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 06-01-2023 , and ending 05-31-2024
Name of foundation
Witter Bynner Foundation For Poetry Inc
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)PO Box 10169
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
Santa Fe, NM87504
A Employer identification number

23-7169999
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(505) 699-5178
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$3,304,534J 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) 11,546
2 Check right arrow.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 183 183 183
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 76,204 76,204 76,204
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 32,274
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 250,387
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 32,274
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
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
15,561    
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 135,768 108,661 76,387
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 78,000 7,800 7,800 70,200
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
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
4,143 414 414 3,729
c Other professional fees (attach schedule)....        
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
7,362 1,756 1,756 5,608
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy.............. 6,946 695 695 6,251
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......        
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see list of attachments
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
25,399 13,921 13,921 11,478
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 121,850 24,586 24,586 97,266
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 86,212 86,212
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 208,062 24,586 24,586 183,478
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -72,294
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 84,075
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)... 51,801
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
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............. 8,554 26,298 26,298
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 45,002 40,025 40,025
3 Accounts receivable right arrow  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts right arrow        
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 arrow        
8 Inventories for sale or use..............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges.......... 3,600    
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule) 157,751 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
163,356 		154,082
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 2,399,586 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
2,282,531 		2,155,995
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)....... 1,014,991 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
1,053,844 		928,134
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)..........      
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis right arrow19,444
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) right arrow19,444      
15 Other assets (describe right arrow) Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
10,250 		Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
10,250 		 
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 3,639,734 3,576,304 3,304,534
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses.......... 1,312 2,449
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)......... 1,312 2,449
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........... 3,638,422 3,573,855
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........    
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)..... 3,638,422 3,573,855
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 3,639,734 3,576,304
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
3,638,422
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-72,294
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrowClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
3
7,727
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
3,573,855
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrow
5
 
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 29 .
6
3,573,855
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
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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 53.232 American Growth Fund Class F3 P 2021-08-24 2023-07-19
b 297.123 AMERICAN HIGH INCOME TRUST FUND CLASS F3 P 2023-03-31 2023-08-24
c 80.848 American Global Insi P 2021-08-24 2023-08-24
d 492.469 American Growth Fund Class F3 P 2021-08-24 2023-08-24
e 175.429 American New Perspective P 2021-08-24 2023-08-24
21.464 American New World F P 2021-08-24 2023-08-24
47.621 American Growth Fund Class F3 P 2021-08-24 2024-01-18
511.121 American Growth Fund Class F3 P 2021-08-24 2024-02-26
169.466 American New Perspective P 2021-08-24 2024-02-26
46.434 American Growth Fund Class F3 P 2021-08-24 2024-04-17
350.84 American Global Insi P 2021-08-24 2024-05-23
224.344 American Growth Fund Class F3 P 2021-08-24 2024-05-23
213.5 American New Perspective P 2021-08-24 2024-05-23
35.167 American New World F P 2021-08-24 2024-05-23
24.824 AMERICAN HIGH INCOME TRUST FUND CLASS F3 P 2023-08-31 2023-10-18
53.303 AMERICAN SHORT-TERM BOND FUND OF AMERICA P 2023-03-31 2023-10-18
38.89 American Growth Fund Class F3 P 2021-08-24 2023-10-18
275.843 American High-Income TR-F2 P 2023-03-31 2023-11-28
106.132 AMERICAN HIGH INCOME TRUST FUND CLASS F3 P 2021-08-24 2023-11-28
634.074 American Global Insi P 2021-08-24 2023-11-28
331.073 American Growth Fund Class F3 P 2021-08-24 2023-11-28
127.644 American New Perspective P 2021-08-24 2023-11-28
.43 American New World F P 2021-08-24 2023-11-28
Capital Gain Dividends      
(e)
Gross sales price 		(f)
Depreciation allowed
(or allowable) 		(g)
Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale 		(h)
Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a 3,374   4,125 -751
b 2,713   2,736 -23
c 1,623   1,744 -121
d 29,597   38,161 -8,564
e 9,505   12,112 -2,607
1,563   2,042 -479
3,007   3,690 -683
34,986   39,607 -4,621
10,014   11,700 -1,686
3,177   3,598 -421
8,069   7,568 501
15,978   17,384 -1,406
13,115   14,740 -1,625
2,838   3,345 -507
220   220  
498   498  
2,315   3,013 -698
2,524   2,531 -7
971   1,113 -142
13,201   13,677 -476
21,122   25,655 -4,533
7,149   8,812 -1,663
32   42 -10
      62,796
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       -751
b       -23
c       -121
d       -8,564
e       -2,607
      -479
      -683
      -4,621
      -1,686
      -421
      501
      -1,406
      -1,625
      -507
       
