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Baird Funds, Inc.

Baird Funds, Inc. 777 East Wisconsin Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53202 July 19, 2024 VIA EDGAR TRANSMISSION Mr. Brian Szylagyi U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street NE Washington, DC 20549 RE: Baird Funds, Inc. (the “Company”) (File Nos. 333-40128 and 811-09997) Dear Mr. Szylagyi: Below please find the comments that the Company received from you on June 28

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. __) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registr

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) x Defin

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Baird Equity Opportunity Fund Schedule of Investments, September 30, 2022 (Unaudited) % of Shares Value Net Assets Common Stocks Aerospace & Defense Cadre Holdings, Inc.

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Baird Core Plus Bond Fund Schedule of Investments, September 30, 2022 (Unaudited) Principal % of Amount Value Net Assets LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS U.

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NPORT-EX 2 short-termmuni.htm NPORT-EX Baird Short-Term Municipal Bond Fund Schedule of Investments, September 30, 2022 (Unaudited) Principal % of Amount Value Net Assets LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS Municipal Bonds Alabama Alabama Community College System: 4.000%, 11/01/2026 (Insured by BAM) $ 250,000 $ 253,545 4.000%, 11/01/2027 (Insured by BAM) 375,000 381,145 Alabama Economic Settlement Authority, 4.

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Baird Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund Schedule of Investments, September 30, 2022 (Unaudited) % of Shares Value Net Assets Common Stocks Aerospace & Defense BWX Technologies, Inc.

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Baird Strategic Municipal Bond Fund Schedule of Investments, September 30, 2022 (Unaudited) Principal % of Amount Value Net Assets LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS Municipal Bonds Alabama Alabama Economic Settlement Authority, 4.

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Baird Ultra Short Bond Fund Schedule of Investments, September 30, 2022 (Unaudited) Principal % of Amount Value Net Assets LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS U.

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Baird Intermediate Bond Fund Schedule of Investments, September 30, 2022 (Unaudited) Principal % of Amount Value Net Assets LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS U.

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Chautauqua Global Growth Fund Schedule of Investments, September 30, 2022 (Unaudited) % of Shares Value Net Assets Common Stocks Aerospace & Defense Safran SA (France) (2) 32,649 $ 2,970,713 1.

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Baird Aggregate Bond Fund Schedule of Investments, September 30, 2022 (Unaudited) Principal % of Amount Value Net Assets LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS U.

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Chautauqua International Growth Fund Schedule of Investments, September 30, 2022 (Unaudited) % of Shares Value Net Assets Common Stocks Aerospace & Defense Safran SA (France) (2) 106,301 $ 9,672,265 2.

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Baird Short-Term Bond Fund Schedule of Investments, September 30, 2022 (Unaudited) Principal % of Amount Value Net Assets LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS U.

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Baird Core Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund Schedule of Investments, September 30, 2022 (Unaudited) Principal % of Amount Value Net Assets LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS Municipal Bonds Alabama Alabama Community College System: 3.

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Baird Municipal Bond Fund Schedule of Investments, September 30, 2022 (Unaudited) Principal % of Amount Value Net Assets LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS Municipal Bonds Alabama Alabama Special Care Facilities Financing Authority, 5.

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Baird Mid Cap Growth Fund Schedule of Investments, September 30, 2022 (Unaudited) % of Shares Value Net Assets Common Stocks Aerospace & Defense HEICO Corp.

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Baird Ultra Short Bond Fund Schedule of Investments, March 31, 2022 (Unaudited) Principal % of Amount Value Net Assets LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS U.

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Baird Core Plus Bond Fund Schedule of Investments, March 31, 2022 (Unaudited) Principal % of Amount Value Net Assets LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS U.

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Baird Municipal Bond Fund Schedule of Investments, March 31, 2022 (Unaudited) Principal % of Amount Value Net Assets LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS Municipal Bonds Alabama Alabama Community College System, 3.

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Chautauqua Global Growth Fund Schedule of Investments, March 31, 2022 (Unaudited) % of Shares Value Net Assets Common Stocks Aerospace & Defense Safran SA (France) (2) 25,737 $ 3,030,175 1.

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Baird Mid Cap Growth Fund Schedule of Investments, March 31, 2022 (Unaudited) % of Shares Value Net Assets Common Stocks Aerospace & Defense HEICO Corp.

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Baird Intermediate Bond Fund Schedule of Investments, March 31, 2022 (Unaudited) Principal % of Amount Value Net Assets LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS U.

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NPORT-EX 2 aggregate.htm NPORT-EX Baird Aggregate Bond Fund Schedule of Investments, March 31, 2022 (Unaudited) Principal % of Amount Value Net Assets LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS U.S. Treasury Securities U.S. Treasury Bonds: 2.500%, 05/15/2024 $ 437,105,000 $ 438,009,943 0.375%, 07/15/2024 1,183,550,000 1,129,642,990 0.250%, 05/31/2025 457,525,000 425,819,945 2.250%, 11/15/2025 1,061,150,000 1,050,331,2

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NPORT-EX 2 st-muni.htm NPORT-EX Baird Short-Term Municipal Bond Fund Schedule of Investments, March 31, 2022 (Unaudited) Principal % of Amount Value Net Assets LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS Municipal Bonds Alabama Alabama Community College System: 3.500%, 11/01/2023 (Insured by BAM) $ 1,050,000 $ 1,075,885 4.000%, 11/01/2024 (Insured by BAM) 185,000 193,427 4.000%, 11/01/2025 (Insured by BAM) 225,000 238,

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Baird Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund Schedule of Investments, March 31, 2022 (Unaudited) % of Shares Value Net Assets Common Stocks Aerospace & Defense BWX Technologies, Inc.

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Chautauqua International Growth Fund Schedule of Investments, March 31, 2022 (Unaudited) % of Shares Value Net Assets Common Stocks Aerospace & Defense Safran SA (France) (2) 72,127 $ 8,491,955 1.

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NPORT-EX 2 short-termbond.htm NPORT-EX Baird Short-Term Bond Fund Schedule of Investments, March 31, 2022 (Unaudited) Principal % of Amount Value Net Assets LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS U.S. Treasury Securities U.S. Treasury Bonds: 1.750%, 05/15/2023 $ 413,125,000 $ 412,576,320 2.750%, 11/15/2023 925,525,000 933,261,815 0.375%, 07/15/2024 1,132,550,000 1,080,965,881 0.250%, 05/31/2025 1,072,000,000 997,7

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Baird Equity Opportunity Fund Schedule of Investments, March 31, 2022 (Unaudited) % of Shares Value Net Assets Common Stocks Aerospace & Defense Cadre Holdings, Inc.

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Baird Quality Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund Schedule of Investments, March 31, 2022 (Unaudited) Principal % of Amount Value Net Assets LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS Municipal Bonds Alabama City of Tuscaloosa AL, 4.

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Baird Core Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund Schedule of Investments, March 31, 2022 (Unaudited) Principal % of Amount Value Net Assets LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS U.

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Baird Strategic Municipal Bond Fund Schedule of Investments, March 31, 2022 (Unaudited) Principal % of Amount Value Net Assets LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS Municipal Bonds Alabama Alabama Economic Settlement Authority, 4.

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Baird Funds, Inc. 777 East Wisconsin Avenue Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202 December 7, 2021 VIA EDGAR TRANSMISSION Ms. Valerie Lithotomos U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street NE Washington, DC 20549 RE: Baird Funds, Inc. (the “Company”) File Nos. 333-40128; 811-09997 Dear Ms. Lithotomos: The purpose of this letter is to respond to oral comments the Com

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Baird Funds, Inc. 777 East Wisconsin Avenue Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202 November 29, 2021 VIA EDGAR TRANSMISSION Ms. Valerie Lithotomos U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street NE Washington, DC 20549 RE: Baird Funds, Inc. (the “Company”) File Nos. 333-40128; 811-09997 Dear Ms. Lithotomos: The purpose of this letter is to respond to oral comments the Co

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Chautauqua Global Growth Fund Schedule of Investments, September 30, 2021 (Unaudited) % of Shares Value Net Assets Common Stocks Apparel Retail TJX Companies, Inc.

