Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
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OMB No. 1545-0052
2020
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2020, or tax year beginning 01-01-2020 , and ending 12-31-2020
Name of foundation
THE BAUER FOUNDATION
C/O SHIPMAN & GOODWIN
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)PO BOX 1809
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
LAKEVILLE, CT06039
A Employer identification number

06-6032985
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(860) 435-2539
C bullet
G Check all that apply:

D 1. Foreign organizations, check here............. bullet
2. Foreign organizations meeting the 85%
test, check here and attach computation ... bullet
E bullet
H Check type of organization:
F bullet
I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)bullet$1,731,117J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
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 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) 4,160
2 Check bullet.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 804 804 804
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 36,997 36,997 36,997
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 67,427
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 238,868
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 67,427
8 Net short-term capital gain.........  
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........ 109,388 105,228 37,801
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 1,000     1,000
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........        
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 2,963 1,975 1,975 988
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 1,587 1,058 1,058 529
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 1,423 144 144  
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 13,182 10,066 10,066 3,116
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 20,155 13,243 13,243 5,633
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 66,840 66,840
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 86,995 13,243 13,243 72,473
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 22,393
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 91,985
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)... 24,558
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
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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.............      
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 32,904 13,233 13,233
3 Accounts receivable bullet3,600
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet     3,600 3,600
4 Pledges receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
5 Grants receivable................. 680    
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see 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.......... 190    
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 781,524 Click to see attachment821,177 1,714,284
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) 815,298 838,010 1,731,117
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........   319
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).........   319
Net Assets or Fund Balances Foundations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here bullet
and complete lines 24, 25, 29 and 30.
24 Net assets without donor restrictions...........    
25 Net assets with donor restrictions............    
Foundations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here bullet
and complete lines 26 through 30.
26 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........ 815,298 837,691
27 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
28 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds    
29 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 815,298 837,691
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 815,298 838,010
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 29 (must agree with end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) ...............
1
815,298
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
22,393
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
3
 
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
837,691
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
5
 
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 29 .
6
837,691
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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 PUBLICLY TRADED SECURITIES X10336 P    
b PUBLICLY TRADED SECURITIES X10336 P    
c
d
e
(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 25,096   32,681 -7,585
b 213,604   138,760 74,844
c
d
e
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       -7,585
b       74,844
c
d
e
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 67,427
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 instructions). If (loss), enter -0-
in Part I, line 8 ................... 		Bracket 3  
Part V
Qualification Under Section 4940(e) for Reduced Tax on Net Investment Income
SECTION 4940(e) REPEALED ON DECEMBER 20, 2019 - DO NOT COMPLETE
1 Reserved
(a)
Reserved 		(b)
Reserved 		(c)
Reserved 		(d)
Reserved
2
Reserved...........................
2
3
Reserved...........................
3
4
Reserved...........................
4
5
Reserved...........................
5
6
Reserved...........................
6
7
Reserved...........................
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8
Reserved,..........................
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Part VI
Excise Tax Based on Investment Income (Section 4940(a), 4940(b), 4940(e), or 4948—see instructions)
1a Exempt operating foundations described in section 4940(d)(2), check here Bullet and enter “N/A" on line 1. Bracket for line 1a
Date of ruling or determination letter:   (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)
b Reserved................................ 1 1,279
c All other domestic foundations enter 1.39% 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 1,279
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 1,279
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2020 estimated tax payments and 2019 overpayment credited to 2020 6a 960
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.............. 7 960
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached. 8  
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9 319
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 2021 estimated taxBullet   RefundedBullet 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 the instructions
for the 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
 
No
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 instructions)
    bullet
    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 .Click to see attachment
    8b
     
    No
    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 2020 or the taxable year beginning in 2020? See the instructions for Part XIV.
    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
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    Part VII-A
    Statements Regarding Activities (continued)
    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 instructions .............
    11
     
    No
    12
    Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had
    advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement. See instructions.................
    12
     
    No
    13
    Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
    13
    Yes
     
    Website addressbulletHTTP://WWW.BAUERFUNDFOUNDATION.ORG/
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletSTUYVESANT K BEARNS Telephone no.bullet (860) 435-2539

    Located atbullet12 PORTER STREETLAKEVILLECT ZIP+4bullet06039
    15
    Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041 —check here .........bullet
    and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ........bullet
    15
     
    16 At any time during calendar year 2020, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo
    a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country? .................
    16   No
    See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114. If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign
    country bullet
    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 instructions ........
    1b
     
    No
    ........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 2020?.............
    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 2020, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2020?.............
    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 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 2020 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 2020.)..................
    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 2020?
    4b
     
    No
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    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (continued)
    5a
    During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
    Yes
    No
    (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 4945(d)(4)(A)? See 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 instructions ......
    5b
     
