401(k)
2022 plan-year 401(k) DOL Form 5500

Whatcom Educational Credit Union Retirement Plan

ERISA Form 5500 plan record drawn from DOL EBSA — verify with linked source filings below.

Sponsored by Whatcom Educational Credit Union · Washington · Finance & Insurance

What the 2023 filing shows

Whatcom Educational Credit Union Retirement Plan holds $46M for 395 participants — about $117,643 per participant, down 14.0% over the 2022 plan year.

$46M
total plan assets (2022 EOY)
395
covered participants
$117,643
avg assets per participant
-14.0%
assets change YoY

The plan reported a net loss of $8M for the year — a single-year figure driven by markets and benefit payments, not a measure of plan health.

Total Assets (2023)
$46M
Participants
395
State
Industry
Finance & Insurance

What the Filing Says About Whatcom Educational Credit Union Retirement Plan

Whatcom Educational Credit Union Retirement Plan is a 401(k) retirement plan sponsored by Whatcom Educational Credit Union, headquartered in Washington. As of the 2022 Form 5500 filing, the plan reports $46M in total end-of-year assets and covers 395 participants across the Finance & Insurance industry. The sponsor's EIN on file with the U.S. Department of Labor is 910712539, and the plan has been effective since 1997-04-01. Its filing status is currently FILING RECEIVED.

Year over year, total assets moved from $54M at the beginning of 2022 to $46M at year-end — a decline of 14.0%. Net assets (after liabilities) closed the year at $46M, with reported net income of $-7,550,620 driven by investment returns, contributions received, and benefit payments during the period. These figures reflect what the plan administrator certified on Schedule H or Schedule I of the Form 5500 annual return and can be compared against 2 prior plan-year filings from the same sponsor shown below.

Asset totals and participant counts reflect a single plan year snapshot and can change materially with market conditions, plan mergers, or workforce changes. Fields such as "net income" include both realized investment performance and contribution/distribution flows — a single-year figure does not by itself indicate plan health or participant outcomes. This page summarizes public DOL disclosures for research and educational purposes only and is not retirement, tax, legal, or financial advice. Before making decisions about your own retirement benefits or evaluating an employer's plan, verify the underlying filing directly via the DOL EFAST2 system and consult a qualified professional.

Financial Summary (2023)

Total Assets (Beginning of Year)$54M
Total Assets (End of Year)$46M
Net Assets (End of Year)$46M
Net Income$-7,550,620
Plan Type401(k)
Employer EIN910712539
Plan Effective Date1997-04-01
Filing StatusFILING RECEIVED

Sponsor Plan History (Whatcom Educational Credit Union)

Year Plans Participants Total Assets
2022 1 395 $46M
2023 1 396 $59M
2024 1 425 $72M

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is in the Whatcom Educational Credit Union Retirement Plan?
As of the 2022 Form 5500 filing, Whatcom Educational Credit Union Retirement Plan holds $46M in total assets with 395 participants. It is sponsored by Whatcom Educational Credit Union.
What type of plan is Whatcom Educational Credit Union Retirement Plan?
Whatcom Educational Credit Union Retirement Plan is a 401(k) plan. It has been effective since 1997-04-01. The plan is filed with the U.S. Department of Labor under EIN 910712539.
Who sponsors the Whatcom Educational Credit Union Retirement Plan?
Whatcom Educational Credit Union Retirement Plan is sponsored by Whatcom Educational Credit Union, located in Washington. The sponsor's EIN is 910712539 and the plan operates in the Finance & Insurance industry.
How did Whatcom Educational Credit Union Retirement Plan perform in 2022?
Whatcom Educational Credit Union Retirement Plan declined by 14.0% during 2022, moving from $54M to $46M in total assets. Net income was $-7,550,620.
Where can I find official filings for Whatcom Educational Credit Union Retirement Plan?
Official Form 5500 filings for Whatcom Educational Credit Union Retirement Plan are available through the U.S. Department of Labor's EFAST2 system. Search by EIN 910712539 or plan name at efast.dol.gov.
How does Whatcom Educational Credit Union Retirement Plan compare to other plans?
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Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA), Form 5500 public disclosure dataset. Plan year 2022.

Source: DOL EFAST2 filing system (efast.dol.gov) — original filing retrieval by EIN 910712539.

Reference: IRS Publication 560 — Retirement Plans for Small Business, contribution-limit rules.

Reference: IRS Publication 590-B — Distributions from IRAs, RMD rules under SECURE Act 2.0.

Data sourced from U.S. Department of Labor Form 5500 filings (EBSA). See our methodology for details.