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
2023
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2023, or tax year beginning 01-01-2023 , and ending 12-31-2023
Name of foundation
RICHARD F & LENA S BARKER TR FUND
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)1100 NORTH MARKET STREET
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
WILMINGTON, DE198900001
A Employer identification number

03-6037557
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(802) 660-1494
C right arrow
G Check all that apply:

D 1. Foreign organizations, check here............. right arrow
2. Foreign organizations meeting the 85%
test, check here and attach computation ... right arrow
E right arrow
H Check type of organization:
F right arrow
I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)right arrow$873,971J 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 right arrow.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments      
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 30,816 30,410  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 -2,155
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 112,885
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 0
8 Net short-term capital gain......... 0
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........ 28,661 30,410  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 11,315 10,184   1,132
14 Other employee salaries and wages......   0 0 0
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......   0 0  
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........       0
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment
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900 0 0 900
c Other professional fees (attach schedule)....       0
17 Interest...............       0
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment
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1,656 92   0
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion... 0 0  
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......   0 0  
22 Printing and publications..........   0 0  
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment
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473 2   471
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 14,344 10,278 0 2,503
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 46,790 46,790
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 61,134 10,278 0 49,293
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -32,473
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 20,132
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)... 0
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
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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.............   1,570 1,570
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 50,455 52,222 52,222
3 Accounts receivable right arrow  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts right arrow     0 0
4 Pledges receivable right arrow  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts right arrow        
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) right arrow  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts right arrow0      
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)....... 392,214 Click to see attachment
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416,963 		537,727
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)....... 387,179 Click to see attachment
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326,473 		282,452
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis right arrow  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) right arrow        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule)..........     0
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis right arrow  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) right arrow        
15 Other assets (describe right arrow)      
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 829,848 797,228 873,971
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 right arrow)    
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22).........   0
Net Assets or Fund Balances Foundations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here right arrow
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 right arrow
and complete lines 26 through 30.
26 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........ 829,848 797,228
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)..... 829,848 797,228
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 829,848 797,228
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
829,848
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-32,473
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrowClick to see attachment
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3
1,005
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
798,380
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrowClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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5
1,152
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 29 .
6
797,228
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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 . CLASS ACTION LITIGATION     2023-03-07
b 10. CELANESE CORP   2019-04-30 2023-08-29
c 26. CROWN CASTLE INC. REIT   2022-07-20 2023-12-28
d 1626.016 DODGE & COX INCOME FUND     2023-08-29
e 1949.78 DODGE & COX INCOME FUND     2023-12-28
41. DUKE ENERGY HOLDING CORP   2022-07-20 2023-12-28
18. HONEYWELL INTL INC     2023-12-28
997.009 JP MORGAN CORE BOND CL SLCT     2023-08-29
165. KEYCORP NEW COMM   2022-07-20 2023-08-29
5. LILLY ELI & CO   2008-11-20 2023-12-28
115. NUTRIEN LTD   2022-07-20 2023-12-28
19. TEXAS INSTRUMENTS   2020-02-19 2023-12-28
57. TORONTO DOMINION BK ONT NEW   2022-07-20 2023-12-28
123. UNILEVER PLC ADR SPON NEW   2022-07-20 2023-12-28
90. UNITED BANKSHARES INC, W VA   2022-07-20 2023-03-16
4. UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC   2022-01-12 2023-12-28
88. VICI PROPERTIES INC   2022-07-20 2023-12-28
75. MEDTRONIC PLC     2023-12-28
124. NVENT ELECTRIC PLC   2022-07-20 2023-12-28
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(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 146     146
b 1,217   1,084 133
c 3,007   4,366 -1,359
d 20,000   22,341 -2,341
e 24,645   26,410 -1,765
3,969   4,241 -272
3,776   1,632 2,144
10,000   11,955 -1,955
1,852   2,974 -1,122
2,906   156 2,750
6,490   9,152 -2,662
3,262   2,533 729
3,662   3,621 41
5,968   5,722 246
3,282   3,265 17
2,106   1,896 210
2,814   2,907 -93
6,202   6,809 -607
7,339   3,976 3,363
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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       146
b       133
c       -1,359
d       -2,341
e       -1,765
      -272
      2,144
      -1,955
      -1,122
      2,750
      -2,662
      729
      41
      246
      17
      210
      -93
      -607
      3,363
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
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 -2,155
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
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 right arrow 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) 1 280
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 0
3 Add lines 1 and 2........................... 3 280
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 4 0
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 280
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2023 estimated tax payments and 2022 overpayment credited to 2023 6a 1,272
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b 0
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c 0
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld .......... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 1,272
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached. 8 0
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......right arrow 9  
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...right arrow 10 992
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2024 estimated taxright arrow280 Refundedright arrow 11 712
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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. right arrow$   (2) On foundation managers.right arrow$  
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.right arrow$  
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:
round bullet By language in the governing instrument, or
round bullet 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)
right arrowVT
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 2023 or the taxable year beginning in 2023? 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
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 addressright arrow  
14
The books are in care ofright arrowM&T BANK Telephone no.right arrow (802) 660-1494