    No
    .........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
     
     
    8
    Is the foundation subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or
    excess parachute payment during the year? .................
    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 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
    STUYVESANT K BEARNS TRUSTEE
    000.00     		1,000 0 0
    38 VALLEY ROAD
    LAKEVILLE,CT06039
    2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see 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  
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    Part VIII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors (continued)
    3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see 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  
    2  
    3  
    4  
    Part IX-B
    Summary of Program-Related Investments (see 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 instructions.
    3  
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................bullet  
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    Part X
    Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations, see 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
    1,565,422
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    18,167
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    1,583,589
    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
    1,583,589
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    23,754
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    1,559,835
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    77,992
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount (see instructions) (Section 4942(j)(3) and (j)(5) private operating foundations and certain foreign organizations check here right arrow and do not complete this part.)
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    77,992
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2020 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    1,279
    b
    Income tax for 2020. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    1,279
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    76,713
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
     
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    76,713
    6
    Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
    6
     
    7
    Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XIII, line 1 ...
    7
    76,713
    Part XII
    Qualifying Distributions (see 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
    72,473
    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
    72,473
    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 instructions.................
    5
     
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    72,473
    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.
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    Part XIII
    Undistributed Income (see instructions)
    (a)
    Corpus     		(b)
    Years prior to 2019     		(c)
    2019     		(d)
    2020
    1 Distributable amount for 2020 from Part XI, line 7 76,713
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2020:
    a Enter amount for 2019 only....... 70,448
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20  
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2020:
    a From 2015......  
    b From 2016......  
    c From 2017......  
    d From 2018......  
    e From 2019......  
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........  
    4Qualifying distributions for 2020 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 72,473
    a Applied to 2019, but not more than line 2a 70,448
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see instructions).....     		 
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see instructions)........     		 
    d Applied to 2020 distributable amount..... 2,025
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus  
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2020.    
    (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  
    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 instructions ...........     		 
    e Undistributed income for 2019. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............     		 
    f Undistributed income for 2020. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2021 ..........     		74,688
    7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
    corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
    section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
    be required - see instructions) .......     		 
    8 Excess distributions carryover from 2015 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		 
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2021.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		 
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2016....  
    b Excess from 2017....  
    c Excess from 2018....  
    d Excess from 2019....  
    e Excess from 2020....  
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Page 10
    Part XIV
    Private Operating Foundations (see 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 2020, 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) 2020 (b) 2019 (c) 2018 (d) 2017
             
    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 foundation had $5,000 or more in
    assets at any time during the year—see 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 or e-mail address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    STUYVESANT K BEARNS
    C/O SHIPMAN GOODWIN
    PORTER STREET
    LAKEVILLE,CT06039
    (860) 435-2539
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM
    cAny submission deadlines:
    MAY 31, 2020
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    RESIDE IN REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT 1
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Page 11
    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
    BABSON COLLEGE
    231 FOREST ST
    BABSON PARK,MA02457     		    SCHOLARSHIP 3,360
    CLEMSON UNIVERSITY
    105 SIKESS HALL BOX 34512
    CLEMSON,SC29634     		    SCHOLARSHIP 3,600
    ENDICOTT COLLEGE
    376 HALE ST
    BEVERLY,MA01915     		    SCHOLARSHIP 3,600
    GETTYSBURG COLLEGE
    300 N WASHINGTON ST
    GETTYSBURG,PA17325     		    SCHOLARSHIP 3,360
    KEENE STATE COLLEGE
    229 MAIN ST
    KEENE,NH03435     		    SCHOLARSHIP 3,600
    KEENE STATE COLLEGE
    229 MAIN ST
    KEENE,NH03435     		    SCHOLARSHIP 3,600
    MANHATTANVILLE COLLEGE
    2900 PURCHASE ST
    PURCHASE,NY10577     		    SCHOLARSHIP 1,100
    MIDDLEBURY COLLEGE
    14 OLD CHAPEL RD
    MIDDLEBURY,VT05753     		    SCHOLARSHIP 3,600
    NORWICH UNIVERSITY
    158 HARMON DR
    NORTHFIELD,VT05663     		    SCHOLARSHIP 1,000
    PLYMOUTH STATE UNIVERSITY
    17 HIGH ST
    PLYMOUTH,NH03264     		    SCHOLARSHIP 3,600
    RENSSELAER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE
    110 8TH ST
    TROY,NY12180     		    SCHOLARSHIP 3,600
    SAINT MICHAEL'S COLLEGE
    86 PLACE SAINT MICHAEL
    COLCHESTER,VT05446     		    SCHOLARSHIP 1,000
    SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY
    900 SOUTH CROUSE AVE
    SYRACUSE,NY13244     		    SCHOLARSHIP 3,360
    THE CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF AMERICA
    620 MICHIGAN AVE NE
    WASHINGTON,DC20064     		    SCHOLARSHIP 3,360
    THE UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT
    184 S PROSPECT ST
    BURLINGTON,VT05405     		    SCHOLARSHIP 3,360
    UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT
    233 GLENBROOK RD
    STORRS,CT06269     		    SCHOLARSHIP 3,360
    UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT
    233 GLENBROOK RD
    STORRS,CT06269     		    SCHOLARSHIP 3,360
    UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT
    233 GLENBROOK RD
    STORRS,CT06269     		    SCHOLARSHIP 3,360
    UNIVERSITY OF HARTFORD
    200 BLOOMFIELD AVE
    WEST HARTFORD,CT06117     		    SCHOLARSHIP 3,600
    UNIVERSITY OF HARTFORD
    200 BLOOMFIELD AVE
    WEST HARTFORD,CT06117     		    SCHOLARSHIP 3,600
    UNIVERSITY OF MAINE MACHIAS
    116 OBRIEN AVE
    MACHIAS,ME04654     		    SCHOLARSHIP 1,100
    WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE
    100 INSTITUTE RD
    WORCESTER,MA01609     		    SCHOLARSHIP 3,360
    Total .................................bullet 3a 66,840
    bApproved for future payment
    Total .................................bullet 3b  
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Page 12
    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 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....          
    3 Interest on savings and temporary cash
    investments ...........     		    14 804  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 36,997  
    5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
    aDebt-financed property......          
    bNot debt-financed property.....          
    6 Net rental income or (loss) from personal property          
    7 Other investment income.....          
    8 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than
    inventory ............     		    25 67,427  
    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)..   105,228  
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13
    105,228
    (See worksheet in line 13 instructions 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 foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
    instructions.)
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Page 13
    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 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?
    Yes
    No
    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) (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
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    TY 2020 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    THE BAUER FOUNDATION
     
