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
BACHMANN STRAUSS FAMILY FUND
c/o Joe Vet
% JOE VET
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)Graypoint PO Box 38016
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
Albany, NY12203
A Employer identification number

13-6043497
B Telephone number (see instructions)

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$12,638,329J 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) 1,315,458
2 Check bullet.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 14,728 14,728  
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 95,090 95,090  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 193,333
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 3,460,515
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 193,333
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)....... Click to see attachment 53,755 53,755  
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 1,672,364 356,906  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 0      
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 31,100 31,100 0 0
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 26,850 26,850    
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 27,729 2,476    
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......        
22 Printing and publications.......... 160      
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 12,690 12,040    
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 98,529 72,466 0 0
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 559,825 559,825
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 658,354 72,466 0 559,825
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 1,014,010
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 284,440
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2020)
Form 990-PF (2020)
Page 2
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......... 946,741 555,801 555,801
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 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)....... 4,516,829 Click to see attachment4,526,218 6,329,104
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).......... 2,469,526 Click to see attachment3,642,893 5,753,424
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) 7,933,096 8,724,912 12,638,329
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 0
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........ 7,933,096 8,724,912
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)..... 7,933,096 8,724,912
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 7,933,096 8,724,912
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
7,933,096
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
1,014,010
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
3
 
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
8,947,106
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
5
222,194
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 29 .
6
8,724,912
Form 990-PF (2020)
Form 990-PF (2020)
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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 FIRST MANHATTAN #6036 - ST P    
b FIRST MANHATTAN #6036 - LT P    
c SCHWAB #8420 - ST P    
d SCHWAB #8420 - LT P    
e SCHWAB #1280 - ST P    
CAPITAL GAIN DIVIDENDS P    
CAPITAL GAIN DIVIDENDS P    
CAPITAL GAIN DIVIDENDS P    
CAPITAL GAIN DIVIDENDS P    
CAPITAL GAIN DIVIDENDS P    
(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 240,518   193,105 47,413
b 372,853   362,751 10,102
c 1,375,240   1,401,498 -26,258
d 1,194,984   1,267,945 -72,961
e 42,161   41,883 278
      219,583
      219,583
      219,583
      219,583
      219,583
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       47,413
b       10,102
c       -26,258
d       -72,961
e       278
       
       
       
       
       
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 2 193,333
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...........................
7
8
Reserved,..........................
8
Form 990-PF (2020)
Form 990-PF (2020)
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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 3,954
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 3,954
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 3,954
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2020 estimated tax payments and 2019 overpayment credited to 2020 6a 8,272
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b 0
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 8,272
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  
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10 4,318
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2021 estimated taxBullet4,318 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? Click to see list of attachments....................
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 changesClick to see list of attachments....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?........
4a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
Yes
 
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.Click to see list of attachments
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)
    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 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 addressbulletN/A
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletJOE VET Telephone no.bullet (518) 218-1221

    Located atbulletGRAYPOINT PO BOX 38016ALBANYNY ZIP+4bullet12203
    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
     
     
    ........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
     
    No
    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
     
     
    .........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
    THOMAS W STRAUSS VP & TREAS-AS NEEDED
    0.0     		0 0 0
    Graypoint PO Box 38016
    Albany,NY12203
    BARBARA B STRAUSS PRESIDENT-AS NEEDED
    0.0     		0 0 0
    Graypoint PO Box 38016
    Albany,NY12203
    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
     
    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
     
    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
    4,786,522
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    752,382
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    5,753,424
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    11,292,328
    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
    0
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
    11,292,328
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    169,385
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    11,122,943
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    556,147
    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
    556,147
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2020 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    3,954
    b
    Income tax for 2020. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    3,954
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    552,193
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
     
