Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Nonexempt Charitable Trust
Treated as a Private Foundation
Note. The foundation may be able to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements.
OMB No. 1545-0052
2011
For calendar year 2011, or tax year beginning 09-01-2011 , and ending 08-31-2012
G
Check all that apply:
Name of foundation
VICTOR & CLARA C BATTIN FOUNDATION
 

Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)C/O MIRIAM CAHN 11 FIFTH AVENUEROOM/SUITE 11ERoom/suite
City or town, state, and ZIP code
NEW YORK, NY100034342
A Employer identification number

13-6124399
B Telephone number (see page 10 of the instructions)

(212) 475-9011
C bullet
D 1. bullet
H Check type of organization:
2. bullet
I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)bullet$1,575,034J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
E bullet
F bullet
Part I Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see page 11 of the instructions).) (a) Revenue and
expenses per
books 		(b) Net investment
income 		(c) Adjusted net
income 		(d) Disbursements
for charitable
purposes
(cash basis only)
Revenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule)  
2 Check bullet
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments      
4 Dividends and interest from securities...... 30,274 30,274 30,274
5a Gross rents..............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 117,511
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 368,651
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 117,511
8 Net short-term capital gain......... 3,560
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule).......      
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 147,785 147,785 33,834
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 12,500      
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule)......... Click to see attachment 773 773 773  
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 7,000 7,000 7,000  
c Other professional fees (attach schedule)....        
17 Interest............... 32 32 32  
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see page 14 of the instructions) Click to see attachment 961 961 961  
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......        
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 22,463 22,463 22,463  
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 43,729 31,229 31,229 0
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid........ 65,000 65,000
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 108,729 31,229 31,229 65,000
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 39,056
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 116,556
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)... 2,605
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see page 30 of the instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2011)
Form 990-PF (2011)
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Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.)		 Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing............... 54,092 39,698 39,698
2 Savings and temporary cash investments..........      
3 Accounts receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
4 Pledges receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
5 Grants receivable.................      
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see page 15 of the
instructions)....................      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
8 Inventories for sale or use...............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges...........      
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)........ 1,099,605 Click to see attachment1,151,100 1,535,336
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)........      
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans..............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule)...........      
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
15 Other assets (describe bullet)      
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 1,153,697 1,190,798 1,575,034
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........    
18 Grants payable...................    
19 Deferred revenue..................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe bullet)    
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)..........   0
Net Assets or Fund Balances bullet
and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
24 Unrestricted....................    
25 Temporarily restricted................    
26 Permanently restricted................    
bullet
and complete lines 27 through 31.
27 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds.........    
28 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
29 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds 1,153,697 1,190,798
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see page 17 of the
instructions).................... 1,153,697 1,190,798
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see page 17 of
the instructions).................. 1,153,697 1,190,798
Part III Analysis of Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances
1 Total net assets or fund balances at beginning of year—Part II, column (a), line 30 (must agree
with end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return)............... 1 1,153,697