Located atright arrow1100 NORTH MARKET STREETWILMINGTONDE ZIP+4right arrow198900001
15
Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041 —check here .........right arrow
and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ........right arrow
15
 
16 At any time during calendar year 2023, 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 right arrow
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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
Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check here ........right arrow
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 2023? .............
1d
 
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 2023, did the foundation have any undistributed income (Part XII, lines 6d
and 6e) for tax year(s) beginning before 2023?....................
2a
 
No
If "Yes," list the years right arrow20, 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.
right arrow20, 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 2023 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 2023.) .....................
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 2023? ..
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)
Yes
 
(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
 
No
c
Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check .........right arrow
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
Yes
 
If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d). Click to see attachment
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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
M&T BANK TRUSTEE
1 		11,315    
1100 NORTH MARKET STREET
WILMINGTON,DE19890
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...................right arrow 0
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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.............right arrow0
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  
2  
All other program-related investments. See instructions.
3  
Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................right arrow  
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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
812,454
b
Average of monthly cash balances.......................
1b
52,095
c
Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
1c
0
d
Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
1d
864,549
e
Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
1e
0
2
Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
2
0
3
Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
3
864,549
4
Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1.5% (0.015) of line 3 (for greater amount, see
instructions) .............................
4
12,968
5
Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. ............
5
851,581
6
Minimum investment return. Enter 5% (0.05) of line 5................
6
42,579
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
42,579
2a
Tax on investment income for 2022 from Part V, line 5.......
2a
280
b
Income tax for 2022. (This does not include the tax from Part V.) ...
2b
 
c
Add lines 2a and 2b............................
2c
280
3
Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
3
42,299
4
Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
4
0
5
Add lines 3 and 4............................
5
42,299
6
Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
6
0
7
Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XII, line 1 ...
7
42,299
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
49,293
b
Program-related investments—total from Part VIII-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 XII, line 4. .......
4
49,293
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
Page 9
Part XII
Undistributed Income (see instructions)
(a)
Corpus 		(b)
Years prior to 2022 		(c)
2022 		(d)
2023
1 Distributable amount for 2023 from Part X, line 7 42,299
2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2022:
a Enter amount for 2022 only....... 0
b Total for prior years:20 , 20, 20 0
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2022:
a From 2018...... 0
b From 2019...... 1,365
c From 2020...... 2,507
d From 2021...... 1,538
e From 2022...... 5,757
f Total of lines 3a through e ........ 11,167
4Qualifying distributions for 2023 from Part
XI, line 4: right arrow$ 49,293
a Applied to 2022, but not more than line 2a 0
b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
(Election required—see instructions)..... 		0
c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
required—see instructions)........ 		0
d Applied to 2023 distributable amount..... 42,299
e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 6,994
5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2023. 0 0
(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 18,161
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...... 		0
d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
—see instructions ........... 		0
e Undistributed income for 2022. Subtract line
4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
instructions ............. 		0
f Undistributed income for 2023. Subtract
lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
be distributed in 2024 .......... 		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) ....... 		0
8 Excess distributions carryover from 2018 not
applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ... 		0
9 Excess distributions carryover to 2024.
Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ...... 		18,161
10 Analysis of line 9:
a Excess from 2019.... 1,365
b Excess from 2020.... 2,507
c Excess from 2021.... 1,538
d Excess from 2022.... 5,757
e Excess from 2023.... 6,994
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
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 2023, enter the date of the ruling ...... right arrow
 
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 IX for each
year listed .......... 		Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
(a) 2023 (b) 2022 (c) 2021 (d) 2020
         