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Baird MidCap Fund Schedule of Investments, September 30, 2021 (Unaudited) % of Shares Value Net Assets Common Stocks Aerospace & Defense HEICO Corp.

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Baird Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund Schedule of Investments, September 30, 2021 (Unaudited) % of Shares Value Net Assets Common Stocks Banks Western Alliance Bancorp 27,151 $ 2,954,572 2.

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Baird Small/Mid Cap Value Fund Schedule of Investments, September 30, 2021 (Unaudited) % of Shares Value Net Assets Common Stocks Automobiles Thor Industries, Inc.

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NPORT-EX 2 shortterm-bond.htm NPORT-EX Baird Short-Term Bond Fund Schedule of Investments, September 30, 2021 (Unaudited) Principal % of Amount Value Net Assets LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS U.S. Treasury Securities U.S. Treasury Bonds: 1.750%, 05/15/2023 $ 772,025,000 $ 791,235,151 2.750%, 11/15/2023 810,525,000 852,254,377 2.500%, 05/15/2024 381,775,000 402,355,059 0.375%, 07/15/2024 1,521,200,000 1,517

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Baird Core Plus Bond Fund Schedule of Investments, September 30, 2021 (Unaudited) Principal % of Amount Value Net Assets LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS U.

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Baird SmallCap Value Fund Schedule of Investments, September 30, 2021 (Unaudited) % of Shares Value Net Assets Common Stocks Automobiles Thor Industries, Inc.

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Baird Ultra Short Bond Fund Schedule of Investments, September 30, 2021 (Unaudited) Principal % of Amount Value Net Assets LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS U.

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NPORT-EX 2 strategic-muni.htm NPORT-EX Baird Strategic Municipal Bond Fund Schedule of Investments, September 30, 2021 (Unaudited) Principal % of Amount Value Net Assets LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS Municipal Bonds Alabama City of Huntsville AL, 5.000%, 09/01/2030 $ 535,000 $ 710,321 County of Shelby AL: 4.000%, 08/15/2033 (Callable 12/01/2024) 195,000 212,719 4.000%, 08/15/2038 (Callable 12/01/2024) 1,0

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Baird Core Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund Schedule of Investments, September 30, 2021 (Unaudited) Principal % of Amount Value Net Assets LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS U.

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Baird Intermediate Bond Fund Schedule of Investments, September 30, 2021 (Unaudited) Principal % of Amount Value Net Assets LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS U.

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Baird Municipal Bond Fund Schedule of Investments, September 30, 2021 (Unaudited) Principal % of Amount Value Net Assets LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS Municipal Bonds Alabama Alabama Community College System, 3.

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NPORT-EX 2 aggregate-bond.htm NPORT-EX Baird Aggregate Bond Fund Schedule of Investments, September 30, 2021 (Unaudited) Principal % of Amount Value Net Assets LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS U.S. Treasury Securities U.S. Treasury Bonds: 2.500%, 05/15/2024 $ 873,180,000 $ 920,249,859 0.375%, 07/15/2024 1,182,875,000 1,179,640,570 2.250%, 11/15/2025 771,325,000 815,826,835 2.000%, 11/15/2026 1,208,775,000 1,

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Baird Quality Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund Schedule of Investments, September 30, 2021 (Unaudited) Principal % of Amount Value Net Assets LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS Municipal Bonds Alabama City of Huntsville AL: 5.

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Baird Short-Term Municipal Bond Fund Schedule of Investments, September 30, 2021 (Unaudited) Principal % of Amount Value Net Assets LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS U.

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Chautauqua International Growth Fund Schedule of Investments, September 30, 2021 (Unaudited) % of Shares Value Net Assets Common Stocks Application Software Atlassian Corp.

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Please note that this letter and other documents are in draft form, and in no way reflect the Company’s or Fund management’s final intent with respect to the filing discussed herein.

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ____)

DEF 14A 1 bairddef14a.htm DEF 14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permi

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ____)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: x Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)). o Defin

U.S. Bank Global Fund Services

U.S. Bank Global Fund Services 615 East Michigan Street Milwaukee, WI 53202 October 6, 2021 VIA EDGAR TRANSMISSION United States Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Re: Baird Funds. Inc. (the “Company”) File Nos. 333-40128 and 811-09997 Dear Sir or Madam: Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, tra

Form of Proxy Card

EX-99.17 8 bairdsampleproxycard.htm EX-99.17 FORM OF PROXY CARD PROXY TABULATOR P.O. BOX 9112 FARMINGDALE, NY 11735 To vote by Internet 1) Read the Proxy Statement and have the proxy card below at hand. 2) Go to website www.proxyvote.com 3) Follow the instructions provided on the website. To vote by Telephone 1) Read the Proxy Statement and have the proxy card below at hand. 2) Call [1-800-690-690

Form of Opinion of Godfrey & Kahn, S.C. regarding certain tax matters

EX-99.12 5 bairdn-14taxopinion.htm EX-99.12 FORM OF OPINION REGARDING CERTAIN TAX MATTERS [], 2021 Board of Directors Baird Funds, Inc. Robert W. Baird & Co. Incorporated Attention: Charles M. Weber 777 East Wisconsin Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53202 Ladies and Gentlemen: We have been requested to render this opinion concerning material federal income tax consequences in connection with the proposed acq

Opinion and Consent of Counsel regarding the validity of shares to be issued by the Registrant

EX-99.11(C) 4 bairdn-14opinion.htm EX-99.11(C) OPINION AND CONSENT OF COUNSEL September 27, 2021 Baird Funds, Inc. 777 East Wisconsin Avenue Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202 Ladies and Gentlemen: We have acted as counsel to Baird Funds, Inc., a Wisconsin corporation (the “Company”), in connection with the registration statement on Form N-14 (the “Registration Statement”) to be filed by the Company, rela

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

EX-99.14 6 bairdn-14auditconsent.htm EX-99.14 CONSENT OF COHEN & CO., LTD. CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement on Form N-14 of our report dated February 26, 2021, relating to the financial statements and financial highlights of Baird SmallCap Value Fund and Baird Small/Mid Cap Value Fund, each a

Agreement and Plan of Reorganization

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 27, 2021 1933 Act Registration File No.

Power of Attorney

EX-99.16 7 bairdpowerofattorney.htm EX-99.16 POWER OF ATTORNEY POWER OF ATTORNEY Each of the undersigned directors of Baird Funds, Inc., a Wisconsin corporation, hereby constitutes and appoints each of Mary Ellen Stanek, Dustin J. Hutter and Charles M. Weber as the undersigned’s true and lawful attorney-in-fact and agent with full power of substitution and resubstitution, for the undersigned and i

Form of Amendment to Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation

EX-99.1(D) 3 bairdamendrestatarticleofi.htm EX-99.1(D) FORM OF AMENDMENT TO AMENDED AND RESTATED ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AMENDMENT OF AMENDED AND RESTATED ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF BAIRD FUNDS, INC. The undersigned Secretary of Baird Funds, Inc. (the “Corporation”), hereby certifies that in accordance with Section 180.1002 of the Wisconsin Statutes, the following Amendment was duly adopted to

Amended and Restated Rule 18f-3 Plan

EX-99.1(B) 2 bairdamend18f-3plan.htm EX-99.1(B) AMENDED AND RESTATED RULE 18F-3 PLAN BAIRD FUNDS, INC. RULE 18f-3 MULTIPLE CLASS PLAN AS AMENDED, SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 Baird Funds, Inc. (the “Company”), a registered investment company, has elected to rely on Rule 18f-3 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), in offering multiple classes of shares of each series of the Co

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Chautauqua Global Growth Fund Schedule of Investments, March 31, 2021 (Unaudited) % of Shares Value Net Assets Common Stocks Apparel Retail TJX Cos, Inc.

