Defined Benefit (Pension)
2022 plan-year Defined Benefit (Pension) DOL Form 5500

RETIREMENT&SECURITY PROGRAM FOR EMPLOYEES OF NTCA AND ITS MEMBERS

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

NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION

This Defined Benefit (Pension) plan holds $2.2B in total assets and serves 10,724 participants as of 2022. It is sponsored by NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION in Virginia. The plan reported a net loss of $602M for the year.

Total Assets (2023)
$2.2B
Participants
10,724
State
Industry
Information & Media

What the Filing Says About RETIREMENT&SECURITY PROGRAM FOR EMPLOYEES OF NTCA AND ITS MEMBERS

RETIREMENT&SECURITY PROGRAM FOR EMPLOYEES OF NTCA AND ITS MEMBERS is a Defined Benefit (Pension) retirement plan sponsored by NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION, headquartered in Virginia. As of the 2022 Form 5500 filing, the plan reports $2.2B in total end-of-year assets and covers 10,724 participants across the Information & Media industry. The sponsor's EIN on file with the U.S. Department of Labor is 520741336, and the plan has been effective since 1959-01-01. Its filing status is currently FILING RECEIVED.

Year over year, total assets moved from $2.8B at the beginning of 2022 to $2.2B at year-end — a decline of 21.4%. Net assets (after liabilities) closed the year at $2.2B, with reported net income of $-602,462,860 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)$2.8B
Total Assets (End of Year)$2.2B
Net Assets (End of Year)$2.2B
Net Income$-602,462,860
Plan TypeDefined Benefit (Pension)
Employer EIN520741336
Plan Effective Date1959-01-01
Filing StatusFILING RECEIVED

Sponsor Plan History (NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION)

Year Plans Participants Total Assets
2022 2 32,763 $4.8B
2023 2 32,322 $5.3B
2024 2 33,122 $5.9B

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is in the RETIREMENT&SECURITY PROGRAM FOR EMPLOYEES OF NTCA AND ITS MEMBERS?
As of the 2022 Form 5500 filing, RETIREMENT&SECURITY PROGRAM FOR EMPLOYEES OF NTCA AND ITS MEMBERS holds $2.2B in total assets with 10,724 participants. It is sponsored by NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION.
What type of plan is RETIREMENT&SECURITY PROGRAM FOR EMPLOYEES OF NTCA AND ITS MEMBERS?
RETIREMENT&SECURITY PROGRAM FOR EMPLOYEES OF NTCA AND ITS MEMBERS is a Defined Benefit (Pension) plan. It has been effective since 1959-01-01. The plan is filed with the U.S. Department of Labor under EIN 520741336.
Who sponsors the RETIREMENT&SECURITY PROGRAM FOR EMPLOYEES OF NTCA AND ITS MEMBERS?
RETIREMENT&SECURITY PROGRAM FOR EMPLOYEES OF NTCA AND ITS MEMBERS is sponsored by NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION, located in Virginia. The sponsor's EIN is 520741336 and the plan operates in the Information & Media industry.
How did RETIREMENT&SECURITY PROGRAM FOR EMPLOYEES OF NTCA AND ITS MEMBERS perform in 2022?
RETIREMENT&SECURITY PROGRAM FOR EMPLOYEES OF NTCA AND ITS MEMBERS declined by 21.4% during 2022, moving from $2.8B to $2.2B in total assets. Net income was $-602,462,860.
Where can I find official filings for RETIREMENT&SECURITY PROGRAM FOR EMPLOYEES OF NTCA AND ITS MEMBERS?
Official Form 5500 filings for RETIREMENT&SECURITY PROGRAM FOR EMPLOYEES OF NTCA AND ITS MEMBERS are available through the U.S. Department of Labor's EFAST2 system. Search by EIN 520741336 or plan name at efast.dol.gov.
How does RETIREMENT&SECURITY PROGRAM FOR EMPLOYEES OF NTCA AND ITS MEMBERS 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 520741336.

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.

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