2 Enter amount from Part I, line 27a..................... 2 39,056
3 Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet 3  
4 Add lines 1, 2, and 3.......................... 4 1,192,753
5 Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment 5 1,955
6 Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30. 6 1,190,798
Form 990-PF (2011)
Form 990-PF (2011)
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Part IV
Capital Gains and Losses for Tax on Investment Income
(a) List and describe the kind(s) of property sold (e.g., real estate,
2-story brick warehouse; or common stock, 200 shs. MLC Co.) 		(b) How acquired
P—Purchase
D—Donation 		(c) Date acquired
(mo., day, yr.) 		(d) Date sold
(mo., day, yr.)
1 a LIBERTY GLOBAL INC P 2011-06-15 2011-11-29
b LIBERTY GLOBAL INC P 2008-04-14 2011-11-30
c VISA INC P 2010-12-16 2012-04-03
d ADAMS EXPRESS CO P 2007-12-28 2012-05-16
e DIAGEO PLC P 2009-10-16 2012-08-22
BBH BROAD MKT FD P 2011-12-07 2012-02-02
COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP P 2009-07-09 2011-11-30
VISA INC P 2010-12-17 2012-04-17
ADAMS EXPRESS CO P 2003-08-22 2012-06-07
ECOLAB INC P 2011-12-09 2012-02-01
LIBERTY GLOBAL INC P 2008-04-14 2011-12-05
VISA INC P 2009-06-11 2012-04-17
WAL-MART STORES INC P 2007-09-18 2012-06-20
ECOLAB INC P 2011-12-09 2012-02-02
BBH INT'L EQUITY FD P 2005-03-09 2011-12-05
ECOLAB INC P 2009-06-11 2012-04-18
COMCAST CORP P 2007-09-18 2012-06-27
EBAY INC P 2011-12-09 2012-08-27
LIBERTY GLOBAL INC P 2008-04-14 2011-12-06
ECOLAB INC P 2009-06-11 2012-04-20
COMCAST CORP P 2008-02-27 2012-06-27
EBAY INC P 2011-12-09 2012-08-28
ECOLAB INC P 2009-06-11 2012-02-02
ECOLAB INC P 2009-06-11 2012-04-25
COMCAST CORP P 2002-11-18 2012-07-02
LIBERTY VENTURES P 2012-05-18 2012-08-28
VISA INC P 2010-12-07 2012-02-03
ECOLAB INC P 2010-12-17 2012-04-26
WAL-MART STORES INC P 2002-11-18 2012-07-17
COCA-COLA CO P 2002-11-18 2011-09-19
VISA INC P 2010-12-07 2012-02-06
VISA INC P 1979-03-15 2012-05-16
WAL-MART STORES INC P 2002-11-18 2012-07-27
COCA-COLA CO P 2002-11-18 2011-10-17
VISA INC P 2010-12-06 2012-02-09
ADAMS EXPRESS CO P 2001-12-27 2012-05-16
WAL-MART STORES INC P 2005-11-28 2012-07-27
COCA-COLA CO P 2005-11-28 2011-10-17
VISA INC P 2010-12-07 2012-02-09
ADAMS EXPRESS CO P 2002-12-27 2012-05-16
WAL-MART STORES INC P 2005-11-28 2012-08-03
COCA-COLA CO P 2005-11-28 2011-10-18
VISA INC P 2010-12-06 2012-02-27
ADAMS EXPRESS CO P 2003-12-30 2012-05-16
WAL-MART STORES INC P 2005-11-28 2012-08-06
COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP P 2009-07-09 2011-10-27
VISA INC P 2010-12-16 2012-02-27
ADAMS EXPRESS CO P 2004-12-27 2012-05-16
WAL-MART STORES INC P 2005-11-28 2012-08-08
VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS P 1978-02-14 2011-11-18
VISA INC P 1991-09-30 2012-03-22
ADAMS EXPRESS CO P 2005-12-27 2012-05-16
WAL-MART STORES INC P 2009-06-11 2012-08-08
VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS P 1984-04-24 2011-11-18
SYSCO CORP P 2010-12-16 2012-06-26
ADAMS EXPRESS CO P 2006-11-17 2012-05-16
WAL-MART STORES INC P 2009-10-15 2012-08-21
LIBERTY GLOBAL INC P 2008-04-14 2011-11-29
VISA INC P 2010-12-16 2012-03-27
ADAMS EXPRESS CO P 2006-12-27 2012-05-16
DIAGEO PLC P 2009-10-16 2012-08-21
(e) Gross sales price (f) Depreciation allowed
(or allowable) 		(g) Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale 		(h) Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a 3,879   4,092 -213
b 5,864   5,080 784
c 1,919   1,215 704
d 783   1,007 -224
e 6,391   3,750 2,641
25,024   25,000 24
9,009   4,820 4,189
11,123   6,164 4,959
13,194   11,836 1,358
6,061   5,610 451
3,486   2,946 540
6,014   3,704 2,310
6,521   5,225 1,296
3,034   2,805 229
25,000   24,658 342
5,565   3,434 2,131
1,274   1,025 249
2,116   1,424 692
10,448   8,907 1,541
1,370   849 521
6,217   4,064 2,153
7,281   4,907 2,374
1,578   1,003 575
4,179   2,585 1,594
10,386   8,235 2,151
26   23 3
3,528   2,566 962
7,223   3,997 3,226
7,297   5,490 1,807
10,554   6,918 3,636
1,820   1,322 498
8,724   6,825 1,899
3,729   2,745 984
1,677   1,153 524
3,281   2,249 1,032
842   1,114 -272
3,729   2,508 1,221
4,763   3,066 1,697
8,033   5,521 2,512
456   450 6
2,982   2,006 976
8,633   5,570 3,063
5,848   3,878 1,970
521   580 -59
5,965   4,013 1,952
8,025   4,275 3,750
11,697   7,595 4,102
608   728 -120
2,234   1,505 729
4,406   865 3,541
14,880   2,196 12,684
618   725 -107
3,723   2,479 1,244
24,969   5,089 19,880
7,684   4,861 2,823
2   2  
10,646   6,253 4,393
3,879   3,387 492
2,400   1,519 881
640   822 -182
4,258   2,500 1,758
Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69 (l) Gains (Col. (h) gain minus
col. (k), but not less than -0-) or
Losses (from col.(h))
(i) F.M.V. as of 12/31/69 (j) Adjusted basis
as of 12/31/69 		(k) Excess of col. (i)
over col. (j), if any
a       -213
b       784
c       704
d       -224
e       2,641
      24
      4,189
      4,959
      1,358
      451
      540
      2,310
      1,296
      229
      342
      2,131
      249
      692
      1,541
      521
      2,153
      2,374
      575
      1,594
      2,151
      3
      962
      3,226
      1,807
      3,636
      498
      1,899
      984
      524
      1,032
      -272
      1,221
      1,697
      2,512
      6
      976
      3,063
      1,970
      -59
      1,952
      3,750
      4,102
      -120
      729
      3,541
      12,684
      -107
      1,244
      19,880
      2,823
       