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Baird Quality Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund Schedule of Investments, March 31, 2021 (Unaudited) Principal % of Amount Value Net Assets LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS Municipal Bonds Alabama City of Huntsville AL: 5.

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Baird MidCap Fund Schedule of Investments, March 31, 2021 (Unaudited) % of Shares Value Net Assets Common Stocks Aerospace & Defense HEICO Corp.

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Baird Aggregate Bond Fund Schedule of Investments, March 31, 2021 (Unaudited) Principal % of Amount Value Net Assets LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS U.

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Chautauqua International Growth Fund Schedule of Investments, March 31, 2021 (Unaudited) % of Shares Value Net Assets Common Stocks Application Software Atlassian Corp.

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Baird Short-Term Municipal Bond Fund Schedule of Investments, March 31, 2021 (Unaudited) Principal % of Amount Value Net Assets LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS U.

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Baird Ultra Short Bond Fund Schedule of Investments, March 31, 2021 (Unaudited) Principal % of Amount Value Net Assets LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS U.

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Baird Small/Mid Cap Value Fund Schedule of Investments, March 31, 2021 (Unaudited) % of Shares Value Net Assets Common Stocks Air Freight & Logistics Air Transport Services Group, Inc.

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Baird Strategic Municipal Bond Fund Schedule of Investments, March 31, 2021 (Unaudited) Principal % of Amount Value Net Assets LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS Municipal Bonds Alabama City of Huntsville AL, 5.

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Baird Intermediate Bond Fund Schedule of Investments, March 31, 2021 (Unaudited) Principal % of Amount Value Net Assets LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS U.

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Baird SmallCap Value Fund Schedule of Investments, March 31, 2021 (Unaudited) % of Shares Value Net Assets Common Stocks Air Freight & Logistics Air Transport Services Group, Inc.

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Baird Core Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund Schedule of Investments, March 31, 2021 (Unaudited) Principal % of Amount Value Net Assets LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS Municipal Bonds Alabama Alabama Community College System: 3.

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Baird Municipal Bond Fund Schedule of Investments, March 31, 2021 (Unaudited) Principal % of Amount Value Net Assets LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS Municipal Bonds Alabama Alabama Community College System, 3.

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Baird Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund Schedule of Investments, March 31, 2021 (Unaudited) % of Shares Value Net Assets Common Stocks Banks Western Alliance Bancorp 11,755 $ 1,110,142 1.

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Baird Core Plus Bond Fund Schedule of Investments, March 31, 2021 (Unaudited) Principal % of Amount Value Net Assets LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS U.

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Baird Short-Term Bond Fund Schedule of Investments, March 31, 2021 (Unaudited) Principal % of Amount Value Net Assets LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS U.

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Chautauqua Global Growth Fund Schedule of Investments, September 30, 2020 (Unaudited) % of Shares Value Net Assets Common Stocks Apparel Retail TJX Cos, Inc.

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Baird Ultra Short Bond Fund Schedule of Investments, September 30, 2020 (Unaudited) Principal % of Amount Value Net Assets LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS U.

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Baird SmallCap Value Fund Schedule of Investments, September 30, 2020 (Unaudited) % of Shares Value Net Assets Common Stocks Air Freight & Logistics Air Transport Services Group, Inc.

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Baird Short-Term Municipal Bond Fund Schedule of Investments, September 30, 2020 (Unaudited) Principal % of Amount Value Net Assets LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS Municipal Bonds Alabama Alabama Community College System, 3.

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Baird Intermediate Bond Fund Schedule of Investments, September 30, 2020 (Unaudited) Principal % of Amount Value Net Assets LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS U.

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Baird Short-Term Bond Fund Schedule of Investments, September 30, 2020 (Unaudited) Principal % of Amount Value Net Assets LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS U.

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Baird Core Plus Bond Fund Schedule of Investments, September 30, 2020 (Unaudited) Principal % of Amount Value Net Assets LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS U.

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Chautauqua International Growth Fund Schedule of Investments, September 30, 2020 (Unaudited) % of Shares Value Net Assets Common Stocks Application Software Atlassian Corp.

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Baird MidCap Fund Schedule of Investments, September 30, 2020 (Unaudited) % of Shares Value Net Assets Common Stocks Aerospace & Defense HEICO Corp.

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Baird Quality Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund Schedule of Investments, September 30, 2020 (Unaudited) Principal % of Amount Value Net Assets LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS Municipal Bonds Alabama Montgomery Water Works & Sanitary Sewer Board: 4.

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Baird Small/Mid Cap Value Fund Schedule of Investments, September 30, 2020 (Unaudited) % of Shares Value Net Assets Common Stocks Air Freight & Logistics Air Transport Services Group, Inc.

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Baird Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund Schedule of Investments, September 30, 2020 (Unaudited) % of Shares Value Net Assets Common Stocks Aerospace & Defense HEICO Corp.

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Baird Municipal Bond Fund Schedule of Investments, September 30, 2020 (Unaudited) Principal % of Amount Value Net Assets LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS Municipal Bonds Alabama Alabama Community College System, 3.

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Baird Strategic Municipal Bond Fund Schedule of Investments, September 30, 2020 (Unaudited) Principal % of Amount Value Net Assets LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS Municipal Bonds Alabama Columbia Industrial Development Board, 0.

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Baird Core Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund Schedule of Investments, September 30, 2020 (Unaudited) Principal % of Amount Value Net Assets LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS Municipal Bonds Alabama Alabama Community College System: 3.

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Baird Aggregate Bond Fund Schedule of Investments, September 30, 2020 (Unaudited) Principal % of Amount Value Net Assets LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS U.

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Baird Municipal Bond Fund Schedule of Investments, March 31, 2020 (Unaudited) Principal % of Amount Value Net Assets LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS Municipal Bonds Alabama Alabama Community College System, 3.

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Baird Short-Term Bond Fund Schedule of Investments, March 31, 2020 (Unaudited) Principal % of Amount Value Net Assets LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS U.

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Chautauqua Global Growth Fund Schedule of Investments, March 31, 2020 (Unaudited) % of Shares Value Net Assets Common Stocks Apparel Retail TJX Cos, Inc.

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Baird Ultra Short Bond Fund Schedule of Investments, March 31, 2020 (Unaudited) Principal % of Amount Value Net Assets LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS U.

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Baird Intermediate Bond Fund Schedule of Investments, March 31, 2020 (Unaudited) Principal % of Amount Value Net Assets LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS U.

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Baird Strategic Municipal Bond Fund Schedule of Investments, March 31, 2020 (Unaudited) Principal % of Amount Value Net Assets LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS Municipal Bonds Alaska Alaska Industrial Development & Export Authority, 3.

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Chautauqua International Growth Fund Schedule of Investments, March 31, 2020 (Unaudited) % of Shares Value Net Assets Common Stocks Application Software Atlassian Corp.

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Baird Quality Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund Schedule of Investments, March 31, 2020 (Unaudited) Principal % of Amount Value Net Assets LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS Municipal Bonds Alabama Montgomery Water Works & Sanitary Sewer Board: 4.

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Baird Core Plus Bond Fund Schedule of Investments, March 31, 2020 (Unaudited) Principal % of Amount Value Net Assets LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS U.

