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. 1545-0047
2021
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2021, or tax year beginning 07-01-2021 , and ending 06-30-2022
Name of foundation
THE GEORGE W BAUER FAMILY
FOUNDATION
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)663 RARITAN ROAD
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
CRANFORD, NJ07016
A Employer identification number

22-6069622
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(908) 324-4107
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$28,195,875J 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)  
2 Check bullet.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 378 378  
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 519,841 519,841  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 3,144,878
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 3,144,878
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 3,144,878
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........ 3,665,097 3,665,097  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc.        
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 2,100 2,100    
c Other professional fees (attach schedule)....        
17 Interest............... 37,461 37,461    
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 169,703 83,229    
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 225,681 175,387   50,294
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 434,945 298,177   50,294
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 1,107,970 1,107,970
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 1,542,915 298,177   1,158,264
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 2,122,182
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 3,366,920
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2021)
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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......... 26,027 123,479 123,479
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).......      
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).......... 18,195,013 Click to see attachment20,219,504 28,072,396
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) 18,221,040 20,342,983 28,195,875
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses.......... 56,121 55,882
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)......... 56,121 55,882
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........... 18,164,919 20,287,101
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........    
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)..... 18,164,919 20,287,101
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 18,221,040 20,342,983
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
18,164,919
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
2,122,182
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
3
 
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
20,287,101
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
20,287,101
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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.)
1a
b
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
b
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
b
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 3,144,878
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  
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Part V
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 All other domestic foundations enter 1.39% (0.0139) of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% (0.04) 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 46,800
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 46,800
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2021 estimated tax payments and 2020 overpayment credited to 2021 6a 48,000
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 48,000
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached. Click to see attachment 8 202
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 10 998
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2022 estimated taxBullet998 RefundedBullet 11  
Part VI-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 XIV..................................
    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 2021 or the taxable year beginning in 2021? See the instructions for Part XIII.
    If "Yes," complete Part XIII .............................
    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 VI-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 ofbulletTHE FOUNDATION Telephone no.bullet (908) 324-4107

    Located atbullet663 RARITAN ROADCRANFORDNJ ZIP+4bullet07016
    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 2021, 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 VI-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? ...........
    1a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
    a disqualified person? ..............................
    1a(2)
     
    No
    (3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person? ...........
    1a(3)
     
    No
    (4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person? ............
    1a(4)
    Yes
     
    (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)? ......................
    1a(5)
     
    No
    (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.) ...............
    1a(6)
     
    No
    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
    c
    ........bullet
    d
    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 2021? .............
    1d
     
     
    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 2021, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2021?....................
    2a
     
    No
    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? ..............................
    3a
     
    No
    b
    If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2021 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 2021.) .....................
    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 2021? ..
    4b
     
    No
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    Part VI-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))? ..........
    5a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
    on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive? ....................
    5a(2)
     
    No
    (3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes? .............
    5a(3)
     
    No
    (4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
    in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? See instructions ........................
    5a(4)
     
    No
    (5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
    educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals? .............
    5a(5)
     
    No
    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
     
     
    c
    .........bullet
    d
    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? .................
    5d
     
     
    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? .............................
    6a
     
    No
    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?
    7a
     
    No
    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? .........................
    8
     
    No
    Part VII
    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
    GREGORY W BAUER TRUSTEE
    0.25     		0 0 0
    663 RARITAN ROAD
    CRANFORD,NJ07016
    JOHN W FEDOR TRUSTEE
    0.25     		0 0 0
    663 RARITAN ROAD
    CRANFORD,NJ07016
    PATRICIA RUUD TRUSTEE
    0.25     		0 0 0
    663 RARITAN ROAD
    CRANFORD,NJ07016
    KIMBERLY B HOWELL TRUSTEE
    0.25     		0 0 0
    663 RARITAN ROAD
    CRANFORD,NJ07016
    CAROL A ROMANO SECRETARY
    8.00     		0 0 0
    663 RARITAN ROAD
    CRANFORD,NJ07016
    THOMAS B BOAK TRUSTEE
    0.25     		0 0 0
    663 RARITAN ROAD
    CRANFORD,NJ07016
    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 VII
    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 VIII-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 VIII-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 IX
    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
    28,597,004
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    321,677
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    28,918,681
    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
    28,918,681
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1.5% (0.015) of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    433,780
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. .......
    5
    28,484,901
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% (0.05) of line 5................
    6
    1,424,245
    Part X
    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 IX, line 6..................
    1
    1,424,245
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2021 from Part V, line 5.......
    2a
    46,800
    b
    Income tax for 2021. (This does not include the tax from Part V.) ...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    46,800
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    1,377,445
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
     
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    1,377,445
    6
    Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
    6
     