      4,393
      492
      881
      -182
      1,758
2 Capital gain net income or (net capital loss) Bracket If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7		 Bracket 2 117,511
3 Net short-term capital gain or (loss) as defined in sections 1222(5) and (6):
If gain, also enter in Part I, line 8, column (c) (see pages 13 and 17 of the instructions).
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 		Bracket 3 3,560
Part V
Qualification Under Section 4940(e) for Reduced Tax on Net Investment Income
(For optional use by domestic private foundations subject to the section 4940(a) tax on net investment income.)

If section 4940(d)(2) applies, leave this part blank.
Was the foundation liable for the section 4942 tax on the distributable amount of any year in the base period?
If “Yes,” the foundation does not qualify under section 4940(e). Do not complete this part.
1 Enter the appropriate amount in each column for each year; see page 18 of the instructions before making any entries.
(a)
Base period years Calendar
year (or tax year beginning in) 		(b)
Adjusted qualifying distributions 		(c)
Net value of noncharitable-use assets 		(d)
Distribution ratio
(col. (b) divided by col. (c))
2010 68,200 1,328,495 0.051336
2009 72,830 1,296,235 0.056186
2008 70,231 1,344,090 0.052252
2007 66,978 1,308,110 0.051202
2006 55,465 1,181,203 0.046956
2 Total of line 1, column (d) ...................... 2 0.257932
3 Average distribution ratio for the 5-year base period—divide the total on line 2 by 5, or by
the number of years the foundation has been in existence if less than 5 years. . . 		3 0.051586
4 Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2011 from Part X, line 5..... 4 1,471,109
5 Multiply line 4 by line 3....................... 5 75,889
6 Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)........... 6 1,166
7 Add lines 5 and 6......................... 7 77,055
8 Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............. 8 65,000
If line 8 is equal to or greater than line 7, check the box in Part VI, line 1b, and complete that part using a 1% tax rate. See
the Part VI instructions on page 18.
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Part VI
Excise Tax Based on Investment Income (Section 4940(a), 4940(b), 4940(e), or 4948—see page 18 of the instructions)
1a Bulletand enter “N/A” on line 1. Bracket
Date of ruling or determination letter:   (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)
b 1 2,331
hereBulletand enter 1% of Part I, line 27b...................
c All other domestic foundations enter 2% of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% of Part I, line 12, col. (b)
2 Tax under section 511 (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 2  
3 Add lines 1 and 2............................ 3 2,331
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-). 4  
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 2,331
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2011 estimated tax payments and 2010 overpayment credited to 2011 6a  
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source....... 6b
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868) 6c  
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7  
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. if Form 2220 is attached. Click to see attachment 8 39
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9 2,370
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10  
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2012 estimated taxBullet0 Refunded Bullet 11  
Part VII-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes (see page 19 of
the instructions for definition)?............................
1b
 
No
If the answer is “Yes” to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
 
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. bullet$   (2) On foundation managers.bullet$  
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$  
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If “Yes,” attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If “Yes,” attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?........
4a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If “Yes,” attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
  • By language in the governing instrument, or
  • By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
    • that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument?................
    6
    Yes
     
    7
    Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If “Yes,” complete Part II, col. (c), and Part XV.
    7
    Yes
     
    8a
    Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see page 19 of the
    instructions)bulletNY
    b
    If the answer is “Yes” to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
    General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If “No,” attach explanation .
    8b
    Yes
     
    9
    Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)
    or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2011 or the taxable year beginning in 2011 (see instructions for Part XIV on
    page 27)? If “Yes,” complete Part XIV..........................
    9
     
    No
    10
    Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If “Yes,” attach a schedule listing their names and addresses.
    10
     
    No
    11
    At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the
    meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. (see page 20 of the instructions) .......
    11
     
    No
    12
    Did the foundation acquire a direct or indirect interest in any applicable insurance contract before August 17, 2008?
    12
     
    No
    13
    Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
    13
    Yes
     
    Website addressbulletN/A
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletMIRIAM CAHN Telephone no.bullet (212) 475-9011
    Located atbullet11 FIFTH AVENUENEW YORKNY ZIP+4bullet100034342
    15
    Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041.........bullet
    and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ......bullet
    15  
    16
    At any time during calendar year 2011, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over
    a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country? .................
    16
     