       
      -698
      -7
      -142
      -476
      -4,533
      -1,663
      -10
       
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 32,274
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 -30
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 1,169
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 1,169
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 4  
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 1,169
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2023 estimated tax payments and 2022 overpayment credited to 2023 6a  
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b  
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c  
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld .......... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7  
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached. Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
8 18
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......right arrow 9 1,187
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...right arrow 10  
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2024 estimated taxright arrow0 Refundedright arrow 11  
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Form 990-PF (2023)
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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 arrowNM
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 arrowbynnerfoundation.org
14
The books are in care ofright arrowThe Witter Bynner Foundation Telephone no.right arrow (505) 913-0082

Located atright arrowPO Box 10169Santa FeNM ZIP+4right arrow87504
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)
 
No
(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)
 
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
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
 
 
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
Steven Schwartz Vice President
0.00 		0    
PO Box 2324
Santa Fe,NM87504
Griffin Daly Director
0.00 		0    
Van Der Hoopstraat 71-2
Amsterdam   1051VC
NL
Elena Ortiz Director
0.00 		0    
27 Two Trails Road
Santa Fe,NM87505
Mark McDaniel President
0.00 		0    
23 Ladue Manor
St Louis,MO63124
Kelsey Brown Executive Direc
40.00 		77,000   1,000
PO Box 10169
Santa Fe,NM87504
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  
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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 arrow  
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  
Form 990-PF (2023)
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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
3,103,144
b
Average of monthly cash balances.......................
1b
37,470
c
Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
1c
0
d
Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
1d
3,140,614
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
 
3
Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
3
3,140,614
4
Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1.5% (0.015) of line 3 (for greater amount, see
instructions) .............................
4
47,109
5
Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. ............
5
3,093,505
6
Minimum investment return. Enter 5% (0.05) of line 5................
6
154,675
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
154,675
2a
Tax on investment income for 2022 from Part V, line 5.......
2a
1,169
b
Income tax for 2022. (This does not include the tax from Part V.) ...
2b
 
c
Add lines 2a and 2b............................
2c
1,169
3
Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
3
153,506
4
Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
4
 
5
Add lines 3 and 4............................
5
153,506
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
153,506
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
183,478
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
183,478
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 7 153,506
2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2022:
a Enter amount for 2022 only.......  
b Total for prior years:20 , 20, 20  
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2022:
a From 2018...... 17,528
b From 2019...... 52,890
c From 2020...... 4,734
d From 2021...... 10,124
e From 2022...... 19,558
f Total of lines 3a through e ........ 104,834
4Qualifying distributions for 2023 from Part
XI, line 4: right arrow$ 183,478
a Applied to 2022, but not more than line 2a  
b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
(Election required—see instructions)..... 		 
c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
required—see instructions)........ 		0
d Applied to 2023 distributable amount..... 153,506
e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 29,972
5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2023.    
(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 5 134,806
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 2022. Subtract line
4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
instructions ............. 		 
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) ....... 		 
8 Excess distributions carryover from 2018 not
applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ... 		17,528
9 Excess distributions carryover to 2024.
Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ...... 		117,278
10 Analysis of line 9:
a Excess from 2019.... 52,890
b Excess from 2020.... 4,734
c Excess from 2021.... 10,124
d Excess from 2022.... 19,558
e Excess from 2023.... 29,972
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 e-mail address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
The Witter Bynner Foundation for Po
PO Box 10169
Santa Fe,NM87504
(505) 988-3251
bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
Applications are available at the Foundation's address. The application is a standardized form that requires the same information from all applicants. Supplemental information is specified in the application. A letter of intent must be submitted between August 1 and December 31 and Applications must be submitted by February 15 of each year.
cAny submission deadlines:
February 15
dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
factors:
Promotion of Poetry
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
Santa Fe Girl's School