    7
    Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XII, line 1 ...
    7
    1,377,445
    Part XI
    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
     
    b
    Program-related investments—total from Part VIII-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 XII, line 4.
    4
     
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    Part XII
    Undistributed Income (see instructions)
    (a)
    Corpus     		(b)
    Years prior to 2020     		(c)
    2020     		(d)
    2021
    1 Distributable amount for 2021 from Part X, line 7 1,377,445
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2021:
    a Enter amount for 2020 only....... 1,107,562
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20  
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2021:
    a From 2016......  
    b From 2017......  
    c From 2018......  
    d From 2019......  
    e From 2020......  
    f Total of lines 3a through e ........  
    4Qualifying distributions for 2021 from Part
    XI, line 4: bullet$ 1,158,264
    a Applied to 2020, but not more than line 2a 1,107,562
    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 2021 distributable amount..... 50,702
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus  
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2021.    
    (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 2021. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2022 ..........     		1,326,743
    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 2016 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		 
    9 Excess distributions carryover to 2022.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		 
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2017....  
    b Excess from 2018....  
    c Excess from 2019....  
    d Excess from 2020....  
    e Excess from 2021....  
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Page 10
    Part XIII
    Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VI-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 2021, 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) 2021 (b) 2020 (c) 2019 (d) 2018
             