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Baird Core Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund Schedule of Investments, March 31, 2020 (Unaudited) Principal % of Amount Value Net Assets LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS Municipal Bonds Alabama Alabama Community College System: 3.

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Baird MidCap Fund Schedule of Investments, March 31, 2020 (Unaudited) % of Shares Value Net Assets Common Stocks Aerospace & Defense HEICO Corp.

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Baird Short-Term Municipal Bond Fund Schedule of Investments, March 31, 2020 (Unaudited) Principal % of Amount Value Net Assets LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS Municipal Bonds Alabama Alabama Community College System, 3.

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Baird Aggregate Bond Fund Schedule of Investments, March 31, 2020 (Unaudited) Principal % of Amount Value Net Assets LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS U.

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Baird SmallCap Value Fund Schedule of Investments, March 31, 2020 (Unaudited) % of Shares Value Net Assets Common Stocks Air Freight & Logistics Air Transport Services Group, Inc.

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Baird Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund Schedule of Investments, March 31, 2020 (Unaudited) % of Shares Value Net Assets Common Stocks Aerospace & Defense HEICO Corp.

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Baird Small/Mid Cap Value Fund Schedule of Investments, March 31, 2020 (Unaudited) % of Shares Value Net Assets Common Stocks Air Freight & Logistics Air Transport Services Group, Inc.

BUBIX / Baird Ultra Short Bond Fund NPORT-EX - - NPORT-EX

Baird Ultra Short Bond Fund Schedule of Investments, September 30, 2019 (Unaudited) Principal % of Amount Value Net Assets LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS U.

BTMIX / Baird Short-Term Municipal Bond Fund NPORT-EX - - NPORT-EX

Baird Short-Term Municipal Bond Fund Schedule of Investments September 30, 2019 (Unaudited) Principal Market % of Amount Value Net Assets LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS Municipal Bonds Alabama Alabama Special Care Facilities Financing Authority: 1.

BSGSX / Baird Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund NPORT-EX - - NPORT-EX

Baird Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund Schedule of Investments, September 30, 2019 (Unaudited) % of Shares Value Net Assets Common Stocks Aerospace & Defense HEICO Corp.

BMVSX / Baird Small/Mid Cap Value Fund NPORT-EX - - NPORT-EX

Baird Small/Mid Cap Value Fund Schedule of Investments, September 30, 2019 (Unaudited) % of Shares Value Net Assets Common Stocks Aerospace & Defense Astronics Corp.

BIMIX / Baird Intermediate Bond Fund NPORT-EX - - NPORT-EX

Baird Intermediate Bond Fund Schedule of Investments, September 30, 2019 (Unaudited) Principal % of Amount Value Net Assets LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS U.

BMBIX / Baird Quality Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund NPORT-EX - - NPORT-EX

Baird Quality Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund Schedule of Investments September 30, 2019 (Unaudited) Principal Market % of Amount Value Net Assets LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS Municipal Bonds Alaska Alaska Housing Finance Corp.

BCOIX / Baird Core Plus Bond Fund NPORT-EX - - NPORT-EX

Baird Core Plus Bond Fund Schedule of Investments, September 30, 2019 (Unaudited) Principal % of Amount Value Net Assets LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS U.

BMDIX / Baird MidCap Fund NPORT-EX - - NPORT-EX

Baird MidCap Fund Schedule of Investments, September 30, 2019 (Unaudited) % of Shares Value Net Assets Common Stocks Aerospace & Defense BWX Technologies, Inc.

BAGIX / Baird Aggregate Bond Fund NPORT-EX - - NPORT-EX

Baird Aggregate Bond Fund Schedule of Investments, September 30, 2019 (Unaudited) Principal % of Amount Value Net Assets LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS U.

CCGSX / Chautauqua Global Growth Fund NPORT-EX - - NPORT-EX

Chautauqua Global Growth Fund Schedule of Investments, September 30, 2019 (Unaudited) % of Shares Value Net Assets Common Stocks Apparel Retail TJX Cos, Inc.

BSVSX / Baird SmallCap Value Fund NPORT-EX - - NPORT-EX

Baird SmallCap Value Fund Schedule of Investments, September 30, 2019 (Unaudited) % of Shares Value Net Assets Common Stocks Aerospace & Defense Astronics Corp.

BSBIX / Baird Short-Term Bond Fund NPORT-EX - - NPORT-EX

Baird Short-Term Bond Fund Schedule of Investments, September 30, 2019 (Unaudited) Principal % of Amount Value Net Assets LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS U.

BMNIX / Baird Core Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund NPORT-EX - - NPORT-EX

Baird Core Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund Schedule of Investments September 30, 2019 (Unaudited) Principal Market % of Amount Value Net Assets LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS Municipal Bonds Alabama Alabama Community College System, 5.

CCWSX / Chautauqua International Growth Fund NPORT-EX - - NPORT-EX

Chautauqua International Growth Fund Schedule of Investments, September 30, 2019 (Unaudited) % of Shares Value Net Assets Common Stocks Application Software Atlassian Corp.

BAGIX / Baird Aggregate Bond Fund CORRESP - -

Please note that this letter and other documents are in draft form, and in no way reflect the Trust’s or Fund management’s final intent with respect to the filing discussed herein.

U.S. Bank Global Fund Services

U.S. Bank Global Fund Services 615 East Michigan Street Milwaukee, WI 53202 August 30, 2019 VIA EDGAR TRANSMISSION U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street, NE Washington, D.C. 20549 Re: Baird Funds, Inc. (the “Corporation”) File Nos. 333-40128 and 811-09997 Dear Sir or Madam: Pursuant to Rule 485(a) under the Securities Act of 1933, the Corporation he

Baird Funds Inc NPORT-EX - - BAIRD FUNDS, INC.

Baird Funds, Inc. Baird Ultra Short Bond Fund Schedule of Investments March 31, 2019 (Unaudited) Principal % of Amount Value Net Assets LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS U.S. Treasury Securities U.S. Treasury Bonds: 0.875%, 06/15/2019 $ 92,000,000 $ 91,697,984 0.875%, 09/15/2019 124,000,000 123,128,125 1.375%, 12/15/2019 119,000,000 118,116,796 1.375%, 02/15/2020 26,000,000 25,763,360 Total U.S. Treasury Secu

Baird Funds Inc QUARTERLY NOTICE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number: 811-09997 BAIRD FUNDS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 777 EAST WISCONSIN AVENUE, FLOOR 18 MILWAUKEE, WI 53202 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) ANDREW D. K

, Mary Ellen Stanek,

Exhibit 99.CERT CERTIFICATION I, Mary Ellen Stanek, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Baird Funds, Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to th

Baird Funds Inc QUARTERLY NOTICE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number: 811-09997 BAIRD FUNDS, INC. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in charter) 777 EAST WISCONSIN AVENUE, FLOOR 18 MILWAUKEE, WI 53202 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) ANDREW D. K

I, Mary Ellen Stanek, certify that:

Exhibit 99.CERT CERTIFICATION I, Mary Ellen Stanek, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Baird Funds, Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to th

EX-99.77B ACCT LTTR

EX-99.77B ACCT LTTR 2 internalcontrolletter.htm INTERNAL CONTROL LETTER REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM To the Shareholders and Board of Directors of Baird Funds, Inc. In planning and performing our audit of the financial statements of Baird Funds, Inc. comprising Baird Ultra Short Bond Fund, Baird Short-Term Bond Fund, Baird Intermediate Bond Fund, Baird Aggregate Bond Fun