     
    See page 20 of the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1. If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign country bullet  
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    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
    File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the “Yes” column, unless an exception applies.
    Yes
    No
    1a
    During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
    (1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person?
    (2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
    a disqualified person?.........................
    (3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person?
    (4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person?
    (5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
    for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)?.................
    (6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check “No”
    if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
    after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.).........
    b
    If any answer is “Yes” to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
    section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see page 20 of the instructions)?...
    1b
     
     
    .........bullet
    c
    Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
    that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2011?.............
    1c
     
     
    2
    Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
    operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
    a
    At the end of tax year 2011, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2011?...............
    If “Yes,” list the years bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    b
    Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
    (relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
    to all years listed, answer “No” and attach statement—see page 20 of the instructions.) .........
    2b
     
     
    c
    If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
    bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    3a
    Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business
    enterprise at any time during the year?.....................
    b
    If “Yes,” did it have excess business holdings in 2011 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation
    or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
    by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)
    the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
    if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2011.)....................
    3b
     
     
    4a
    Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
    4a
     
    No
    b
    Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
    charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2011?
    4b
     
    No
    5a
    During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
    (1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))?
    (2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
    on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive?...............
    (3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes?
    (4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
    in section 509(a)(1), (2), or (3), or section 4940(d)(2)? (see page 22 of the instructions)...
    (5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
    educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals?........
    b
    If any answer is “Yes” to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
    Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see page 22 of the instructions)?
    5b
     
     
    .........bullet
    c
    If the answer is “Yes” to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
    tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant?............
    If “Yes,” attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).
    6a
    Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay
    premiums on a personal benefit contract?....................
    b
    Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?....
    6b
     
    No
    If “Yes” to 6b, file Form 8870.
    7a
    At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
    b
    If yes, did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? ....
    7b
     
     
    Form 990-PF (2011)
    Form 990-PF (2011)
    Page 6
    Part VIII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors
    1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation (see page 22 of the instructions).
    (a) Name and address (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation
     (If not paid, enter
    -0-)     		(d) Contributions to
    employee benefit plans
    and deferred compensation     		(e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    MIRIAM CAHNClick to see attachment TRUSTEE
    5.00     		12,500 0 0
    11 FIFTH AVENUE
    NEW YORK,NY10003
    2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see page 23 of the instructions).
    If none, enter “NONE.”
    (a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
    employee benefit
    plans and deferred
    compensation     		(e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    NONE
    Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................bullet  
    3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see page 23 of the instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
    (a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
    NONE
    Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............bullet  
    Part IX-A
    Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
    List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
    1 CENTRAL PARK CONSERVANCY 14 EAST 60TH STREET NEW YORK, NY 10022 8,500
    2 CARNEGIE HALL SOCIETY 881 SEVENTH AVENUE NEW YORK, NY 10019 5,000
    3 VALERIE FUND 2101 MILBURN AVENUE MAPLEWOOD, NJ 07040 4,000
    4 JOYCE THEATER GROUP 175 EIGHTH AVENUE NEW YORK, NY 10011 2,500
    Form 990-PF (2011)
    Form 990-PF (2011)
    Page 7
    Part IX-B
    Summary of Program-Related Investments (see page 23 of the instructions)
    Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
    1 N/A  
    2  
    All other program-related investments. See page 24 of the instructions.
    3  
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3..........................bullet  
    Part X
    Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations,
    see page 24 of the instructions.)
    1
    Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes:
    a
    Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
    1a
    1,446,617
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    46,895
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see page 24 of the instructions)............
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    1,493,512
    e
    Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
    1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
    1e
     
    2
    Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
    2
     
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
    1,493,512
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1⁄2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see page 25
    of the instructions) ...........................
    4
    22,403
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    1,471,109
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    73,555
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet and do not complete this part.)
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    73,555
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2011 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    2,331
    b
    Income tax for 2011. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    2,331
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    71,224
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
     
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    71,224
    6
    Deduction from distributable amount (see page 25 of the instructions)...........
    6
     
    7
    Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XIII,
    line 1................................
    7
    71,224
    Part XII
    Qualifying Distributions (see page 25 of the instructions)
    1
    Amounts paid (including administrative expenses) to accomplish charitable, etc., purposes:
    a
    Expenses, contributions, gifts, etc.—total from Part I, column (d), line 26 ..........
    1a
    65,000
    b
    Program-related investments—total from Part IX-B..................
    1b
     
    2
    Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes...............................
    2
     
    3
    Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
    a
    Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
    3a
     
    b
    Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
    3b
     
    4
    Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part V, line 8, and Part XIII, line 4
    4
    65,000
    5
    Foundations that qualify under section 4940(e) for the reduced rate of tax on net investment
    income. Enter 1% of Part I, line 27b (see page 26 of the instructions)............
    5
     