    b 85% (0.85) of line 2a .........          
    c Qualifying distributions from Part XI,
    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 IX, 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 XIV
    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:
    GEORGE W BAUER FAMILY FOUNDATION
    663 RARITAN ROAD
    CRANFORD,NJ07016
    (908) 324-4107
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    REQUESTS SHOULD BE IN LETTER FORM WITH SUPPORTING MATERIALS ENCLOSED.
    cAny submission deadlines:
    APRIL 30 (ANNUAL MEETING IS IN MAY OR JUNE)
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    NONE
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Page 11
    Part XIV
    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
    A WIDER CIRCLE
    10325 KENSINGTON PKWY
    KENSINGTON,MD20895     		NONE PC UNRESTRICTED 10,000
    AGAINST MALARIA FOUNDATION
    301 W 20TH ST STE300
    KANSAS CITY,MO64108     		NONE PC UNRESTRICTED 3,461
    AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION
    125 BROAD ST 18TH FLOOR
    NEW YORK,NY10004     		NONE PC UNRESTRICTED 5,540
    AMERICA'S GROW-A-ROW INC
    150 PITTSTOWN ROAD
    PITTSTOWN,NJ08867     		NONE PC UNRESTRICTED 25,688
    AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL USA
    311 W 43RD ST 7TH FL
    NEW YORK,NY10036     		NONE PC UNRESTRICTED 4,153
    ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF GREATER PLACER
    PO BOX 4693
    AUBURN,CA95604     		NONE PC UNRESTRICTED 13,000
    BOYS GIRLS CLUBS OF SCOTTSDALE
    10533 EAST LAKESIDE DRIVE
    SCOTTSDALE,AZ85258     		NONE PC UNRESTRICTED 30,000
    BURNING MAN PROJECT
    660 ALABAMA STREET
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA941102189     		NONE PC UNRESTRICTED 7,500
    CANINE COMPANIONS FOR INDEPENDENCE
    PO BOX 446
    SANTA ROSA,CA954020448     		NONE PC UNRESTRICTED 10,000
    CENTER FOR CARBON REMOVAL
    1111 BROADWAY FLOOR 3
    OAKLAND,CA94607     		NONE PC CARBON 180 PROJECT 25,843
    CENTRAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
    70 MAPLE STREET
    SUMMIT,NJ07901     		NONE PC FOR RESTORATION OF THE ORGAN 10,000
    CLEAN AIR TASK FORCE
    114 STATE STREET 6TH FL
    BOSTON,MA02109     		NONE PC UNRESTRICTED 45,226
    COALITION FOR RAINFOREST NATIONS
    52 VANDERBILT AVE FL14
    NEW YORK,NY10017     		NONE PC UNRESTRICTED 19,382
    COMMUNITY FOOD BANK OF NJ
    31 EVANS TERMINAL ROAD
    HILLSIDE,NJ07205     		NONE PC UNRESTRICTED 15,000
    CRANFORD FIRST AID SQUAD
    PO BOX 1771
    CRANFORD,NJ07016     		NONE PC UNRESTRICTED 15,000
    DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS
    40 RECTOR ST 16TH FLOOR
    NEW YORK,NY100061751     		NONE PC UNRESTRICTED 6,922
    ELECTRONIC FRONTIER FOUNDATION
    815 EDDY STREET
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94109     		NONE PC UNRESTRICTED 4,153
    EMORY UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF NURSING
    1520 CLIFTON RD STE269
    ATLANTA,GA303224297     		NONE PC FOR FARMWORKER FAMILY HEALTH PROGRAM 30,500
    FETCHING TAILS FOUNDATION
    PO BOX 463
    ITASCA,IL60143     		NONE PC UNRESTRICTED 6,000
    FROST VALLEY YMCA
    2000 FROST VALLEY ROAD
    CLARYVILLE,NY12725     		NONE PC FOR HAINES DECK 20,000
    FURNITURE ASSIST INC
    398 CHESTNUT STREET
    UNION,NJ07083     		NONE PC UNRESTRICTED 7,000
    GATEWAY FAMILY YMCA
    144 MADISON AVENUE
    ELIZABETH,NJ07201     		NONE PC UNRESTRICTED 30,000
    GIVE DIRECTLY INC
    PO BOX 3221
    NEW YORK,NY10008     		NONE PC UNRESTRICTED 9,691
    GOLD COUNTRY WILDLIFE RESCUE INC
    PO BOX 4162
    AUBURN,CA95604     		NONE PC UNRESTRICTED 20,000
    GREAT SWAMP WATERSHED ASSOCIATION
    PO BOX 300
    NEW VERNON,NJ07976     		NONE PC UNRESTRICTED 10,000
    HOSPICE PALLIATIVE CARE-CHARLOTTE
    1420 E 7TH STREET
    CHARLOTTE,NC28247     		NONE PC UNRESTRICTED 20,000
    HUMANITARIAN SERVICE PROJECT
    465 RANDY ROAD
    CAROL STREAM,IL60188     		NONE PC UNRESTRICTED 10,000
    INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INNOV FDN
    1101 K STREET NW NO 610
    WASHINGTON,DC20005     		NONE PC UNRESTRICTED 19,382
    INROADS TO OPPORTUNITIES
    301 COX STREET
    ROSELLE,NJ07203     		NONE PC UNRESTRICTED 10,000
    JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
    600 NORTH WOLFE STREET
    BALTIMORE,MD21287     		NONE PC FOR LOEYS-DIETZ SYNDROME RESEARCH 10,000
    JUNIOR LEAGUE OF SUMMIT
    37 DEFOREST AVENUE
    SUMMIT,NJ07904     		NONE PC FOR G.R.A.C.E. 15,000
    KAHN ACADEMY
    PO BOX 1630
    MOUNTAIN VIEW,CA94042     		NONE PC UNRESTRICTED 5,538
    CITY OF LINDEN
    605 SOUTH WOOD AVENUE
    LINDEN,NJ07036     		NONE PC FOR THE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES 20,000
    MANNA FOOD CENTER
    9311 GAITHER ROAD
    GAITHERSBURG,MD20877     		NONE PC UNRESTRICTED 5,000
    NEW INCENTIVES
    340 S LEMON AVE
    WALNUT,CA91789     		NONE PC FOR CCT MARKETPLACE 3,461
    NEW VERNON FIRST AID SQUAD
    MILLBROOK RD
    NEW VERNON,NJ07976     		NONE PC UNRESTRICTED 10,000
    NEWARK DAY CENTER
    43 HILL STREET
    NEWARK,NJ07102     		NONE PC UNRESTRICTED 20,000
    NORTH NAPLES CHURCH
    6000 GOODLETTE RD N
    NAPLES,FL34109     		NONE PC UNRESTRICTED 10,000
    OPERA CAROLINA
    1600 ELIZABETH AVENUE
    CHARLOTTE,NC28204     		NONE PC UNRESTRICTED 15,000
    PARKER FAMILY HEALTH CENTER
    211 SHREWSBURY AVENUE
    RED BANK,NJ07701     		NONE PC FOR THE DIABETES PROGRAM 51,531
    PEOPLE'S RESOURCE CENTER
    201 SOUTH NAPERVILLE RD
    WHEATON,IL60187     		NONE PC UNRESTRICTED 25,000
