediate family member's ownership interest in the recipient entity, if any:
                 0

     (d) The position, if any, held by the official or immediate family member in the recipient entity:
                  None

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:
                 None

(d) The nature of the contract, including a description of the goods or services provided or to be provided pursuant to the contract:
               None


Contact Information
name:  Cynthia Sampey 
                                       address:  2021 Harding Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70807
                                       phone:  225-921-0567
                                       fax: 
                                       e-mail:  1934muzeta@gmail.com
                                       relationship to entity:  Chair of Board