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

Star of the West Savings and Protection Plan

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

Sponsored by Star of the West Milling Co. · Michigan · Manufacturing

What the 2023 filing shows

Star of the West Savings and Protection Plan holds $33M for 320 participants — about $103,701 per participant, down 14.1% over the 2022 plan year.

$33M
total plan assets (2022 EOY)
320
covered participants
$103,701
avg assets per participant
-14.1%
assets change YoY

The plan reported a net loss of $5M for the year — a single-year figure driven by markets and benefit payments, not a measure of plan health.

Total Assets (2023)
$33M
Participants
320
State
Industry
Manufacturing

What the Filing Says About Star of the West Savings and Protection Plan

Star of the West Savings and Protection Plan is a 401(k) retirement plan sponsored by Star of the West Milling Co., headquartered in Michigan. As of the 2022 Form 5500 filing, the plan reports $33M in total end-of-year assets and covers 320 participants across the Manufacturing industry. The sponsor's EIN on file with the U.S. Department of Labor is 381065660, and the plan has been effective since 1985-06-01. Its filing status is currently FILING RECEIVED.

Year over year, total assets moved from $39M at the beginning of 2022 to $33M at year-end — a decline of 14.1%. Net assets (after liabilities) closed the year at $33M, with reported net income of $-5,437,610 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)$39M
Total Assets (End of Year)$33M
Net Assets (End of Year)$33M
Net Income$-5,437,610
Plan Type401(k)
Employer EIN381065660
Plan Effective Date1985-06-01
Filing StatusFILING RECEIVED

Sponsor Plan History (Star of the West Milling Co.)

Year Plans Participants Total Assets
2022 1 320 $33M
2023 1 366 $37M
2024 1 395 $39M

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is in the Star of the West Savings and Protection Plan?
As of the 2022 Form 5500 filing, Star of the West Savings and Protection Plan holds $33M in total assets with 320 participants. It is sponsored by Star of the West Milling Co..
What type of plan is Star of the West Savings and Protection Plan?
Star of the West Savings and Protection Plan is a 401(k) plan. It has been effective since 1985-06-01. The plan is filed with the U.S. Department of Labor under EIN 381065660.
Who sponsors the Star of the West Savings and Protection Plan?
Star of the West Savings and Protection Plan is sponsored by Star of the West Milling Co., located in Michigan. The sponsor's EIN is 381065660 and the plan operates in the Manufacturing industry.
How did Star of the West Savings and Protection Plan perform in 2022?
Star of the West Savings and Protection Plan declined by 14.1% during 2022, moving from $39M to $33M in total assets. Net income was $-5,437,610.
Where can I find official filings for Star of the West Savings and Protection Plan?
Official Form 5500 filings for Star of the West Savings and Protection Plan are available through the U.S. Department of Labor's EFAST2 system. Search by EIN 381065660 or plan name at efast.dol.gov.
How does Star of the West Savings and Protection 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 381065660.

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.