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    552,193
    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
    552,193
    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
    559,825
    b
    Program-related investments—total from Part IX-B..................
    1b
    0
    2
    Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes...............................
    2
    0
    3
    Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
    a
    Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
    3a
    0
    b
    Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
    3b
    0
    4
    Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part V, line 8, and Part XIII, line 4
    4
    559,825
    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
    0
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    559,825
    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 (2020)
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Page 9
    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 7 552,193
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2020:
    a Enter amount for 2019 only....... 0
    b Total for prior years:2018, 2017, 2016 0
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2020:
    a From 2015......  
    b From 2016......  
    c From 2017......  
    d From 2018......  
    e From 2019...... 11,710
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........ 11,710
    4Qualifying distributions for 2020 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 559,825
    a Applied to 2019, but not more than line 2a 0
    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..... 552,193
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 7,632
    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 19,342
    b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
    line 4b from line 2b ..........     		0
    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 ...........     		0
    e Undistributed income for 2019. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............     		0
    f Undistributed income for 2020. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2021 ..........     		0
    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 ......     		19,342
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2016....  
    b Excess from 2017....  
    c Excess from 2018....  
    d Excess from 2019.... 11,710
    e Excess from 2020.... 7,632
    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).)
    NA
    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.
    NONE
    2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
    Check here bullet
    aThe name, address, and telephone number or email address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    cAny submission deadlines:
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    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
    Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation
    57 West 57th Street
    Suite 904
    New York,NY10019     		None PC General Charitable 1,000
    American Friends of Israel Museum
    545 Fifth Avenue
    Suite 920
    New York,NY10017     		None PC General Charitable 2,000
    American Friends of the Israel Philharmonic Orches
    122 East 42nd Street
    Suite 4507
    New York,NY10168     		None PC General Charitable 1,500
    American Heart Association
    PO Box 4002012
    Des Moines,IA50340     		None PC General Charitable 1,500
    American Museum of Natural History
    200 Central Park W
    New York,NY10024     		None PC General Charitable 2,000
    ASF
    PO Box 807
    Suite 801
    Calais,ME04619     		None PC General Charitable 1,000
    Border Kindness
    PO Box 9030 PMB 4
    Calexico,CA92231     		None PC General Charitable 500
    Boston Workers Circle
    6 Webster Street
    Brookline,MA02446     		None PC General Charitable 8,600
    Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver
    2017 W 9th Avenue
    Denver,CO80204     		None PC General Charitable 500
    Boys for the Better Inc
    39 Annawan Road
    Suite 202
    Waban,MA02468     		None PC General Charitable 1,000
    Breast Cancer Alliance
    48 Maple Avenue
    Greenwich,CT06830     		None PC General Charitable 250
    Carnegie Hall
    881 Seventh Avenue
    Suite 1400
    New York,NY10019     		None PC General Charitable 750
    C-CAP
    505 Eighth Avenue
    Suite 1400
    New York,NY10018     		None PC General Charitable 1,000
    Crohn's & Colitis Foundation
    3010 Westchester Avenue
    Suite 1400
    Purchase,NY10577     		None PC General Charitable 1,000
    Center for Educational Innovation
    28 W 44th St
    New York,NY10036     		None PC General Charitable 500
    Central Park Conservancy
    14 East 60th Street
    Suite 705
    New York,NY10022     		None PC General Charitable 2,500
    Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Fdn
    3401 Civic Center Blvd
    Suite 1400
    Philadelphia,PA19104     		None PC General Charitable 2,500
    Cloyd Nelson Long Jr Cust for Soren Lang UTMA of
    750 Washington Blvd 11th Floor