EX-99.77I NEW SECUR

EX-99.77I TERMS OF NEW OR AMENDED SECURITIES On December 28, 2017, Baird Funds, Inc. liquidated one of its series (Baird LargeCap Fund) and the two classes of shares (Investor Class and Institutional Class) of that series. In connection with such liquidation, Baird Funds, Inc. filed a supplement to the Prospectus dated May 1, 2017 with the SEC via EDGAR pursuant to Rule 497(e) on December 29, 2017

I, Mary Ellen Stanek, certify that:

Exhibit 99.CERT CERTIFICATION I, Mary Ellen Stanek, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Baird Funds, Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to th

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number: 811-09997 BAIRD FUNDS, INC. (Exact name of Regis

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number: 811-09997 BAIRD FUNDS, INC. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in charter) 777 EAST WISCONSIN AVENUE, FLOOR 18 MILWAUKEE, WI 53202 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) ANDREW D. K

EX-99.77K CHNG ACCNT

August 29, 2017 U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Office of the Chief Accountant 100 F Street, NE Washington, DC 20549 Re: Baird Funds, Inc. File no. 811-09997 Dear Sir or Madam: We have read Item 77K of Form NSAR-A of Baird Funds, Inc. dated August 29, 2017, and agree with the statements concerning our Firm contained therein. Very truly yours, GRANT THORNTON LLP 2

EX-99.77K CHNG ACCNT

Change in Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm On May 22, 2017, upon the recommendation of the Audit Committee, the Board of Directors of Baird Funds, Inc.

I, Mary Ellen Stanek, certify that:

Exhibit 99.CERT CERTIFICATION I, Mary Ellen Stanek, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Baird Funds, Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to th

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number: 811-09997 BAIRD FUNDS, INC. (Exact name of Regis

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number: 811-09997 BAIRD FUNDS, INC. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in charter) 777 EAST WISCONSIN AVENUE, FLOOR 18 MILWAUKEE, WI 53202 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) ANDREW D. K

EX-99.77B ACCT LTTR

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM Board of Directors and Shareholders Baird Funds, Inc.

Baird Funds Inc - QUARTERLY NOTICE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number: 811-09997 BAIRD FUNDS, INC. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in charter) 777 EAST WISCONSIN AVENUE, FLOOR 18 MILWAUKEE, WI 53202 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) ANDREW D. K

I, Mary Ellen Stanek, certify that:

CERTIFICATION I, Mary Ellen Stanek, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Baird Funds, Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered

EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB

EXHIBIT O to the Investment Advisory Agreement CHAUTAUQUA GLOBAL GROWTH FUND For all services rendered by the Advisor hereunder, the Corporation shall pay the Advisor, on behalf of the above-named Fund, and the Advisor agrees to accept as full compensation for all services rendered hereunder, an annual investment advisory fee equal to 0.

EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB

SUBADVISORY AGREEMENT THIS SUBADVISORY AGREEMENT (the "Agreement") is entered into as ofthe 29th day of April, 2016 by and between Robert W.

EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB

SUBADVISORY AGREEMENT THIS SUBADVISORY AGREEMENT (the "Agreement") is entered into as ofthe 29th day of April, 2016 by and between Robert W.

EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB

EXHIBIT P to the Investment Advisory Agreement CHAUTAUQUA INTERNATIONAL GROWTH FUND For all services rendered by the Advisor hereunder, the Corporation shall pay the Advisor, on behalf of the above-named Fund, and the Advisor agrees to accept as full compensation for all services rendered hereunder, an annual investment advisory fee equal to 0.

EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB

EXHIBIT O to the Investment Advisory Agreement CHAUTAUQUA GLOBAL GROWTH FUND For all services rendered by the Advisor hereunder, the Corporation shall pay the Advisor, on behalf of the above-named Fund, and the Advisor agrees to accept as full compensation for all services rendered hereunder, an annual investment advisory fee equal to 0.

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Baird Funds, Inc. 777 East Wisconsin Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53202 August 26, 2016 VIA EDGAR TRANSMISSION Ms. Lauren Hamilton U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the ?Commission?) Division of Investment Management 100 F Street NE Washington, DC 20549 RE: Baird Funds, Inc. (the ?Company?) (File Nos. 333-40128 and 811-09997) Dear Ms. Hamilton: Below please find the comments that the Company receiv

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Baird Funds, Inc. 777 East Wisconsin Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53202 August 26, 2016 VIA EDGAR TRANSMISSION Ms. Lauren Hamilton U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the ?Commission?) Division of Investment Management 100 F Street NE Washington, DC 20549 RE: Baird Funds, Inc. (the ?Company?) (File Nos. 333-40128 and 811-09997) Dear Ms. Hamilton: Below please find the comments that the Company receiv

Baird Funds Inc - QUARTERLY NOTICE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number: 811-09997 BAIRD FUNDS, INC. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in charter) 777 EAST WISCONSIN AVENUE, FLOOR 18 MILWAUKEE, WI 53202 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) ANDREW D. K

I, Mary Ellen Stanek, certify that:

CERTIFICATION I, Mary Ellen Stanek, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Baird Funds, Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered

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Baird Funds, Inc. 777 East Wisconsin Avenue Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202 April 4, 2016 VIA EDGAR TRANSMISSION Ms. Valerie Lithotomos U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street NE Washington, DC 20549 RE: Baird Funds, Inc. (the “Company”) Chautauqua Global Growth Fund and the Chautauqua International Growth Fund (the “Funds”) Post-Effective Amendment No. 73

April 1, 2016

April 1, 2016 VIA EDGAR U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, NE Washington, D.C. 20549 RE: Baird Funds, Inc. Ladies and Gentlemen: We represent Baird Funds, Inc. (the “Company”) in connection with its filing of Post-Effective Amendment No. 74 (the “Post-Effective Amendment”) to the Company’s Registration Statement (Registration Nos. 333-40128; 811-09997) on Form N-1A under the Sec

March 9, 2016

780 NORTH WATER STREET MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN 53202-3590 Tel 414-273-3500 Fax 414-273-5198 www.

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (RULE 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Ame

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (RULE 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confide

EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB

EXHIBIT N to the Investment Advisory Agreement BAIRD SMALL/MID CAP VALUE FUND For all services rendered by the Advisor hereunder, the Corporation shall pay the Advisor, on behalf of the above-named Fund, and the Advisor agrees to accept as full compensation for all services rendered hereunder, an annual investment advisory fee equal to 0.

EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB

EXHIBIT M to the Investment Advisory Agreement BAIRD LONG-TERM CREDIT BOND FUND For all services rendered by the Advisor hereunder, the Corporation shall pay the Advisor, on behalf of the above-named Fund, and the Advisor agrees to accept as full compensation for all services rendered hereunder, an annual investment advisory fee equal to 0.

EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB

EXHIBIT K to the Investment Advisory Agreement BAIRD SHORT-TERM MUNICIPAL BOND FUND For all services rendered by the Advisor hereunder, the Corporation shall pay the Advisor, on behalf of each of the above-named Funds, and the Advisor agrees to accept as full compensation for all services rendered hereunder, an annual investment advisory fee equal to 0.

EX-99.77B ACCT LTTR

Grant Thornton LLP REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM Grant Thornton Tower 171 N.

EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB

EXHIBIT L to the Investment Advisory Agreement BAIRD CORE INTERMEDIATE MUNICIPAL BOND FUND For all services rendered by the Advisor hereunder, the Corporation shall pay the Advisor, on behalf of each of the above-named Funds, and the Advisor agrees to accept as full compensation for all services rendered hereunder, an annual investment advisory fee equal to 0.

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (RULE 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Ame

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (RULE 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: x Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confide

February 26, 2016

780 NORTH WATER STREET MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN 53202-3590 Tel 414-273-3500 Fax 414-273-5198 www.