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    65,000
    Note: The amount on line 6 will be used in Part V, column (b), in subsequent years when calculating whether the foundation qualifies for
    the section 4940(e) reduction of tax in those years.
    Form 990-PF (2011)
    Form 990-PF (2011)
    Page 8
    Part XIII
    Undistributed Income (see page 26 of the instructions)
    (a)
    Corpus     		(b)
    Years prior to 2010     		(c)
    2010     		(d)
    2011
    1 Distributable amount for 2011 from Part XI, line 7 71,224
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2011:
    a Enter amount for 2010 only.......  
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20  
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2011:
    a From 2006.......  
    b From 2007....... 1,724
    c From 2008....... 3,483
    d From 2009....... 8,967
    e From 2010....... 3,730
    fTotal of lines 3a through e......... 17,904
    4Qualifying distributions for 2011 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 65,000
    a Applied to 2010, but not more than line 2a  
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see page 26 of the instructions)    		  
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see page 26 of the instructions)...     		 
    d Applied to 2011 distributable amount..... 65,000
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus  
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2011. 6,224 6,224
    (If an amount appears in column (d), the
    same amount must be shown in column (a).)
    6Enter the net total of each column as
    indicated below:
    a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5 11,680
    b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
    line 4b from line 2b ...........     		 
    c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
    income for which a notice of deficiency has
    been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
    tax has been previously assessed......     		 
    d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable
    amount—see page 27 of the instructions ...     		 
    e Undistributed income for 2010. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see page 27
    of the instructions ...........     		 
    f Undistributed income for 2011. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2011 ..........     		0
    7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
    corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
    section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (see page 27
    of the instructions) ...........     		 
    8Excess distributions carryover from 2006 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see page 27 of the
    instructions) .............     		 
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2012.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		11,680
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2007....  
    b Excess from 2008....  
    c Excess from 2009.... 7,950
    d Excess from 2010.... 3,730
    e Excess from 2011....  
    Form 990-PF (2011)
    Form 990-PF (2011)
    Page 9
    Part XIV
    Private Operating Foundations (see page 27 of the instructions and Part VII-A, question 9)
    1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
    foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2011, enter the date of the ruling.......bullet
     
    b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section or
    2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net
    income from Part I or the minimum
    investment return from Part X for each
    year listed ..........     		Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
    (a) 2011 (b) 2010 (c) 2009 (d) 2008
             
