Profit Sharing
2022 plan-year Profit Sharing DOL Form 5500

Elon University Defined Contribution Plan

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

Sponsored by Elon University · North Carolina · Educational Services

What the 2023 filing shows

Elon University Defined Contribution Plan holds $265M for 1,508 participants — about $175,400 per participant, down 12.0% over the 2022 plan year.

$265M
total plan assets (2022 EOY)
1,508
covered participants
$175,400
avg assets per participant
-12.0%
assets change YoY

The plan reported a net loss of $36M for the year — a single-year figure driven by markets and benefit payments, not a measure of plan health.

Total Assets (2023)
$265M
Participants
1,508
Industry
Educational Services

What the Filing Says About Elon University Defined Contribution Plan

Elon University Defined Contribution Plan is a Profit Sharing retirement plan sponsored by Elon University, headquartered in North Carolina. As of the 2022 Form 5500 filing, the plan reports $265M in total end-of-year assets and covers 1,508 participants across the Educational Services industry. The sponsor's EIN on file with the U.S. Department of Labor is 560532303, and the plan has been effective since 1959-09-01. Its filing status is currently FILING RECEIVED.

Year over year, total assets moved from $301M at the beginning of 2022 to $265M at year-end — a decline of 12.0%. Net assets (after liabilities) closed the year at $265M, with reported net income of $-36,092,624 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)$301M
Total Assets (End of Year)$265M
Net Assets (End of Year)$265M
Net Income$-36,092,624
Plan TypeProfit Sharing
Employer EIN560532303
Plan Effective Date1959-09-01
Filing StatusFILING RECEIVED

Sponsor Plan History (Elon University)

Year Plans Participants Total Assets
2022 2 2,286 $337M
2023 2 2,321 $382M
2024 2 2,463 $415M

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is in the Elon University Defined Contribution Plan?
As of the 2022 Form 5500 filing, Elon University Defined Contribution Plan holds $265M in total assets with 1,508 participants. It is sponsored by Elon University.
What type of plan is Elon University Defined Contribution Plan?
Elon University Defined Contribution Plan is a Profit Sharing plan. It has been effective since 1959-09-01. The plan is filed with the U.S. Department of Labor under EIN 560532303.
Who sponsors the Elon University Defined Contribution Plan?
Elon University Defined Contribution Plan is sponsored by Elon University, located in North Carolina. The sponsor's EIN is 560532303 and the plan operates in the Educational Services industry.
How did Elon University Defined Contribution Plan perform in 2022?
Elon University Defined Contribution Plan declined by 12.0% during 2022, moving from $301M to $265M in total assets. Net income was $-36,092,624.
Where can I find official filings for Elon University Defined Contribution Plan?
Official Form 5500 filings for Elon University Defined Contribution Plan are available through the U.S. Department of Labor's EFAST2 system. Search by EIN 560532303 or plan name at efast.dol.gov.
How does Elon University Defined Contribution 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 560532303.

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.