    Stamford,CT06901     		None PC General Charitable 1,000
    Collegiate School
    301 Freedom Place South
    New York,NY10069     		None PC General Charitable 6,000
    Community Roots Charter School
    51 Saint Edwards St 3rd Fl
    Brooklyn,NY11205     		None PC General Charitable 30,000
    Cowen Services Company
    599 Lexington Ave 20th Floor
    New York,NY10022     		None PC General Charitable 2,500
    Dear Jack Foundation
    1840B W Littleton Blvd
    Littleton,CO80120     		None PC General Charitable 500
    Denver Health Foundation
    601 Broadway MC 0111
    Denver,CO80203     		None PC General Charitable 2,000
    Dublin School
    PO Box 522
    Suite 1730
    Dublin,NH03444     		None PC General Charitable 2,000
    Dystonia Medical Research Foundation
    One East Wacker Drive
    Suite 1730
    Chicago,IL60601     		None PC General Charitable 500
    Elmira College
    One Park Place
    Suite 1730
    Elmira,NY14901     		None PC General Charitable 500
    Emory University
    201 Dowman Drive
    Atlanta,GA30322     		None PC General Charitable 3,750
    Experience Camps
    PO Box 5121
    Westport,CT06881     		None PC General Charitable 500
    Family Centers
    40 Arch Street
    Greenwich,CT06830     		None PC General Charitable 1,000
    FFWD
    1004a OReilly Avenue
    San Francisco,CA94129     		None PC General Charitable 2,000
    Foreign Policy Association
    470 Park Avenue South
    New York,NY10016     		None PC General Charitable 20,000
    George Washington University Law School
    2000 H Street NW
    Washington,DC20052     		None PC General Charitable 4,500
    Greyston
    21 Park Avenue
    Yonkers,NY10703     		None PC General Charitable 500
    Guiding Eyes for the Blind
    611 Granite Spring Rd
    Yorktown Heights,NY10598     		None PC General Charitable 250
    Harvard Business School
    Soldiers Field
    Boston,MA02163     		None PC General Charitable 2,000
    Henry Street Settlement
    265 Henry Street
    Suite 741
    New York,NY10002     		None PC General Charitable 2,000
    Him for Her
    1889 Harrison Street
    Suite 741
    Oakland,CA94612     		None PC General Charitable 1,000
    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
    1 Gustave L Levy Place Box 1049
    Suite 741
    New York,NY10029     		None PC General Charitable 50,000
    Israel Tennis & Education Centers Fdn
    3725 Lynn Lane
    Wantagh,NY11793     		None PC General Charitable 5,000
    Jackie Robinson Foundation
    75 Varick Street 2nd Floor
    Suite 105
    New York,NY10013     		None PC General Charitable 5,000
    Jewish Family Service of MetroWest NJ
    256 Columbia Turnpike
    Suite 105
    Florham Park,NY07932     		None PC General Charitable 500
    Jewish Funders Network
    150 West 30th Street
    Suite 105
    New York,NY10001     		None PC General Charitable 2,500
    Judaism Your Way
    950 South Cherry Street
    Suite 900
    Denver,CO80246     		None PC General Charitable 500
    Kravis Center for the Performing Arts Inc
    701 Okeechobee Blvd
    Suite 310
    West Palm Beach,FL33401     		None PC General Charitable 10,000
    Lincoln Center Theatre
    150 West 65th Street
    New York,NY10023     		None PC General Charitable 2,500
    Lung Cancer Research Foundation
    155 East 55th Street 6H
    Suite 1200
    New York,NY10022     		None PC General Charitable 11,000
    Lupus Research Alliance
    757 Third Avenue 20th Floor
    New York,NY10017     		None PC General Charitable 2,500
    Madison House
    170 Rugby Road
    Charlottesville,VA22903     		None PC General Charitable 500
    Maltz Jupiter Theatre Inc
    1001 East Indiantown Road
    Jupiter,FL33477     		None PC General Charitable 1,000
    Mount Sinai Health System
    1 Gustave L Levy Place Box 1049
    New York,NY10029     		None PC General Charitable 25,500
    Mount Sinai Hospital
    1 Gustave L Levy Place Box 1049
    New York,NY10029     		None PC General Charitable 25,000
    National September 11 Memorial & Museum
    200 Liberty Street 16th Floor
    Suite 405
    New York,NY10281     		None PC General Charitable 10,000
    Navy SEAL Foundation
    162 West 56th Street
    Suite 405
    New York,NY10019     		None PC General Charitable 1,000
    Near And Far Aid
    PO Box 717
    Suite 405
    Southport,CT06890     		None PC General Charitable 1,000
    New York City Ballet
    20 Lincoln Center
    New York,NY10023     		None PC General Charitable 66,000
    New York City Center
    130 W 56th Street
    New York,NY10019     		None PC General Charitable 1,000
    New York Landmarks Conservancy
    One Whitehall Street 21st Floor
    New York,NY10004     		None PC General Charitable 3,000
    New York Public Radio
    PO Box 1550
    New York,NY10116     		None PC General Charitable 500
    New York Road Runners Inc
    PO Box 22171
    New York,NY10087     		None PC General Charitable 5,000
    New-York Historical Society
    170 Central Park West
    New York,NY10024     		None PC General Charitable 1,000
    Northwell Health Foundation
    2000 Marcus Drive
    New Hyde Park,NY11042     		None PC General Charitable 500
    Norton Museum of Art
    1450 S Dixie Highway