310 West Zia Road
SANTA FE,NM87505 		None PC Poet in Residence. 5,000
Teatro Paraguas


3205 Calle Marie Ste B
SANTA FE,NM87507 		None PC Mariana Pineda - A Play. 5,000
Various Individuals


PO Box 10169
SANTA FE,NM87504 		None I Support individual poets creating new poems and support outreach program. 10,312
NM School for the Arts


500 Montezuma Avenue
SANTA FE,NM87501 		None PC Poetry Curriculum. 12,500
White Pine Press


PO Box 236
Buffalo,NY14201 		None PC Translation of Anthology of Hungarian Poetry 5,000
Archipelago Books


232 Third Street A111
Brooklyn,NY11215 		None POF Translation of To the Letter. 3,000
Manzano Mountain Art Council


101 E Broadway
Mountainair,NM87036 		None PF Art, Music & Culture Outreach. 3,000
Elsewhere Studios


PO Box 926
Paonia,CO81428 		None PC Native American Poetry Residency. 4,000
Pocomoke High School


1817 Old Virginia Road
Pocomoke City,MD21851 		None GOV Bringing Poets to the Writing Center. 1,000
Poetry Pollinators


518 Old Pecos Trail
SANTA FE,NM87505 		None PF Uses of poetry 2,000
Exodus Ensemble


523 Agua Fria
SANTA FE,NM87501 		None PF Immersive Theater 10,500
Randall Davey Audubon Center


PO Box 9314
SANTA FE,NM87504 		None PC Wild Words 5,000
Northern Arizona Book Festival


3843 S Wagon Trail
Flagstaff,AZ86005 		None NC Indigenous Writers' Symposium. 5,000
Gavialidae


808 Chestnut St 1037
Chattanooga,TN37402 		None NC Issue #2. 1,500
Sundress Publications


114 Newridge Road
Oak Ridge,TN37830 		None NC Reading Series. 2,400
Youthworks


1505 Llano St
SANTA FE,NM87505 		None PC Overcoming Adversity Through Art. 5,000
Eagle's Nest Foundation


43 Hart Road
Pisgah Forest,NC28768 		None EOF Poetry in the Outdoor Classroom. 5,000
Breakthrough Santa Fe


1101 Camino de Cruz Blanca
SANTA FE,NM87507 		None PC Poetry Reading. 1,000
Total .................................right arrow 3a 86,212
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 ........... 		    14 183  
4 Dividends and interest from securities ....     14 76,204  
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 ............ 		      62,796 -30,522
9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory          
11 Other revenue:
aOther Income 		    1 11,316  
bRoyalty & Other     15 496  
cTax Refunds         3,749
d
e
12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e) ..   150,995 -26,773
13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
13
124,222
(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.)
7 Gains/losses from sales of investment assets allow the Foundation to make qualified distributions to schools and other nonprofit organizations that support poetry related projects.
11c The Foundation received Federal tax refunds from tax years 2020 to 2022.
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
Sign Here
Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than taxpayer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
right arrow right arrow
May the IRS discuss this return
with the preparer shown below?
See instructions.
Signature of officer or trustee Date Title
Paid Preparer Use Only Print/Type preparer's name Preparer's Signature Date Check if self-
employed right arrow		 PTIN
Firm's name SmallBullet
 Firm's EIN SmallBullet
Firm's address SmallBullet