    C/O SHIPMAN & GOODWIN
    EIN:
    06-6032985
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    ACCOUNTING FEES 2,963 1,975 1,975 988

    TY 2020 ExplnOfNonFilingWithAGStmt
    Name:
    THE BAUER FOUNDATION
     
    C/O SHIPMAN & GOODWIN
    EIN:
    06-6032985
    Statement:
    NOT REQUIRED TO FILE IN CT.

    TY 2020 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    THE BAUER FOUNDATION
     
    C/O SHIPMAN & GOODWIN
    EIN:
    06-6032985
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    3M COMPANY300SH 8,766 52,437
    ALPHABET CL A5SH 5,814 8,763
    ALPHABET CL A5SH 7,101 8,763
    AMERICAN EXPRESS30SH 2,352 3,627
    AMERICAN EXPRESS20SH 2,087 2,418
    APPLE INC60SH 2,657 7,961
    APPLE INC20SH 870 2,654
    APPLE INC160SH 11,793 21,230
    BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY CL-B NEW 150SH 12,063 34,781
    BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY CL-B NEW 250SH 29,100 57,968
    BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY35SH 5,841 8,115
    BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY5SH 1,027 1,159
    BLACKROCK5SH 1,901 3,608
    BLACKROCK5SH 2,080 3,608
    BLACKROCK10SH 6,608 7,215
    CARRIER GLOBAL15SH 379 566
    CARRIER GLOBAL5SH 113 189
    CARRIER GLOBAL80SH 2,151 3,018
    CHEVRON CORP200SH 17,318 16,890
    CHEVRON CORP25SH 3,304 2,111
    CHUBB LTD10SH    
    COCA COLA CO800SH 12,542 43,872
    COSTCO50SH 15,598 18,839
    CVS20SH 1,451 1,366
    DIAGEO PLC300SH 22,315 47,643
    DIAGEO PLC15SH 1,725 2,382
    DUKE ENERGY CORP700SH 38,170 64,092
    EMERSON ELECTRIC30SH 1,788 2,411
    EMERSON ELECTRIC5SH 333 402
    EMERSON ELECTRIC165SH 11,228 13,261
    ESTEE LAUNDER 15SH 1,276 3,993
    ESTEE LAUNDER 85SH 16,684 22,626
    EXXON MOBIL CORP200SH    
    EXXON MOBIL CORP200SH    
    EXXON MOBIL35SH    
    EXXON MOBIL5SH    
    FACEBOOK10SH 1,701 2,732
    FACEBOOK90SH 18,115 24,584
    GOLDMAN SACHS15SH    
    HONEYWELL10SH    
    HONEYWELL90SH    
    INTEL CORP1200SH 8,530 59,784
    INTEL45SH 1,626 2,242
    IBM265SH 6,276 33,358
    JOHNSON & JOHNSON300SH 11,568 47,214
    JOHNSON & JOHNSON20SH 2,489 3,148
    JOHNSON & JOHNSON5SH 665 787
    JP MORGAN CHASE25SH 1,446 3,177
    JP MORGAN CHASE500SH 44,145 63,535
    JP MORGAN CHASE5SH 518 635
    KIMBERLY CLARK CORP400SH 9,774 47,191
    LIBERTY25SH 2,193 3,940
    LIBERTY20SH 1,783 3,152
    LIBERTY55SH 7,432 8,667
    LINDE PLC20SH 3,269 5,270
    LOCKHEED40SH 16,439 14,199
    LOWES COMPANIES15SH 1,224 2,408
    MARSH & MCLENNAN500SH 15,541 58,500
    MEDTRONIC PLC400SH 30,267 46,856
    MERCK & CO700SH 7,959 57,260
    MERCK & CO40SH 2,543 3,272
    MICROSOFT800SH 15,030 133,452