    West Palm Beach,FL33401     		None PC General Charitable 22,750
    Park Avenue Armory
    643 Park Avenue
    New York,NY10065     		None PC General Charitable 2,000
    PBA of the Town of North Castle
    PO Box 659
    Suite 200
    Armonk,NY10504     		None PC General Charitable 250
    Planned Parenthood of Greater NY
    26 Bleeker Street
    New York,NY10012     		None PC General Charitable 1,000
    Planned Parenthood of NYC
    26 Bleeker Street
    Suite 1000
    New York,NY10012     		None PC General Charitable 2,000
    Prostate Cancer Foundation
    1250 Fourth Street
    Santa Monica,CA90401     		None PC General Charitable 250
    Riverdale Country School
    5250 Fieldston Road
    Suite 1200
    Bronx,NY10471     		None PC General Charitable 7,000
    Roundabout Theater Company
    231 West 39th Street
    Suite 1200
    New York,NY10018     		None PC General Charitable 1,000
    Roundtable Cultural Seminars
    45 East 78th Street
    Suite 1200
    New York,NY10075     		None PC General Charitable 1,350
    Sanctuary for Families
    PO Box 1406 Wall Street Station
    New York,NY10268     		None PC General Charitable 6,500
    School of American Ballet
    70 Lincoln Center Plaza Fifth Floo
    New York,NY10023     		None PC General Charitable 1,500
    Solomon R Guggenheim Museum & Foundation
    1071 Fifth Avenue
    New York,NY10128     		None PC General Charitable 10,000
    Spence School
    22 East 91st Street
    New York,NY10128     		None PC General Charitable 16,000
    Stanford University
    PO Box 20466
    Stanford,CA94305     		None PC General Charitable 5,000
    The 1898 Foundation
    PO Box 248
    Purchase,NY10577     		None PC General Charitable 5,000
    The Child Center of NY
    118-35 Queens Boulevard 6th Floor
    Forest Hills,NY11375     		None PC General Charitable 2,500
    The Friends of Governors Island
    10 South Street Slip 7
    New York,NY10004     		None PC General Charitable 1,000
    The Fund of Park Avenue
    445 Park Avenue 9th floor
    New York,NY10022     		None PC General Charitable 1,000
    The Michael J Fox Foundation
    PO Box 4777
    Suite 1000
    New York,NY10163     		None PC General Charitable 75,250
    The Nathan YIP Foundation
    6295 Greenwood Plaza Blvd
    Suite 1000
    Greenwood Village,CO80111     		None PC General Charitable 500
    The New York Public Library
    445 Fifth Avenue Floor 3
    Suite 1000
    New York,NY10016     		None PC General Charitable 500
    The Rockefeller University
    1230 York Avenue Box 164
    Suite B101
    New York,NY10065     		None PC General Charitable 10,000
    The Society of MSK
    1233 York Avenue
    Suite B101
    New York,NY10065     		None PC General Charitable 1,000
    The Society of the Four Arts
    100 Four Arts Plaza
    Suite B101
    Palm Beach,FL33480     		None PC General Charitable 10,500
    The Temple Emanu-El
    One East 65th Street
    New York,NY10065     		None PC General Charitable 1,000
    The V Foundation for Cancer Research
    14600 Weston Parkway
    Cary,NC27513     		None PC General Charitable 250
    Therapeutic Adventures Inc
    PO Box 4668
    Charlottesville,VA22905     		None PC General Charitable 14,000
    Trickle Up
    104 W 27th Street 12th Floor
    Suite 927B
    New York,NY10001     		None PC General Charitable 1,000
    UJA - Federation of New York
    130 East 59th Street
    Suite 927B
    New York,NY10022     		None PC General Charitable 10,000
    United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
    60 East 42nd Street
    Suite 927B
    New York,NY10165     		None PC General Charitable 5,000
    University of Vermont
    85 S Prospect Street
    Suite 1000
    Burlington,VT05405     		None PC General Charitable 1,500
    University of Virginia
    PO Box 400807
    Charlottesville,VA22904     		None PC General Charitable 250
    Urban Peak
    2100 Stout Street
    Denver,CO80205     		None PC General Charitable 500
    West Side Montessori School
    309 W 92nd Street
    New York,NY10025     		None PC General Charitable 1,375
    Total .................................bullet 3a 559,825
    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 14,728  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 95,090  
    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 ............     		    18 193,333  
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory          
    11 Other revenue:
    aOTHER INCOME     		    15 53,755  
    b
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e)..   356,906  
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13
    356,906
    (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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    with the preparer shown below?
    See instructions.
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    Form 990-PF (2020)
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    Form 990PF - Special Condition Description:
    Special Condition Description
    Schedule B
    (Form 990, 990-EZ,
    or 990-PF)
    Department of the Treasury
    Internal Revenue Service
    Schedule of Contributors

    Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
    Arrow Bullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
    OMB No. 1545-0047
    2020
    Name of the organization
    BACHMANN STRAUSS FAMILY FUND
    c/o Joe Vet
    Employer identification number

    13-6043497
    Organization type (check one):
    Filers of:
    Section:
    Form 990 or 990-EZ






    Form 990-PF




    Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
    Note: Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
    General Rule
    Special Rules
    ......... Arrow Bullet $  
    Caution: An organization that isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't file Schedule B (Form 990,
    990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its Form 990-EZ
    or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it doesn't meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
    990-EZ, or 990-PF).
    For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
    for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
    Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2020)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2020) Page 2
    Name of organization
    BACHMANN STRAUSS FAMILY FUND
    c/o Joe Vet         		Employer identification number
    13-6043497
    Part I
    Contributors
    Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    1
    Louis Bachmann Chart Reminder Annui
    c/o Graypoint PO Box 38016
     
    Albany, NY12203

    		$ 1,315,458


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     
     

    		$  


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     
     

    		$  


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     
     

    		$  


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     
     

    		$  


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     
     

    		$  


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2020)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2020)
    Page 3
    Name of organization
    BACHMANN STRAUSS FAMILY FUND
    c/o Joe Vet         		Employer identification number

    13-6043497
    Part II
    Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2020)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2020)
    Page 4
    Name of organization
    BACHMANN STRAUSS FAMILY FUND
    c/o Joe Vet         		Employer identification number

    13-6043497
    Part III
    Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
    Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2020)
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    TY 2020 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    BACHMANN STRAUSS FAMILY FUND
     
    c/o Joe Vet
    EIN:
    13-6043497
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    GRAYPOINT ADVISORY FEES 31,100 31,100    

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    TY 2020 DepreciationSchedule
    Name:
    BACHMANN STRAUSS FAMILY FUND
     
    c/o Joe Vet
    EIN:
    13-6043497
    Description of Property Date Acquired Cost or Other Basis Prior Years' Depreciation Computation Method Rate /
    Life (# of years)    		 Current Year's Depreciation Expense Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Cost of Goods Sold Not Included

    TY 2020 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    BACHMANN STRAUSS FAMILY FUND
     
    c/o Joe Vet
    EIN:
    13-6043497
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    SCHWAB #8420 2,772,139 3,927,247
    FIRST MANHATTAN 1,378,865 2,026,643
    SCHWAB #1280 375,214 375,214