    b 85% of line 2a .........          
    c Qualifying distributions from Part XII,
    line 4 for each year listed .....     		         
    d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities ....     		         
    e Qualifying distributions made directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities.
    Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....     		         
    3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
    alternative test relied upon:
    a “Assets” alternative test—enter:
    (1) Value of all assets ......          
    (2) Value of assets qualifying
    under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)    		          
    b “Endowment” alternative test— enter 2⁄3
    of minimum investment return shown in
    Part X, line 6 for each year listed...     		         
    c “Support” alternative test—enter:
    (1) Total support other than gross
    investment income (interest,
    dividends, rents, payments
    on securities loans (section
    512(a)(5)), or royalties) ....     		         
    (2) Support from general public
    and 5 or more exempt
    organizations as provided in
    section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....     		         
    (3) Largest amount of support
    from an exempt organization    		          
    (4) Gross investment income          
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the organization had $5,000 or more in
    assets at any time during the year—see page 27 of the instructions.)
    1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
    aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
    before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
    bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
    ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
    2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
    Check here bullet
    aThe name, address, and telephone number of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    MIRIAM CAHN
    11 FIFTH AVENUE
    NEW YORK,NY100034342
    (212) 475-9011
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    BY LETTER WITH PRINTED BROCHURE, IF AVAILABLE
    cAny submission deadlines:
    NONE
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    NONE
    Form 990-PF (2011)
    Form 990-PF (2011)
    Page 10
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (continued)
    3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
    Recipient If recipient is an individual,
    show any relationship to
    any foundation manager
    or substantial contributor
    		 Foundation
    status of
    recipient     		Purpose of grant or
    contribution     		Amount
    Name and address (home or business)
    aPaid during the year
    AHRC-NYC FOUNDATION FOR T
    83 MAIDEN LANE
    NEW YORK,NY10038     		NONE   FOR UNRESTRICTED USE 1,500
    ALVIN AILEY DANCE FOUNDAT
    405 WEST 55TH STREET
    NEW YORK,NY10019     		NONE   FOR UNRESTRICTED USE 1,250
    ALZHEIMERS ASSN OF NYC
    360 LEXINGTON AVENUE
    NEW YORK,NY10017     		NONE   FOR UNRESTRICTED USE 500
    AMERICAN FOLK ART MUSEUM
    2 LINCOLN SQUARE
    NEW YORK,NY10023     		NONE   FOR UNRESTRICTED USE 500
    AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURA
    CENTRAL PARK W AT 79 ST
    NEW YORK,NY10024     		NONE   FOR UNRESTRICTED USE 1,750
    ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION
    122 EAST 42 STREET 18 FL
    NEW YORK,NY10168     		NONE   FOR UNRESTRICTED USE 300
    AUDUBON SOCIETY
    71 WEST 23 STREET 1523
    NEW YORK,NY10010     		NONE   FOR UNRESTRICTED USE 500
    BALLET HISPANICO
    167 WEST 89 STREET
    NEW YORK,NY10024     		NONE   FOR UNRESTRICTED USE 500
    CARNEGIE HALL SOCIETY
    881 7 AVENUE
    NEW YORK,NY10019     		NONE   FOR UNRESTRICTED USE 5,000
    CENTER FOR JEWISH HISTORY
    15 WEST 16 STREET
    NEW YORK,NY10011     		NONE   FOR UNRESTRICTED USE 500
    CENTRAL PARK CONSERVANCY
    14 EAST 60 STREET
    NEW YORK,NY10022     		NONE   FOR UNRESTRICTED USE 8,500
    CHANNEL 21
    825 8 AVENUE
    NEW YORK,NY10019     		NONE   FOR UNRESTRICTED USE 150
    CHILDRENS AID SOCIETY
    105 EAST 22 STREET
    NEW YORK,NY10010     		NONE   FOR UNRESTRICTED USE 500
    COOPER HEWITT DESIGN MUSE
    2 EAST 91 STREET
    NEW YORK,NY10128     		NONE   FOR UNRESTRICTED USE 500
    DISABLED AMERICAN VETERAN
    32-33 31 STREET
    LONG ISLAND CITY,NY11106     		NONE   FOR UNRESTRICTED USE 1,000
    FRIENDS OF 92ND STREET YM
    1395 LEXINGTON AVENUE
    NEW YORK,NY10128     		NONE   FOR UNRESTRICTED USE 100
    FRIENDS OF LINCOLN CENTER
    70 LINCOLN CENTER PLAZA
    NEW YORK,NY10023     		NONE   FOR UNRESTRICTED USE 150
    FRIENDS OF PHILHARMONIC
    10 LINCOLN CENTER PLAZA
    NEW YORK,NY10023     		NONE   FOR UNRESTRICTED USE 600
    FRIENDS OF THE HIGH LINE
    529 WEST 20 STREET 8W
    NEW YORK,NY10011     		NONE   FOR UNRESTRICTED USE 1,500
    GLUCKSMAN IRELAND HOUSE O
    1 WASHINGTON MEWS
    NEW YORK,NY10003     		NONE   FOR UNRESTRICTED USE 175
    GOOD COUNSEL HOMES
    PO BOX 6068
    HOBOKEN,NJ07030     		NONE   FOR UNRESTRICTED USE 100
    GREENWICH VILLAGE SOC FO
    232 EAST 11 STREET
    NEW YORK,NY10003     		NONE   FOR UNRESTRICTED USE 1,000
    GUGGENHEIM MUSEUM
    1071 5 AVENUE
    NEW YORK,NY10128     		NONE   FOR UNRESTRICTED USE 250
    HARVARD CLUB OF NEW YORK
    35 WEST 44 STREET
    NEW YORK,NY10036     		NONE   FOR UNRESTRICTED USE 400
    HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY OF
    148 WEST 37 STREET 13 FL
    NEW YORK,NY10018     		NONE   FOR UNRESTRICTED USE 1,000
    ICE THEATER OF NEW YORK