    NEXTERA ENERGY10SH 1,510 3,086
    NEXTERA ENERGY15SH 4,110 4,629
    NORTHUP50SH 17,481 15,236
    NOVO NORDISK55SH 1,944 3,842
    NOVO NORDISK10SH 487 699
    OTIS WORLDWIDE7.5SH 529 507
    OTIS WORLDWIDE2.5SH 159 169
    OTIS WORLDWIDE40SH 3,008 2,702
    PEPSI CO300SH 16,684 44,490
    PEPSI CO200SH 7,260 14,830
    PROCTER & GAMBLE300SH 5,411 41,742
    ROYAL DUTCH SHELL375SH 5,759 13,178
    SALISBURY BANCORP INC746SH 569 27,803
    SALISBURY BANCORP INC1254SH 2,152 9,467
    SCHLUMBERGER LTD200SH    
    SCHLUMBERGER LTD40SH    
    SCHLUMBERGER LTD30SH    
    STANLEY BLACK & DECKER10SH 1,304 1,786
    STANLEY BLACK & DECKER90SH 13,280 16,070
    STARBUCKS25SH 1,457 2,675
    RAYTHEON15SH    
    RAYTHEON5SH    
    RAYTHEON80SH    
    UNITED HEALTH10SH 1,650 3,507
    VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS100SH 4,812 5,875
    VISA15SH 1,848 3,281
    VISA70SH 13,553 15,311
    WALGREENS30SH    
    WALT DISNEY500SH 16,397 90,590
    WALT DISNEY20SH 2,222 3,624
    WOODWARD INC25SH    
    WOODWARD INC75SH    
    NUVEEN MORTGAGE 23.621SH 529 455
    VANGUARD FTSE700SH 32,820 42,168
    VANGUARD HEALTH CARE EFT210SH 25,766 46,983
    VANGUARD INFO TECH EFT15SH 2,649 5,307
    VANGUARD INFO TECH EFT50SH 12,542 17,690
    VANGUARD INTERMEDIATE TERM1000SH 93,122 97,140
    VANGUARD MID-CAP300SH 51,092 62,031
    VANGUARD SMALL CAP EFT20SH 3,072 3,894
    CITI GROUP3000SH 3,153 2,985
    FLA PWR3000SH 3,066 3,139
    INT'L GAME TECH3000SH 3,158 3,120
    JP MORGAN CHASE3000SH 3,097 3,558
    TECK RESOURCES3000SH 3,178 3,759
    CLEVELAND CLIFFS4000SH 3,379 3,625
    3M COMPANY10SH    
    ANHEISER BUSCH20SH    
    BCE INC500SH    
    DUKE ENERGY20SH    
    INGREDION25SH    
    IRON MOUNTAIN85SH    
    KIMBERLY CLARK20SH    
    KRAFT35SH    
    MICROSOFT30SH    
    PEPSICO20SH    

    TY 2020 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    THE BAUER FOUNDATION
     
    C/O SHIPMAN & GOODWIN
    EIN:
    06-6032985
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    EXPENSES        
    INVESTMENT FEES 10,066 10,066 10,066  
    OFFICE 533     533
    SECRETARIAL 1,268     1,268
    BANK CHARGES 115     115
    MEETING EXPENSE 1,200     1,200


    TY 2020 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    THE BAUER FOUNDATION
     
    C/O SHIPMAN & GOODWIN
    EIN:
    06-6032985
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    LEGAL FEES 1,587 1,058 1,058 529


    TY 2020 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    THE BAUER FOUNDATION
     
    C/O SHIPMAN & GOODWIN
    EIN:
    06-6032985
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    FOREIGN TAX W/H 144 144 144  
    TAXES 1,279