    TY 2020 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
    Name:
    BACHMANN STRAUSS FAMILY FUND
     
    c/o Joe Vet
    EIN:
    13-6043497
    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    ALPHAGEB EURO BEST IDEAS   471,107 451,720
    OCA OHA CREDIT FUND SEG PORT   225,294 327,814
    RCG LONGVIEW II   1,179 690
    HCP PRIVATE EQUITY III   0 461,913
    CHI EMPLOYEE FUND II   253,389 253,390
    MILLENIUM INTERNATIONAL FUND   153,843 625,326
    COWEN HEALTHCARE ROYALTY PTNRS   46,072 48,257
    STARBOARD VALUE & OPP FUND LTD   300,000 752,976
    STARBOARD LEADERS FUND   6,650 131,566
    RCG LONGVIEW DEBT FUND V   0 0
    SCOPUS FUND LTD   0 0
    RCG LONGVIEW DEBT FUND VI   155,126 155,198
    RAMIUS MERGER FUND   638,746 852,064
    CHI EMPLOYEE III   129,919 131,756
    FOUNDERS CIRCLE   84,147 55,693
    SCGE OFFSHORE   280,000 567,244
    COWEN SUSTAINABLE INVESTMENTS   158,265 160,967
    OCA CMTG   45,800 45,000
    OCA LCP IX SEGREGATED PORT   21,728 21,519
    OCA VENBIO III   34,722 60,546
    OCA SSA SEGREGATED PORT   636,906 649,785

    TY 2020 OtherDecreasesSchedule
    Name:
    BACHMANN STRAUSS FAMILY FUND
     
    c/o Joe Vet
    EIN:
    13-6043497
    Description Amount
    COST BASIS ADJUSTMENT 222,194


    TY 2020 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    BACHMANN STRAUSS FAMILY FUND
     
    c/o Joe Vet
    EIN:
    13-6043497
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    HEALTHCARE ROYALTY DEDUCTIONS 1,870 1,870    
    RCG LONGVIEW V DEDUCTIONS 43 43    
    RCG LONGVIEW VI DEDUCTIONS 328 328    
    RCG LONGVIEW II DEDUCTIONS 32 32    
    CHI EMPLOYEE II DEDUCTIONS 1,024 1,024    
    CHI EMPLOYEE III DEDUCTIONS 619 619    
    COWEN SUSTAINABLE I DEDUCTIONS 2,532 2,532    
    FOUNDERS CIRCLE III DEDUCTIONS 5,575 5,575    
    NYS REGISTRATION 650      
    OCA CMTG DEDUCTIONS 17 17    


    TY 2020 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    BACHMANN STRAUSS FAMILY FUND
     
    c/o Joe Vet
    EIN:
    13-6043497
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    Chi Employee Fd II - ORD BUSINESS INCOME -1,443 -1,443  
    HEALTHCARE ROYALTY PART - ROYALTIES 2,107 2,107  
    Chi Employee Fd II - OTHER PORT 1 1  
    HEALTHCARE ROYALTY PART - OTHER PORT 563 563  
    RCG LONGVIEW V - OTHER PORT 101 101  
    ALPHAGEN EURO BEST IDEAS FD - TB EXP -3,779 -3,779  
    ALPHAGEN EURO BEST IDEAS FD - SEC 988 17 17  
    OCA SSA Segregated Portfolio - Ordinary 56,188 56,188  


    TY 2020 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    BACHMANN STRAUSS FAMILY FUND
     
    c/o Joe Vet
    EIN:
    13-6043497
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    OFFIT MANAGEMENT FEES 26,850 26,850    


    TY 2020 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    BACHMANN STRAUSS FAMILY FUND
     
    c/o Joe Vet
    EIN:
    13-6043497
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    FOREIGN TAX WITHHELD 2,476 2,476    
    FEDERAL TAX 25,000      
    NYS TAX 253