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

Dfa Dairy Brands Smartchoice Savings Plan

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

Sponsored by Dfa Dairy Brands Corporate, LLC · Kansas · Manufacturing

What the 2023 filing shows

Dfa Dairy Brands Smartchoice Savings Plan holds $494M for 6,964 participants — about $70,921 per participant, down 22.0% over the 2022 plan year.

$494M
total plan assets (2022 EOY)
6,964
covered participants
$70,921
avg assets per participant
-22.0%
assets change YoY

The plan reported a net loss of $138M for the year — a single-year figure driven by markets and benefit payments, not a measure of plan health.

Total Assets (2023)
$494M
Participants
6,964
State
Industry
Manufacturing

What the Filing Says About Dfa Dairy Brands Smartchoice Savings Plan

Dfa Dairy Brands Smartchoice Savings Plan is a 401(k) retirement plan sponsored by Dfa Dairy Brands Corporate, LLC, headquartered in Kansas. As of the 2022 Form 5500 filing, the plan reports $494M in total end-of-year assets and covers 6,964 participants across the Manufacturing industry. The sponsor's EIN on file with the U.S. Department of Labor is 850489626, and the plan has been effective since 2020-10-19. Its filing status is currently FILING RECEIVED.

Year over year, total assets moved from $633M at the beginning of 2022 to $494M at year-end — a decline of 22.0%. Net assets (after liabilities) closed the year at $494M, with reported net income of $-138,024,373 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)$633M
Total Assets (End of Year)$494M
Net Assets (End of Year)$494M
Net Income$-138,024,373
Plan Type401(k)
Employer EIN850489626
Plan Effective Date2020-10-19
Filing StatusFILING RECEIVED

Sponsor Plan History (Dfa Dairy Brands Corporate, LLC)

Year Plans Participants Total Assets
2022 1 6,964 $494M
2023 1 6,848 $552M
2024 1 7,222 $603M

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is in the Dfa Dairy Brands Smartchoice Savings Plan?
As of the 2022 Form 5500 filing, Dfa Dairy Brands Smartchoice Savings Plan holds $494M in total assets with 6,964 participants. It is sponsored by Dfa Dairy Brands Corporate, LLC.
What type of plan is Dfa Dairy Brands Smartchoice Savings Plan?
Dfa Dairy Brands Smartchoice Savings Plan is a 401(k) plan. It has been effective since 2020-10-19. The plan is filed with the U.S. Department of Labor under EIN 850489626.
Who sponsors the Dfa Dairy Brands Smartchoice Savings Plan?
Dfa Dairy Brands Smartchoice Savings Plan is sponsored by Dfa Dairy Brands Corporate, LLC, located in Kansas. The sponsor's EIN is 850489626 and the plan operates in the Manufacturing industry.
How did Dfa Dairy Brands Smartchoice Savings Plan perform in 2022?
Dfa Dairy Brands Smartchoice Savings Plan declined by 22.0% during 2022, moving from $633M to $494M in total assets. Net income was $-138,024,373.
Where can I find official filings for Dfa Dairy Brands Smartchoice Savings Plan?
Official Form 5500 filings for Dfa Dairy Brands Smartchoice Savings Plan are available through the U.S. Department of Labor's EFAST2 system. Search by EIN 850489626 or plan name at efast.dol.gov.
How does Dfa Dairy Brands Smartchoice Savings 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 850489626.

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.