    PHOENIX CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL FDN
    2929 E CAMELBACK ROAD
    PHOENIX,AZ85016     		NONE PC UNRESTRICTED 31,000
    PLACER LAND TRUST
    11641 BLOCKER DRIVE
    AUBURN,CA95603     		NONE PC UNRESTRICTED 20,000
    PLACER NATURE CENTER
    3700 CHRISTIAN VALLEY RD
    AUBURN,CA95602     		NONE PC UNRESTRICTED 10,000
    PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF NEW JERSEY
    196 SPEEDWELL AVENUE
    MORRISTOWN,NJ07960     		NONE PC UNRESTRICTED 4,153
    PREVENT CHILD ABUSE - NJ CHAPTER
    103 CHURCH ST SUITE 210
    NEW BRUNSWICK,NJ08901     		NONE PC UNRESTRICTED 2,563
    REFORMED CHURCH OF LINDEN
    600 NORTH WOOD AVENUE
    LINDEN,NJ07036     		NONE PC UNRESTRICTED 20,000
    ROOM TO READ
    465 CALIFORNIA STREET
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94104     		NONE PC UNRESTRICTED 8,307
    RUTGERS UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
    335 GEORGE STREET
    NEW BRUNSWICK,NJ08901     		NONE PC GEORGE W. BAUER ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP 79,594
    SAMARITAN'S PURSE
    PO BOX 3000
    BOONE,NC28607     		NONE PC UNRESTRICTED 21,000
    SCHOOLS MENTORING AND RESOURCES
    1061 MARKET STREET
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94103     		NONE PC SMART PROGRAM 15,000
    SHELTER FOR ABUSED WOMEN CHILDREN
    PO BOX 10102
    NAPLES,FL34101     		NONE PC UNRESTRICTED 30,500
    SLIDE RANCH
    2025 SHORELINE HWY
    MUIR BEACH,CA94965     		NONE PC UNRESTRICTED 7,500
    SOME SO OTHERS MIGHT EAT INC
    71 O STREET NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20001     		NONE PC UNRESTRICTED 5,000
    SUMMIT VOLUNTEER FIRST AID SQUAD
    PO BOX 234
    SUMMIT,NJ07902     		NONE PC UNRESTRICTED 10,000
    TERRAPRAXIS
    120 LAKE VIEW AVENUE
    CAMBRIDGE,MA021383367     		NONE PC UNRESTRICTED 19,382
    TRINITAS HEALTH FOUNDATION
    PO BOX 259
    ELIZABETH,NJ07207     		NONE PC FOR THE EMERGENCY ROOM WAITING AREA 50,000
    TUNNEL TO TOWERS FOUNDATION
    2361 HYLAN BLVD
    STATEN ISLAND,NY103063159     		NONE PC UNRESTRICTED 20,000
    UNION COUNTY COLLEGE FOUNDATION
    1033 SPRINGFIELD AVENUE
    CRANFORD,NJ07016     		NONE PC UNRESTRICTED 20,000
    UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF LINDEN
    321 NORTH WOOD AVENUE
    LINDEN,NJ07036     		NONE PC UNRESTRICTED 20,000
    UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF RED BANK
    247 BROAD STREET
    RED BANK,NJ07701     		NONE PC UNRESTRICTED 25,000
    WELLNESS HOUSE
    131 N COUNTY LINE ROAD
    HINSDALE,IL60521     		NONE PC UNRESTRICTED 10,000
    WILD ANIMAL SANCTUARY
    1946 COUNTY ROAD 53
    KEENESBURG,CO80643     		NONE PC UNRESTRICTED 35,000
    WOODS HOLE OCEANOGRAPHIC INSTITUTE
    266 WOODS HOLE ROAD 40
    WOODS HOLE,MA02543     		NONE PC UNRESTRICTED 10,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 1,107,970
    bApproved for future payment
    Total .................................bullet 3b  
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Page 12
    Part XV-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 ...........     		    14 378  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities ....          
    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 ............     		        3,144,878
    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) ..   520,219 3,144,878
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13
    3,665,097
    (See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
    Part XV-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 XV-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 (2021)
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Page 13
    Part XVI
    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?
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    TY 2021 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    THE GEORGE W BAUER FAMILY
     
    FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    22-6069622
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    ACCOUNTING FEE 2,100 2,100    

    TY 2021 ExplnOfNonFilingWithAGStmt
    Name:
    THE GEORGE W BAUER FAMILY
     
    FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    22-6069622
    Statement:
    PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT FORM 990-PF TO THE NEW JERSEY STATE ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE ONLY IF GROSS CONTRIBUTIONS WERE OVER 25,000 OR THE ORGANIZATION CONTRACTED WITH A PROFESSIONAL FUNDRAISER. NEITHER OF THESE CRITERIA WERE MET DURING THE YEAR.

    TY 2021 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
    Name:
    THE GEORGE W BAUER FAMILY
     
    FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    22-6069622
    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    TRUFFLE HOUND GLOBAL VALUE, LL AT COST 20,219,504 28,072,396

    TY 2021 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    THE GEORGE W BAUER FAMILY
     
    FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    22-6069622
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    EXPENSES        
    ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES 55,882 5,588   50,294
    INVESTMENT FEES - TRADER 169,538 169,538    
    MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES 261 261    


    TY 2021 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    THE GEORGE W BAUER FAMILY
     
    FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    22-6069622
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    FOREIGN TAXES 83,229 83,229    
    FEDERAL EXCISE TAX 86,474