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 right arrow
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 (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
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

NEW ENGLAND KURN HATTIN HOME
STEPHEN R FITCH FINANCIAL MGR
PO BOX 127
WESTMINSTER,VT051580127 		NO RELATIONSHIP PC GENERAL OPERATION 11,205

IMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH
THE RECTOR AND WARDENS
PO BOX 64
BELLOWS FALLS,VT051010064 		NO RELATIONSHIP PC GENERAL OPERATIONS 3,735

MEETING WATERS YMCA
TREASURER
PO BOX 511
BELLOWS FALLS,VT05101 		NO RELATIONSHIP PC GENERAL OPERATIONS 5,705

BELLOWS FALLS AREA SENIOR CTR
TREASURER
18 TUTTLE STREET
BELLOWS FALLS,VT05101 		NO RELATIONSHIP PC GENERAL OPERATION 3,735

ROCKINGHAM FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY
ATTN BOARD OF TRUSTEES TREASURER
65 WESTMINSTER STREET
BELLOWS FALLS,VT05101 		NO RELATIONSHIP PC GENERAL OPERATIONS 11,205

GREATER ROCKINGHAM AREA SVCS
ATTN TREASURER
ONE HOSPITAL COURT
BELLOWS FALLS,VT05101 		NO RELATIONSHIP PF GENERAL SUPPORT 11,205
Total .................................right arrow 3a 46,790
bApproved for future payment
Total ................................. right arrow 3b  
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
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 ........... 		         
4 Dividends and interest from securities ....     14 30,816  
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 -2,155  
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) ..   28,661  
13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
13
28,661
(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 (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
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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TY 2023 AccountingFeesSchedule
Name:
RICHARD F & LENA S BARKER TR FUND
EIN:
03-6037557
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
TAX PREPARATION FEE (NON-ALLOC 900     900

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TY 2023 ExpenditureResponsibilityStmt
Name:
RICHARD F & LENA S BARKER TR FUND
EIN:
03-6037557
Grantee's Name Grantee's Address Grant Date Grant Amount Grant Purpose Amount Expended By Grantee Any Diversion By Grantee? Dates of Reports By Grantee Date of Verification Results of Verification
GREATER ROCKINGHAM AREA HEALTH SERVICES
  		ONE HOSPITAL COURT
BELLOWS FALLS,VT05101 		2023-06-23 11,511 GENERAL USE       2023-08-14  

TY 2023 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule
Name:
RICHARD F & LENA S BARKER TR FUND
EIN:
03-6037557
Name of Bond End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
256210105 DODGE AND COX INCOME    
4812C0381 JP MORGAN CORE BOND 105,712 92,730
693390700 PIMCO TOTAL RETURN C 130,489 108,918
693390841 PIMCO HIGH YIELD CL 9,785 8,811
722005816 PIMCO INVESTMENT GRA 80,487 71,993