U.S. BANCORP FUND SERVICES, LLC

U.S. BANCORP FUND SERVICES, LLC 615 East Michigan Street Milwaukee, WI 53202 January 20, 2016 VIA EDGAR TRANSMISSION United States Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Re: Baird Funds, Inc. (the “Corporation”) Securities Act Registration No: 333-40128 Investment Company Act Registration No: 811-09997 Dear Sir or Madam: Pursu

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U.S. BANCORP FUND SERVICES, LLC 615 East Michigan Street Milwaukee, WI 53202 November 30, 2015 VIA EDGAR TRANSMISSION Ms. Valerie Lithotomos United States Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street NE Washington, DC 20549 RE: Baird Funds, Inc. (the ?Company?) Securities Act Registration No: 333-40128 Investment Company Registration No: 811-09997 Baird Small/M

I, Mary Ellen Stanek, certify that:

CERTIFICATION I, Mary Ellen Stanek, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Baird Funds, Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered

November 30, 2015

November 30, 2015 VIA EDGAR U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, NE Washington, D.C. 20549 RE: Baird Funds, Inc. Ladies and Gentlemen: We represent Baird Funds, Inc. (the “Company”) in connection with its filing of Post-Effective Amendment No. 68 (the “Post-Effective Amendment”) to the Company’s Registration Statement (Registration Nos. 333-40128; 811-09997) on Form N-1A under the

Baird Funds Inc - QUARTERLY NOTICE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS

N-Q 1 bairdnq.htm QUARTERLY NOTICE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number: 811-09997 BAIRD FUNDS, INC. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in charter) 777 EAST WISCONSIN AVENUE, FLOOR 18 MILWAUKEE, WI 53202 (Addre

U.S. BANCORP FUND SERVICES, LLC

U.S. BANCORP FUND SERVICES, LLC 615 East Michigan Street Milwaukee, WI 53202 September 16, 2015 VIA EDGAR TRANSMISSION United States Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Re: Baird Funds, Inc. (the “Corporation”) Securities Act Registration No: 333-40128 Investment Company Act Registration No: 811-09997 Dear Sir or Madam: Pur

Baird Funds Inc - QUARTERLY NOTICE OF PORFOLIO HOLDINGS

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number: 811-09997 BAIRD FUNDS, INC. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in charter) 777 EAST WISCONSIN AVENUE, FLOOR 18 MILWAUKEE, WI 53202 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) ANDREW D. K

I, Mary Ellen Stanek, certify that:

CERTIFICATION I, Mary Ellen Stanek, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Baird Funds, Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered

Post-Effective Amendment Number

Baird Funds, Inc. c/o U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC 615 East Michigan Street, Third Floor Milwaukee, WI 53202 March 25, 2015 FILED VIA EDGAR U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Re: Baird Funds, Inc. (the ?Company?) Request for Withdrawal of Amendments to a Registration Statement (File Nos.: 333-40128 and 811-09997) D

EX-99.77B ACCT LTTR

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM To the Shareholders and Board of Directors Baird Funds, Inc.

Baird Funds Inc - QUARTERLY NOTICE OF PORFOLIO HOLDINGS

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number: 811-09997 BAIRD FUNDS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 777 EAST WISCONSIN AVENUE, FLOOR 18 MILWAUKEE, WI 53202 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) ANDREW D. K

Baird Funds Inc COVER - -

U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC 615 E. Michigan Street, 2nd Floor Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202 November 26, 2014 VIA EDGAR TRANSMISSION United States Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Re: Baird Funds, Inc. Securities Act Registration No: 333-40128 Investment Company Act Registration No: 811-09997 Baird Long-Term Credit Bond

I, Mary Ellen Stanek, certify that:

CERTIFICATION I, Mary Ellen Stanek, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Baird Funds, Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered

Baird Funds Inc COVER - -

trans.htm U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC 615 E. Michigan Street, 2nd Floor Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202 October 28, 2014 VIA EDGAR TRANSMISSION United States Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Re: Baird Funds, Inc. Securities Act Registration No: 333-40128 Investment Company Act Registration No: 811-09997 Baird Long-Term Cr

U.S. BANCORP FUND SERVICES, LLC

U.S. BANCORP FUND SERVICES, LLC 615 East Michigan Street Milwaukee, WI 53202 August 15, 2014 VIA EDGAR TRANSMISSION United States Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Re: Baird Funds, Inc. (the “Corporation”) Securities Act Registration No: 333-40128 Investment Company Act Registration No: 811-09997 Dear Sir or Madam: Pursua

Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - QUARTERLY NOTICE OF PORFOLIO HOLDINGS

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number: 811-09997 BAIRD FUNDS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 777 EAST WISCONSIN AVENUE, FLOOR 18 MILWAUKEE, WI 53202 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) ANDREW D. K

I, Mary Ellen Stanek, certify that:

CERTIFICATION I, Mary Ellen Stanek, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Baird Funds, Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered

EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB

EX-99.77Q1 OTHR EXHB SUB-ITEM 77Q1(e): COPIES OF ANY NEW OR AMENDED REGISTRANT INVESTMENT ADVISORY CONTRACTS Sub-Advisory Agreement, between Baird Funds, Inc. and Baird Kailash Group, LLC with respect to the Baird LargeCap Fund, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 99.(D)(I)(J) to Post-Effective Amendment No. 37 to the Baird Funds Inc.'s registration statement on Form N-1A, filed on Dece

EX-99.77C VOTES

EX-99.77C PROXY DISCLOSURE A special meeting of the shareholders of the Baird LargeCap Fund was held on Friday, December 20, 2013. The special meeting was held pursuant to notice to all shareholders of record as of the close of business on October 25,2013. The purpose of the special meeting was to consider three proposals: (1) the approval of a new investment advisory agreement between the Company

EX-99.77B ACCT LTTR

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM To the Shareholders and Board of Directors Baird Funds, Inc.

EX-99.77I NEW SECUR

EX-99.77I NEW SECURITY On December 31, 2013, Baird Funds, Inc. established the Baird Ultra Short Bond Fund Investor Class and the Baird Ultra Short Bond Fund Institutional Class. The investment objective of the Baird Ultra Short Bond Fund is to seek current income consistent with preservation of capital.

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December 30, 2013 VIA EDGAR U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, NE Washington, D.C. 20549 RE: Baird Funds, Inc. Ladies and Gentlemen: We represent Baird Funds, Inc. (the “Company”) in connection with its filing of Post-Effective Amendment No. 38 (the “Post-Effective Amendment”) to the Company’s Registration Statement (Registration Nos. 333-40128; 811-09997) on Form N-1A under the

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U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC 615 East Michigan Street Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202 December 30, 2013 VIA EDGAR TRANSMISSION Mr. Larry Greene U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street NE Washington, DC 20549 RE: Baird Funds, Inc. (the “Company”) Baird Ultra Short Bond Fund (the “Fund”) File Nos. 333-40128; 811-09997 Dear Mr. Greene: Pursuant to Rule 485

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December 20, 2013 VIA EDGAR U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, NE Washington, D.C. 20549 RE: Baird Funds, Inc. Ladies and Gentlemen: We represent Baird Funds, Inc. (the “Company”) in connection with its filing of Post-Effective Amendment No. 37 (the “Post-Effective Amendment”) to the Company’s Registration Statement (Registration Nos. 333-40128; 811-09997) on Form N-1A under the

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U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC 615 East Michigan Street Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202 December 20, 2013 VIA EDGAR TRANSMISSION Ms. Valerie Lithotomos U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street NE Washington, DC 20549 RE: Baird Funds, Inc. (the “Company”) Baird LargeCap Fund (the “Fund”) File Nos. 333-40128; 811-09997 Dear Ms. Lithotomos: Pursuant to Rule 4

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Please note that this letter and other documents are in draft form, and in no way reflect the Registrant’s or Fund management’s final intent with respect to the filing discussed herein.

Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - QUARTERLY NOTICE OF PORFOLIO HOLDINGS

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number: 811-09997 BAIRD FUNDS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 777 EAST WISCONSIN AVENUE, FLOOR 18 MILWAUKEE, WI 53202 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) ANDREW D. K

I, Mary Ellen Stanek, certify that:

CERTIFICATION I, Mary Ellen Stanek, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Baird Funds, Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered

- DEFINITIVE PROXY STATEMENT

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (RULE 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant [X] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ] Check the appropriate box: [ ] Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ]

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U.S. BANCORP FUND SERVICES, LLC 615 East Michigan Street Milwaukee, WI 53202 October 23, 2013 VIA EDGAR TRANSMISSION United States Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 “F” Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Re: Baird Funds, Inc. (the “Corporation”) Securities Act Registration No: 333-40128 Investment Company Act Registration No: 811-09997 Baird LargeCap Fund (S

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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (RULE 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: x Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confide

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U.S. BANCORP FUND SERVICES, LLC 615 East Michigan Street Milwaukee, WI 53202 October 15, 2013 VIA EDGAR TRANSMISSION United States Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 “F” Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Re: Baird Funds, Inc. (the “Corporation”) Securities Act Registration No: 333-40128 Investment Company Act Registration No: 811-09997 Dear Sir or Madam: Pur

EX-99.77I NEW SECUR

EX-99.77I NEW SECURITY On September 19, 2012, Baird Funds, Inc. established the Baird Short-Term Bond Fund Investor Class. The Baird Short-Term Bond Fund seeks an annual rate of total return, before fund expenses, greater than the annual rate of total return of the Barclays Capital 1-3 Year U.S. Government/Credit Bond Index.

EX-99.77B ACCT LTTR

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM To the Shareholders and Board of Directors Baird Funds, Inc.

EX-99.77B ACCT LTTR

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM To the Shareholders and Board of Directors Baird Funds, Inc.

EX-99.77I NEW SECUR

EX-99.77I NEW SECURITY On September 19, 2012, Baird Funds, Inc. established the Baird Short-Term Bond Fund Investor Class. The Baird Short-Term Bond Fund seeks an annual rate of total return, before fund expenses, greater than the annual rate of total return of the Barclays Capital 1-3 Year U.S. Government/Credit Bond Index.

EX-99.77I NEW SECUR

EX-99.77I NEW SECURITY On May 1, 2012, Baird Funds, Inc. established the Baird SmallCap Value Fund and two classes of shares (Investor Class and Institutional Class). The Baird SmallCap Value Fund seeks to provide long-term capital appreciation.

EX-99.77B ACCT LTTR

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM ON INTERNAL CONTROL REQUIRED UNDER FORM N-SAR To the Shareholders and Board of Directors Baird Funds, Inc.

I, Mary Ellen Stanek, certify that:

CERTIFICATION I, Mary Ellen Stanek, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Baird Funds, Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered

Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - QUARTERLY NOTICE OF PORFOLIO HOLDINGS

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number: 811-09997 BAIRD FUNDS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 777 EAST WISCONSIN AVENUE, FLOOR 18 MILWAUKEE, WI 53202 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) ANDREW D. K

EX-99.77I NEW SECUR

EX-99.77I NEW SECURITY On September 19, 2012, Baird Funds, Inc. established the Baird Short-Term Bond Fund Investor Class. The Baird Short-Term Bond Fund seeks an annual rate of total return, before fund expenses, greater than the annual rate of total return of the Barclays Capital 1-3 Year U.S. Government/Credit Bond Index.

EX-99.77B ACCT LTTR

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM To the Shareholders and Board of Directors Baird Funds, Inc.

I, Mary Ellen Stanek, certify that:

CERTIFICATION I, Mary Ellen Stanek, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Baird Funds, Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered

Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - QUARTERLY NOTICE OF PORFOLIO HOLDINGS

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number: 811-09997 BAIRD FUNDS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 777 EAST WISCONSIN AVENUE, FLOOR 18 MILWAUKEE, WI 53202 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) ANDREW D. K

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Please note that this letter and other documents are in draft form, and in no way reflect the Registrant’s or Fund management’s final intent with respect to the filing discussed herein.

EX-99.77I NEW SECUR

EX-99.77I NEW SECURITY On May 1, 2012, Baird Funds, Inc. established the Baird SmallCap Value Fund and two classes of shares (Investor Class and Institutional Class). The Baird SmallCap Value Fund seeks to provide long-term capital appreciation.

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U.S. BANCORP FUND SERVICES, LLC 615 East Michigan Street Milwaukee, WI 53202 July 17, 2012 VIA EDGAR TRANSMISSION United States Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 “F” Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Re: Baird Funds, Inc. Securityes Act Registration No: 333-40128 Investment Company Act Registration No: 811-09997 Baird Short-Term Bond Fund (S000031705) Dear

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BAIRD FUNDS, INC. 777 East Wisconsin Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53202 July 17, 2012 VIA EDGAR TRANSMISSION Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 450 Fifth Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20549 Attention: Ms. Kimberly Browning Re: Baird Funds, Inc. (the “Registrant”) Securities Act Registration No: 333-40128 Investment Company Act Registration No: 811-09997 Baird Short-Term B

Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - QUARTERLY NOTICE OF PORFOLIO HOLDINGS

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number: 811-09997 BAIRD FUNDS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 777 EAST WISCONSIN AVENUE, FLOOR 18 MILWAUKEE, WI 53202 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) ANDREW D. K

I, Mary Ellen Stanek, certify that:

CERTIFICATION I, Mary Ellen Stanek, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Baird Funds, Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered

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CORRESP 1 filename1.htm 780 NORTH WATER STREET MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN 53202-3590 Tel 414-273-3500 Fax 414-273-5198 www.GKLAW.COM April 23, 2012 VIA EDGAR Ms. Kimberly Browning U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Judiciary Plaza 100 F Street, N.E. Washington D.C. 20549 RE: Baird Funds, Inc. Form N-1A (Registration Nos.: 333-40128, 811-09997) Dear Ms. Browning: The purpose of this letter is to sup

EX-99.77B ACCT LTTR

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM ON INTERNAL CONTROL REQUIRED UNDER FORM N-SAR To the Shareholders and Board of Directors Baird Funds, Inc.

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780 NORTH WATER STREET MILWAUKEE, WI 5320-3590 TEL 414.273.3500 FAX 414.273.5198 www.GKLAW.COM February 1, 2012 VIA EDGAR U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, NE Washington, D.C. 20549 RE: Baird Funds, Inc. (Registration Nos. 333-40128; 811-09997) Ladies and Gentlemen: Transmitted herewith via EDGAR on behalf of Baird Funds, Inc. (the “Company”), please find the Company’s Post-Eff

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number: 811-09997 BAIRD FUNDS, INC. (Exact name of regis

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number: 811-09997 BAIRD FUNDS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 777 EAST WISCONSIN AVENUE, FLOOR 18 MILWAUKEE, WI 53202 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) ANDREW D. K

I, Mary Ellen Stanek, certify that:

CERTIFICATION I, Mary Ellen Stanek, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Baird Funds, Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered

I, Mary Ellen Stanek, certify that:

CERTIFICATION I, Mary Ellen Stanek, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Baird Funds, Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number: 811-09997 BAIRD FUNDS, INC. (Exact name of regis

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number: 811-09997 BAIRD FUNDS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 777 EAST WISCONSIN AVENUE, FLOOR 18 MILWAUKEE, WI 53202 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) ANDREW D. K

EX-99.77B ACCT LTTR

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM To the Shareholders and Board of Directors Baird Funds, Inc.