 Phone no.
Form 990-PF (2023)
Additional Data


Software ID: 23017517
Software Version: 2023v5.1


Form 990PF - Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
Schedule B
(Form 990)
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
2023
Name of the organization
Witter Bynner Foundation For Poetry Inc
 
Employer identification number

23-7169999
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) (2023)
Schedule B (Form 990) (2023) Page 2
Name of organization
Witter Bynner Foundation For Poetry Inc
  		Employer identification number
23-7169999
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
La Liga Foundation
518 Old Santa Fe Trail PMB 4
 
Santa Fe, NM87505

$ 5,000


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
2
Risk Press Foundation
100 Wildhorse
 
Santa Fe, NM87506

$ 6,304


(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) (2023)
Schedule B (Form 990) (2023)
Page 3
Name of organization
Witter Bynner Foundation For Poetry Inc
  		Employer identification number

23-7169999
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) (2023)
Schedule B (Form 990) (2023)
Page 4
Name of organization
Witter Bynner Foundation For Poetry Inc
  		Employer identification number

23-7169999
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) (2023)
Additional Data


Software ID: 23017517
Software Version: 2023v5.1

TY 2023 AccountingFeesSchedule
Name:
Witter Bynner Foundation For Poetry Inc
EIN:
23-7169999
Software ID:
23017517
Software Version:
2023v5.1
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
Accounting 4,143 414 414 3,729

TY 2023 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule
Name:
Witter Bynner Foundation For Poetry Inc
EIN:
23-7169999
Software ID:
23017517
Software Version:
2023v5.1
Name of Bond End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
Capital Group Investments 1,053,844 928,134

TY 2023 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
Name:
Witter Bynner Foundation For Poetry Inc
EIN:
23-7169999
Software ID:
23017517
Software Version:
2023v5.1
Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
Capital Group Investments 2,282,531 2,155,995

TY 2023 InvestmentsGovtObligationsSch
Name:
Witter Bynner Foundation For Poetry Inc
EIN:
23-7169999
Software ID:
23017517
Software Version:
2023v5.1
US Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:

163,356
US Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:

154,082
State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:


 
State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:


 


TY 2023 LandEtcSchedule2
Name:
Witter Bynner Foundation For Poetry Inc
EIN:
23-7169999
Software ID:
23017517
Software Version:
2023v5.1
Category / Item Cost / Other Basis Accumulated Depreciation Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
Furniture and Fixtures 19,444 19,444    


TY 2023 OtherAssetsSchedule
Name:
Witter Bynner Foundation For Poetry Inc
EIN:
23-7169999
Software ID:
23017517
Software Version:
2023v5.1
Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value End of Year - Fair Market Value
Security Deposit 10,250 10,250  


TY 2023 OtherExpensesSchedule
Name:
Witter Bynner Foundation For Poetry Inc
EIN:
23-7169999
Software ID:
23017517
Software Version:
2023v5.1
Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
Annual Meeting 281 28 28 253
Employee benefits 8,238 824 824 7,414
Fundraising Expense 150 15 15 135
Insurance 957 96 96 861
Investment fees 12,645 12,645 12,645  
Meals and entertainment 243 24 24 219
Office expense 2,236 224 224 2,012
Shipping 227 23 23 204
Website 422 42 42 380


TY 2023 OtherIncomeSchedule2
Name:
Witter Bynner Foundation For Poetry Inc
EIN:
23-7169999
Software ID:
23017517
Software Version:
2023v5.1
Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
Other Income 11,316    
Royalty & Other 496    
Tax Refunds 3,749    


TY 2023 TaxesSchedule
Name:
Witter Bynner Foundation For Poetry Inc
EIN:
23-7169999
Software ID:
23017517
Software Version:
2023v5.1
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
Federal excise tax 314 31 31 284
Foreign tax paid 1,134 1,134 1,134  
License & fees 10 1 1 9
Payroll 5,904 590 590 5,315