TY 2023 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
Name:
RICHARD F & LENA S BARKER TR FUND
EIN:
03-6037557
Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
00206R102 AT&T INC 6,362 5,202
09247X101 BLACKROCK INC 6,972 8,930
11135F101 BROADCOM INC 15,870 34,604
126650100 CVS HEALTH CORPORATI 6,077 8,212
149123101 CATERPILLAR INC 5,544 9,166
150870103 CELANESE CORP    
166764100 CHEVRON CORP 7,829 12,679
17275R102 CISCO SYSTEMS INC 7,777 11,721
191216100 COCA COLA CO COM 3,490 4,655
19247U106 COHEN & STEERS INST 8,961 10,640
20030N101 COMCAST CORP NEW A 7,238 8,025
20825C104 CONOCOPHILLIPS 11,597 14,973
22822V101 CROWN CASTLE INC. RE    
231021106 CUMMINS INC COM 8,182 9,343
25537101 AMERICAN ELECTRIC POW 6,301 5,523
260557103 DOW INC 9,316 9,816
26441C204 DUKE ENERGY HOLDING    
26875P101 EOG RESOURCES INC CO 6,513 8,225
2824100 ABBOTT LABORATORIES 7,005 6,054
30231G102 EXXON MOBIL CORP 8,074 9,098
31162100 AMGEN INC COM 5,238 8,929
337932107 FIRSTENERGY CORP 6,305 6,269
363576109 GALLAGHER ARTHUR J. 1,029 4,048
37833100 APPLE INC 1,447 11,359
39483102 ARCHER DANIELS MIDLAN 4,584 4,044
437076102 HOME DEPOT INC COM 5,198 8,317
438516106 HONEYWELL INTL INC C    
459200101 IBM CORPORATION 4,746 6,051
46625H100 JPMORGAN CHASE & CO 3,465 16,670
478160104 JOHNSON & JOHNSON 8,602 11,756
493267108 KEYCORP NEW COM    
532457108 ELI LILLY & CO    
53484101 AVALONBAY COMMUNITIES 4,288 4,119
53611109 AVERY DENNISON CORP C 7,685 7,278
539830109 LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP 13,054 14,957
580135101 MCDONALD'S CORPORATI 1,990 11,267
58933Y105 MERCK & CO INC 3,159 13,300
59156R108 METLIFE INC 9,446 10,250
594918104 MICROSOFT CORP 116 2,256
60505104 BANK AMER CORP 2,142 2,357
617446448 MORGAN STANLEY GROUP 6,933 11,470
65339F101 NEXTERA ENERGY INC 5,413 4,191
67077M108 NUTRIEN LTD    
680223104 OLD REPUBLIC INTL CO 6,171 8,114
681919106 OMNICOM GROUP INC CO 6,744 8,391
713448108 PEPSICO INC COM 6,367 6,454
717081103 PFIZER INC 8,177 4,779
718172109 PHILIP MORRIS INTL I 8,273 8,655
742718109 PROCTER & GAMBLE CO 5,062 10,111
747525103 QUALCOMM INC COM 12,380 11,860
8.94E+113 THE TRAVELERS COMPAN    
855244109 STARBUCKS CORP COM 4,863 5,665
86516101 BEST BUY COMPANY INC 6,204 6,576
882508104 TEXAS INSTRUMENTS IN    
891160509 TORONTO-DOMINION BAN    
902973304 U S BANCORP DEL COM 7,285 6,752
904767704 UNILEVER PLC SPONSOR    
909907107 UNITED BANKSHARES IN    
911312106 UNITED PARCEL SERVIC 9,678 8,176
91324P102 UNITEDHEALTH GROUP I    
91913Y100 VALERO ENERGY CORP C 7,906 9,490
92343V104 VERIZON COMMUNICATIO 7,084 7,088
925652109 VICI PROPERTIES INC    
94106L109 WASTE MANAGEMENT INC 704 3,582
G51502105 JOHNSON CONTROLS INT 6,084 7,205
G5960L103 MEDTRONIC PLC    
G6700G107 NVENT ELECTRIC PLC    
00171A852 AMG RIVER RD SM-CAP 13,000 12,999
09250J734 BLACKROCK EVENT DRIV 7,500 7,599
19766P868 COLUMBIA OVERSEAS VA 25,000 25,048
461418444 WCM FOCUSED INT'L GR 20,000 19,947
46432F842 ISHARES CORE MSCI EA 5,088 5,347
46434G103 ISHARES CORE MSCI EM 8,714 8,801
8.9417000000 THE TRAVELERS COM 6,731 9,334

TY 2023 OtherDecreasesSchedule
Name:
RICHARD F & LENA S BARKER TR FUND
EIN:
03-6037557
Description Amount
2023 TRANSACTION POSTED IN 2024 936
PRIOR YEAR RETURN OF CAPITAL ADJUSTMENT 216


TY 2023 OtherExpensesSchedule
Name:
RICHARD F & LENA S BARKER TR FUND
EIN:
03-6037557
Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
PROBATE ACCOUNTING 471 0   471
ADR FEE 2 2   0


TY 2023 OtherIncreasesSchedule
Name:
RICHARD F & LENA S BARKER TR FUND
EIN:
03-6037557
Description Amount
2022 TRANSACTION POSTED IN 2023 959
ADJUSTMENT TO INCOME 46


TY 2023 TaxesSchedule
Name:
RICHARD F & LENA S BARKER TR FUND
EIN:
03-6037557
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
FOREIGN TAXES 60 60   0
FEDERAL TAX PAYMENT - PRIOR YE 925 0   0
FEDERAL ESTIMATES - PRINCIPAL 639 0   0
FOREIGN TAXES ON QUALIFIED FOR 15 15   0
FOREIGN TAXES ON NONQUALIFIED 17 17   0