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

Sierra Nevada Brewing 401(k) Plan

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

Sponsored by Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. ยท California ยท Manufacturing

What the 2023 filing shows

Sierra Nevada Brewing 401(k) Plan holds $157M for 1,104 participants - about $142,228 per participant, down 18.2% over the 2022 plan year.

$157M
total plan assets (2022 EOY)
1,104
covered participants
$142,228
avg assets per participant
-18.2%
assets change YoY

The plan reported a net loss of $35M for the year โ€” a single-year figure driven by markets and benefit payments, not a measure of plan health.

Total Assets (2023)
$157M
Participants
1,104
State
Industry
Manufacturing

What the Filing Says About Sierra Nevada Brewing 401(k) Plan

Sierra Nevada Brewing 401(k) Plan is a 401(k) retirement plan sponsored by Sierra Nevada Brewing Co., headquartered in California. As of the 2022 Form 5500 filing, the plan reports $157M in total end-of-year assets and covers 1,104 participants across the Manufacturing industry. The sponsor's EIN on file with the U.S. Department of Labor is 680025654, and the plan has been effective since 1986-04-01. Its filing status is currently FILING RECEIVED.

Year over year, total assets moved from $192M at the beginning of 2022 to $157M at year-end โ€” a decline of 18.2%. Net assets (after liabilities) closed the year at $157M, with reported net income of $-34,944,201 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 โ€” 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)$192M
Total Assets (End of Year)$157M
Net Assets (End of Year)$157M
Net Income$-34,944,201
Plan Type401(k)
Employer EIN680025654
Plan Effective Date1986-04-01
Filing StatusFILING RECEIVED

Sponsor Plan History (Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.)

Year Plans Participants Total Assets
2022 1 1,104 $157M
2023 1 1,066 $194M
2024 1 1,031 $226M

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is in the Sierra Nevada Brewing 401(k) Plan?
As of the 2022 Form 5500 filing, Sierra Nevada Brewing 401(k) Plan holds $157M in total assets with 1,104 participants. It is sponsored by Sierra Nevada Brewing Co..
What type of plan is Sierra Nevada Brewing 401(k) Plan?
Sierra Nevada Brewing 401(k) Plan is a 401(k) plan. It has been effective since 1986-04-01. The plan is filed with the U.S. Department of Labor under EIN 680025654.
Who sponsors the Sierra Nevada Brewing 401(k) Plan?
Sierra Nevada Brewing 401(k) Plan is sponsored by Sierra Nevada Brewing Co., located in California. The sponsor's EIN is 680025654 and the plan operates in the Manufacturing industry.
How did Sierra Nevada Brewing 401(k) Plan perform in 2022?
Sierra Nevada Brewing 401(k) Plan declined by 18.2% during 2022, moving from $192M to $157M in total assets. Net income was $-34,944,201.
Where can I find official filings for Sierra Nevada Brewing 401(k) Plan?
Official Form 5500 filings for Sierra Nevada Brewing 401(k) Plan are available through the U.S. Department of Labor's EFAST2 system. Search by EIN 680025654 or plan name at efast.dol.gov.
How does Sierra Nevada Brewing 401(k) 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) โ€” original filing retrieval by EIN 680025654.

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

Reference: IRS Publication 590-B โ€” 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.