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

NORTHROP GRUMMAN PENSION PLAN

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

NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORPORATION

This Defined Benefit (Pension) plan holds $18.3B in total assets and serves 14,867 participants as of 2022. It is sponsored by NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORPORATION in Virginia. The plan reported a net loss of $4.6B for the year.

Total Assets (2023)
$18.3B
Participants
14,867
State
Industry
Manufacturing

What the Filing Says About NORTHROP GRUMMAN PENSION PLAN

NORTHROP GRUMMAN PENSION PLAN is a Defined Benefit (Pension) retirement plan sponsored by NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORPORATION, headquartered in Virginia. As of the 2022 Form 5500 filing, the plan reports $18.3B in total end-of-year assets and covers 14,867 participants across the Manufacturing industry. The sponsor's EIN on file with the U.S. Department of Labor is 800640649, and the plan has been effective since 2000-01-01. Its filing status is currently FILING RECEIVED.

Year over year, total assets moved from $22.9B at the beginning of 2022 to $18.3B at year-end — a decline of 20.0%. Net assets (after liabilities) closed the year at $18.3B, with reported net income of $-4,595,935,546 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)$22.9B
Total Assets (End of Year)$18.3B
Net Assets (End of Year)$18.3B
Net Income$-4,595,935,546
Plan TypeDefined Benefit (Pension)
Employer EIN800640649
Plan Effective Date2000-01-01
Filing StatusFILING RECEIVED

Sponsor Plan History (NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORPORATION)

Year Plans Participants Total Assets
2022 8 119,474 $62.8B
2023 8 122,852 $67.7B
2024 8 127,891 $70.6B

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is in the NORTHROP GRUMMAN PENSION PLAN?
As of the 2022 Form 5500 filing, NORTHROP GRUMMAN PENSION PLAN holds $18.3B in total assets with 14,867 participants. It is sponsored by NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORPORATION.
What type of plan is NORTHROP GRUMMAN PENSION PLAN?
NORTHROP GRUMMAN PENSION PLAN is a Defined Benefit (Pension) plan. It has been effective since 2000-01-01. The plan is filed with the U.S. Department of Labor under EIN 800640649.
Who sponsors the NORTHROP GRUMMAN PENSION PLAN?
NORTHROP GRUMMAN PENSION PLAN is sponsored by NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORPORATION, located in Virginia. The sponsor's EIN is 800640649 and the plan operates in the Manufacturing industry.
How did NORTHROP GRUMMAN PENSION PLAN perform in 2022?
NORTHROP GRUMMAN PENSION PLAN declined by 20.0% during 2022, moving from $22.9B to $18.3B in total assets. Net income was $-4,595,935,546.
Where can I find official filings for NORTHROP GRUMMAN PENSION PLAN?
Official Form 5500 filings for NORTHROP GRUMMAN PENSION PLAN are available through the U.S. Department of Labor's EFAST2 system. Search by EIN 800640649 or plan name at efast.dol.gov.
How does NORTHROP GRUMMAN PENSION 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 800640649.

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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