    59 CHELSEA PIERS 5911
    NEW YORK,NY10011     		NONE   FOR UNRESTRICTED USE 500
    JEFFERSON MARKET GARDEN
    450 6 AVENUE
    NEW YORK,NY10011     		NONE   FOR UNRESTRICTED USE 500
    JOYCE THEATER GROUP
    175 EIGHTH AVENUE
    NEW YORK,NY10011     		NONE   FOR UNRESTRICTED USE 2,500
    METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF AR
    1000 5 AVENUE
    NEW YORK,NY10028     		NONE   FOR UNRESTRICTED USE 1,800
    MORGAN LIBRARY
    225 MADISON AVENUE
    NEW YORK,NY10016     		NONE   FOR UNRESTRICTED USE 150
    MUNICIPAL ART SOCIETY
    457 MADISON AVENUE
    NEW YORK,NY10022     		NONE   FOR UNRESTRICTED USE 2,500
    MUSEUM OF ARTS & DESIGN
    2 COLUMBUS CIRCLE
    NEW YORK,NY10019     		NONE   FOR UNRESTRICTED USE 2,000
    MUSEUM OF THE CITY OF NY
    1220 5 AVENUE
    NEW YORK,NY10029     		NONE   FOR UNRESTRICTED USE 1,000
    NEW SCHOOL FOR JAZZ & CON
    72 5 AVENUE
    NEW YORK,NY10011     		NONE   FOR UNRESTRICTED USE 2,500
    NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDEN
    2900 SOUTHERN BLVD
    BRONX,NY10458     		NONE   FOR UNRESTRICTED USE 100
    NEW YORK CITY BALLET
    20 LINCOLN CENTER PLAZA
    NEW YORK,NY10023     		NONE   FOR UNRESTRICTED USE 225
    NEW YORK CITY CENTER
    131 WEST55 STREET
    NEW YORK,NY10019     		NONE   FOR UNRESTRICTED USE 2,500
    NEW YORK CITY OPERA
    20 LINCOLN CENTER PLAZA
    NEW YORK,NY10023     		NONE   FOR UNRESTRICTED USE 1,500
    NEW YORK HISTORICAL SOCIE
    170 CENTRAL PARK WEST
    NEW YORK,NY10024     		NONE   FOR UNRESTRICTED USE 100
    NEW YORK LANDMARK CONSERV
    10 CENTRAL PARK WEST
    NEW YORK,NY10024     		NONE   FOR UNRESTRICTED USE 1,000
    NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY
    33 EAST BROADWAY
    NEW YORK,NY10002     		NONE   FOR UNRESTRICTED USE 1,000
    NEW YORK RESTORATION PROJ
    254 WEST 31 STREET 10
    NEW YORK,NY10001     		NONE   FOR UNRESTRICTED USE 1,250
    NYU-CASA ITALIANA
    24 WEST 12 STREET
    NEW YORK,NY10011     		NONE   FOR UNRESTRICTED USE 300
    PALEY CENTER FOR MEDIA
    25 WEST 52 STREET
    NEW YORK,NY10019     		NONE   FOR UNRESTRICTED USE 3,000
    PARK AVENUE ARMORY
    643 PARK AVENUE
    NEW YORK,NY10065     		NONE   FOR UNRESTRICTED USE 100
    PERFORMANCE ZONE INC
    161 6 AVENUE 14 FL
    NEW YORK,NY10013     		NONE   FOR UNRESTRICTED USE 1,000
    POLICE ATHLETIC LEAGUE
    34 1/2 EAST 12TH STREET
    NEW YORK,NY10003     		NONE   FOR UNRESTRICTED USE 250
    PUBLIC THEATER
    425 LAFAYETTE STREET
    NEW YORK,NY10003     		NONE   FOR UNRESTRICTED USE 2,000
    RUBIN MUSEUM OF ART
    150 WEST 17 STREET
    NEW YORK,NY10011     		NONE   FOR UNRESTRICTED USE 150
    SALAMAGUNDI CLUB
    47 5 AVENUE
    NEW YORK,NY10003     		NONE   FOR UNRESTRICTED USE 600
    SALVATION ARMY
    225 BOWERY
    NEW YORK,NY10002     		NONE   FOR UNRESTRICTED USE 500
    VALERIE FUND
    2101 MILBURN AVENUE
    MAPLEWOOD,NJ07040     		NONE   FOR UNRESTRICTED USE 4,000
    WAVE HILL
    675 WEST 252 STREET
    BRONX,NY10471     		NONE   FOR UNRESTRICTED USE 250
    WHITNEY MUSEUM OF ART
    945 MADISON AVENUE
    NEW YORK,NY10021     		NONE   FOR UNRESTRICTED USE 1,000
    WILDLIFE CONSERVATION SOC
    2300 SOUTHERN BLVD
    BRONX,NY10460     		NONE   FOR UNRESTRICTED USE 2,500
    Total .................................bullet 3a 65,000
    bApproved for future payment
    Total .................................bullet 3b  
    Form 990-PF (2011)
    Form 990-PF (2011)
    Page 11
    Part XVI-A
    Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
    Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
    Related or exempt
    function income
    (See page 28 of
    the instructions.)
    1Program service revenue: (a)
    Business code     		(b)
    Amount     		(c)
    Exclusion code     		(d)
    Amount
    a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    f
    gFees and contracts from government agencies          
    2 Membership dues and assessments....          
    3Interest on savings and temporary cash investments          
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 30,274  
    5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
    aDebt-financed property......          
    bNot debt-financed property.....          
    6Net rental income or (loss) from personal property          
    7 Other investment income.....          
    8Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than inventory     18 117,511  
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory..          
    11 Other revenue: a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e)..   147,785  
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13147,785
    (See worksheet in line 13 instructions on page 28 to verify calculations.)
    Part XVI-B
    Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes
    Line No.
    DownArrow     		Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XVI-A contributed importantly to
    the accomplishment of the organization’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
    page 28 of the instructions.)
    Form 990-PF (2011)
    Form 990-PF (2011)
    Page 12
    Part XVII
    Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
    1
    Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section
    Yes
    No
    501(c) of the Code (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?
    a
    Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
    (1) Cash...................................
    1a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Other assets.................................
    1a(2)
     