EX-99.77C VOTES

77C - Matters submitted to a vote of security holders A Special Meeting of Shareholders of the RiverFront Long-Term Growth Fund, a series of Baird Funds, Inc.

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number: 811-09997 BAIRD FUNDS, INC. (Exact name of regis

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number: 811-09997 BAIRD FUNDS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 777 EAST WISCONSIN AVENUE, FLOOR 18 MILWAUKEE, WI 53202 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) CHARLES M.

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CERTIFICATION I, Mary Ellen Stanek, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Baird Funds, Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered

RIVERFRONT LONG-TERM GROWTH FUND

Dear Green Century Funds Shareholder, RIVERFRONT LONG-TERM GROWTH FUND September 1, 2010 Dear Shareholder, Our records indicate we have not yet received your vote on the proposal that affects the RiverFront Long-Term Growth Fund for the Special Meeting of Shareholders to be held on September 17, 2010.

EX-99.77C VOTES

Question 77 Exhibit - Subsequent Event The Board of Directors of Baird Funds, Inc.

RiverFront Long-Term Growth Fund Reorganization Questions & Answers August 2010

RiverFront Long-Term Growth Fund Reorganization Questions & Answers August 2010 Following are questions and answers regarding the proposed reorganization of the RiverFront Long-Term Growth Fund that you may find helpful in responding to questions and otherwise discussing the transaction with your clients.

RiverFront Long-Term Growth Fund Reorganization Questions & Answers August 2010

Following are questions and answers regarding the proposed reorganization of the RiverFront Long-Term Growth Fund that you may find helpful in responding to questions and otherwise discussing the transaction with your clients.

The following is an e-mail sent on behalf of the RiverFront Long-Term Growth Fund (the “Fund”) by RiverFront Investment Group, LLC, the Fund’s subadviser, and Robert W. Baird & Co., Incorporated, the Fund’s investment adviser, respectively, to certai

Filed by Financial Investors Trust (File No. 811-08194) Pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended Subject Company: Baird Funds, Inc. (Series: RiverFront Long-Term Growth Fund) (File No. 811-09997) The following is an e-mail sent on behalf of the RiverFront Long-Term Growth Fund (t

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number: 811-09997 BAIRD FUNDS, INC. (Exact name of regis

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number: 811-09997 BAIRD FUNDS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 777 EAST WISCONSIN AVENUE, FLOOR 18 MILWAUKEE, WI 53202 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) CHARLES M.

I, Mary Ellen Stanek, certify that:

CERTIFICATION I, Mary Ellen Stanek, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Baird Funds, Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered

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CORRESP 1 filename1.htm 780 North Water Street Milwaukee, WI 53202-3590 TEL 414-273-3500 Fax 414-273-5198 www.gklaw.com April 30, 2010 VIA EDGAR Ms. Kimberly Browning U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Judiciary Plaza 100 F Street, N.E. Washington D.C. 20549 RE: Baird Funds, Inc. Form N-1A (Registration Nos.: 333-40128, 811-09997) Dear Ms. Browning: The purpose of this letter is to respond to

EX-99.77B ACCT LTTR

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM To the Shareholders and Board of Directors of Baird Funds, Inc.

I, Mary Ellen Stanek, certify that:

CERTIFICATION I, Mary Ellen Stanek, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Baird Funds, Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number: 811-09997 BAIRD FUNDS, INC. (Exact name of regis

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number: 811-09997 BAIRD FUNDS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 777 EAST WISCONSIN AVENUE, FLOOR 18 MILWAUKEE, WI 53202 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) CHARLES M.

Mary Ellen Stanek

CERTIFICATION I, Mary Ellen Stanek, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Baird Funds, Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number: 811-09997 BAIRD FUNDS, INC. (Exact name of regis

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number: 811-09997 BAIRD FUNDS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 777 EAST WISCONSIN AVENUE, FLOOR 18 MILWAUKEE, WI 53202 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) CHARLES M.

EX-99.77B ACCT LTTR

To the Shareholders and Board of Directors Baird Funds, Inc.: In planning and performing our audits of the financial statements of Baird Funds, Inc (including the Baird Intermediate Bond Fund, Baird Aggregate Bond Fund, Baird Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund, Baird Core Plus Bond Fund, Baird Short-Term Bond Fund, Baird LargeCap Fund, Baird MidCap Fund and Riverfront Long-Term Growth Fund) (collect

EX-99.77I NEW SECUR

EX-99.77I On October 28, 2008, Baird Funds, Inc. established a new series (Riverfront Long-Term Growth Fund) with two classes (Investor Class and Institutional Class) as described in the Post-Effective Amendment No. 19 to the Funds' Registration Statement, as filed under Rule 485(a) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended ("1933 Act"), with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") via EDGA

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number: 811-09997 BAIRD FUNDS, INC. (Exact name of regis

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number: 811-09997 BAIRD FUNDS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 777 EAST WISCONSIN AVENUE, FLOOR 18 MILWAUKEE, WI 53202 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) CHARLES M.

I, Mary Ellen Stanek, certify that:

CERTIFICATION I, Mary Ellen Stanek, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Baird Funds, Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered

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October 2, 2008 U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street, NE Washington, D.C. 20549 Attention: Kimberly Browning Re. Baird Funds, Inc. (333-40128; 811-09997) – Responses to Comments onProspectus and Statement of Additional Information Contained in Post-Effective Amendment No. 19 to Form N-1A Dear Ms. Browning: Accompanying this letter are revised versi

Mary Ellen Stanek

CERTIFICATION I, Mary Ellen Stanek, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Baird Funds, Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number: 811-09997 BAIRD FUNDS, INC. (Exact name of regis

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number: 811-09997 BAIRD FUNDS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 777 EAST WISCONSIN AVENUE, FLOOR 18 MILWAUKEE, WI 53202 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) CHARLES M.

EX-99.77C VOTES

Results of Special Meeting of Shareholders The funds held a special meeting of shareholders on December 19, 2007 relating to the election of directors.

EX-99.77B ACCT LTTR

To the Shareholders and Board of Directors Baird Funds, Inc.: In planning and performing our audit of the financial statements Baird Funds, Inc. the "Funds", which include Baird Intermediate Bond Fund, Baird Aggregate Bond Fund, Baird Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund, Baird Core Plus Bond Fund, Baird Short-Term Bond Fund, Baird LargeCap Fund, Baird MidCap Fund and Baird SmallCap Fund) as of and fo

I, Mary Ellen Stanek, certify that:

CERTIFICATION I, Mary Ellen Stanek, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Baird Funds, Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number: 811-09997 BAIRD FUNDS, INC. (Exact name of regis

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number: 811-09997 BAIRD FUNDS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 777 EAST WISCONSIN AVENUE, FLOOR 18 MILWAUKEE, WI 53202 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) CHARLES M.

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(A) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(A) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Filed by the Registrant [X] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ] Check the appropriate box: [ ] Preliminary Proxy Statement.

I, Mary Ellen Stanek, certify that:

CERTIFICATION I, Mary Ellen Stanek, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Baird Funds, Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-09997 BAIRD FUNDS, INC. (Exact name of regist

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-09997 BAIRD FUNDS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 777 EAST WISCONSIN AVENUE, FLOOR 18 MILWAUKEE, WI 53202 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) CHARLES M. W

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

EX-99.77B ACCT LTTR 2 acctltr.htm REP LETTER Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm To the Shareholders and Board of Directors of Baird Funds, Inc.: In planning and performing our audits of the financial statements of Baird Funds, Inc. (comprising Baird Intermediate Bond Fund, Baird Aggregate Bond Fund, Baird Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund, Baird Core Plus Bond Fund, Baird Short