Other · DOL Form 5500 · 2022

Harding University Retirement Plan

Data updated 2026-08-11

$171M
Total assets
700
Participants
95th
Percentile by assets
$243,893
Avg per participant
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Official DOL plan name: Harding University Defined Contribution Retirement Plan · Sponsored by Harding University · Arkansas · Educational Services

$171M in assets, 700 participants

Harding University's Harding University Defined Contribution Retirement Plan reported $171M in total assets and 700 participants in its 2022 DOL Form 5500 filing, ranking in the 95th percentile by assets among filed plans. Figures are as reported by the plan sponsor to the Department of Labor, not audited or endorsed by PlainRetire.

  • 95th percentile by assets (of 139,126 plans)
  • #3,684 in Educational Services (4,024 peers)

Coverage in Arkansas

Harding University Defined Contribution Retirement Plan covers 700 participants in Arkansas, about 25% of the average Arkansas filer (state average ~2,784 per filing). Assets: $171M.

$171M
total plan assets (2022 EOY)
700
covered participants
95th
percentile by assets (of 139,126 plans)
$243,893
avg assets per participant

The plan reported a net loss of $27M for the year, a single-year figure driven by markets and benefit payments, not a measure of plan health.

Participants vs Arkansas filers

In Arkansas, the average filing covers about 2,784 participants across 760 plans. Harding University Defined Contribution Retirement Plan reports 700 participants - about 25% of that state average ($171M EOY assets).

Arkansas filing particulars

Total Assets (Beginning of Year)$198M
Net Assets (End of Year)$171M
Net Income-$27M
Employer EIN710236896
Plan Effective Date1948-09-01
Filing StatusFILING RECEIVED

Sponsor Plan History (Harding University)

$160M$170M$180M$190M$200M$210M 202220232024 $171M $202M ▲ +18.2%
Total plan assets by year, all Harding University plans on file
Year Plans Participants Total Assets
2022 1 700 $171M
2023 1 693 $189M
2024 1 673 $202M

Nearby Other Plans in Arkansas

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Harding University Defined Contribution Retirement Plan vs. nearby Other plans in Arkansas, assets vs. participants

Harding University Defined Contribution Retirement Plan vs. nearby Other plans in Arkansas, assets vs. participants Scatter plot of 6 data points. -5000050001000015000 0100200300400 Total assets ($M) Participants Harding University D…Arkansas Children's …Baptist Health 403(b…Hendrix College Defi…Winrock Internationa…Baxter Regional Medi…
Harding University Defined Contribution Retirement Plan vs. nearby Other plans in Arkansas, assets vs. participants

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Frequently Asked Questions

How did Harding University Defined Contribution Retirement Plan assets move in 2022?
Harding University Defined Contribution Retirement Plan pulled back noticeably - down 13.9% during 2022, from $198M to $171M. Reported net income was -$27M.
How have Harding University plan assets changed over time?
Across 3 plan years on file (2022-2024), Harding University's sponsor-wide assets grew 18.2%, from $171M to $202M.
Where does Harding University Defined Contribution Retirement Plan rank by assets among Form 5500 filers?
Harding University Defined Contribution Retirement Plan ranks in the 95th percentile by end-of-year assets among 139,126 plans that reported assets for plan year 2022 (in the top 5% of all filed plans by assets).
Which Other plans are similar in size to Harding University Defined Contribution Retirement Plan?
Among Other plans in other states, the closest by assets is Rollins College Retirement Plan in FL ($171M, 2,352 participants).

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