    No
    b
    Other transactions:
    (1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
    1b(1)
     
    No
    (2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
    1b(2)
     
    No
    (3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
    1b(3)
     
    No
    (4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
    1b(4)
     
    No
    (5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
    1b(5)
     
    No
    (6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
    1b(6)
     
    No
    c
    Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
    1c
     
    No
    d
    If the answer to any of the above is “Yes,” complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
    of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
    in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.
    (a) Line No. (b) Amount involved (c) Name of noncharitable exempt organization (d) Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements
    2a
    Is the foundation directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations
    described in section 501(c) of the Code (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527?...........
    b
    If “Yes,” complete the following schedule.
    (a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
    SignHere
    Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than taxpayer or fiduciary) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
    Bullet Bullet
    Signature of officer or trustee Date Title
    PaidPreparersUseOnly Preparer's SignatureBullet Date PTIN
    Firm's namebullet



    Firm's addressbullet







         		Firm's EINbullet
    Phone no.
    Form 990-PF (2011)
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    Form 990PF - Special Condition Description:
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    TY 2011 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    VICTOR & CLARA C BATTIN FOUNDATION
    EIN: 13-6124399
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    INDIRECT ACCOUNTING FEES 7,000 7,000 7,000  

    TY 2011 CompensationExplanation
    Name:
    VICTOR & CLARA C BATTIN FOUNDATION
    EIN: 13-6124399
    Person Name Explanation
    MIRIAM CAHN  

    TY 2011 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    VICTOR & CLARA C BATTIN FOUNDATION
    EIN: 13-6124399
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    ADAMS EXPRESS    
    ANHEUSER-BUSCH 32,870 50,508
    AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING INC. 18,825 27,588
    BAXTER INT'L INC. 53,040 64,548
    BBH INT'L EQUITY FUND 50,342 52,834
    BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC 58,229 84,340
    CELANESE CORP. 20,780 18,174
    CHUBB CORP. 49,028 79,432
    COCA-COLA CO.    
    COMCAST CORP. 37,102 80,472
    COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP.    
    DELL INC. 47,780 27,534
    DENTSPLY INT'L INC. 24,906 34,456
    DIAGEO PLC SPONS ADR 29,986 62,802
    EBAY INC. 20,250 56,964
    ECOLAB INC.    
    EOG RESOURCES INC. 40,658 48,735
    GOOGLE INC. 56,029 64,398
    HENRY SCHEIN INC. 26,267 30,724
    JOHNSON & JOHNSON 40,545 43,830
    LIBERTY GLOBAL INC.    
    LIBERTY INTERACTIVE A 34,683 43,977
    LIBERTY MEDIA HOLDING CORP.    
    LIBERTY VENTURES SER A 3,892 5,544
    MICROSOFT CORP. 24,709 32,361
    NESTLE SA SPONS ADR 43,862 71,656
    NOVARTIS AG-ADR 50,379 63,436
    OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM 13,765 34,004
    PEPSICO INC. 31,139 41,647
    PRAXAIR 20,762 21,100
    PROGRESSIVE CORP. OHIO 35,809 47,848
    SOUTHWESTERN ENERGY 41,640 35,800
    SYSCO CORP. 2,196 15,150
    TARGET CORP. 48,350 60,885
    US BANKCORP 58,951 80,184
    VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS    
    VISA INC.    
    WAL-MART STORES INC. 19,834 29,040
    WASTE MANAGEMENT INC. 67,459 72,618
    WELLS FARGO & CO. 47,033 52,747

    TY 2011 LegalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    VICTOR & CLARA C BATTIN FOUNDATION
    EIN: 13-6124399
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    INDIRECT LEGAL FEES 773      


    TY 2011 OtherDecreasesSchedule
    Name:
    VICTOR & CLARA C BATTIN FOUNDATION
    EIN: 13-6124399
    Description Amount
    FEDERAL INCOME TAX 1,955


    TY 2011 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    VICTOR & CLARA C BATTIN FOUNDATION
    EIN: 13-6124399
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    EXPENSES        
    CLERICAL 9,350 9,350 9,350  
    CUSTODIAL FEE 12,863 12,863 12,863  
    FILING FEE 250 250 250  


    TY 2011 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    VICTOR & CLARA C BATTIN FOUNDATION
    EIN: 13-6124399
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    FOREIGN TAX 961 961 961