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

WASHINGTON GAS LIGHT COMPANY EMPLOYEES' PENSION PLAN

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

WASHINGTON GAS LIGHT COMPANY

This Defined Benefit (Pension) plan holds $828M in total assets and serves 598 participants as of 2022. It is sponsored by WASHINGTON GAS LIGHT COMPANY in District of Columbia. The plan reported a net loss of $296M for the year.

Total Assets (2023)
$828M
Participants
598
Industry
Utilities

What the Filing Says About WASHINGTON GAS LIGHT COMPANY EMPLOYEES' PENSION PLAN

WASHINGTON GAS LIGHT COMPANY EMPLOYEES' PENSION PLAN is a Defined Benefit (Pension) retirement plan sponsored by WASHINGTON GAS LIGHT COMPANY, headquartered in District of Columbia. As of the 2022 Form 5500 filing, the plan reports $828M in total end-of-year assets and covers 598 participants across the Utilities industry. The sponsor's EIN on file with the U.S. Department of Labor is 530162882, and the plan has been effective since 1976-01-01. Its filing status is currently FILING RECEIVED.

Year over year, total assets moved from $1.1B at the beginning of 2022 to $828M at year-end — a decline of 23.1%. Net assets (after liabilities) closed the year at $780M, with reported net income of $-295,870,000 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)$1.1B
Total Assets (End of Year)$828M
Net Assets (End of Year)$780M
Net Income$-295,870,000
Plan TypeDefined Benefit (Pension)
Employer EIN530162882
Plan Effective Date1976-01-01
Filing StatusFILING RECEIVED

Sponsor Plan History (WASHINGTON GAS LIGHT COMPANY)

Year Plans Participants Total Assets
2022 3 2,411 $1.2B
2023 3 2,454 $1.3B
2024 3 2,435 $1.3B

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is in the WASHINGTON GAS LIGHT COMPANY EMPLOYEES' PENSION PLAN?
As of the 2022 Form 5500 filing, WASHINGTON GAS LIGHT COMPANY EMPLOYEES' PENSION PLAN holds $828M in total assets with 598 participants. It is sponsored by WASHINGTON GAS LIGHT COMPANY.
What type of plan is WASHINGTON GAS LIGHT COMPANY EMPLOYEES' PENSION PLAN?
WASHINGTON GAS LIGHT COMPANY EMPLOYEES' PENSION PLAN is a Defined Benefit (Pension) plan. It has been effective since 1976-01-01. The plan is filed with the U.S. Department of Labor under EIN 530162882.
Who sponsors the WASHINGTON GAS LIGHT COMPANY EMPLOYEES' PENSION PLAN?
WASHINGTON GAS LIGHT COMPANY EMPLOYEES' PENSION PLAN is sponsored by WASHINGTON GAS LIGHT COMPANY, located in District of Columbia. The sponsor's EIN is 530162882 and the plan operates in the Utilities industry.
How did WASHINGTON GAS LIGHT COMPANY EMPLOYEES' PENSION PLAN perform in 2022?
WASHINGTON GAS LIGHT COMPANY EMPLOYEES' PENSION PLAN declined by 23.1% during 2022, moving from $1.1B to $828M in total assets. Net income was $-295,870,000.
Where can I find official filings for WASHINGTON GAS LIGHT COMPANY EMPLOYEES' PENSION PLAN?
Official Form 5500 filings for WASHINGTON GAS LIGHT COMPANY EMPLOYEES' PENSION PLAN are available through the U.S. Department of Labor's EFAST2 system. Search by EIN 530162882 or plan name at efast.dol.gov.
How does WASHINGTON GAS LIGHT COMPANY EMPLOYEES' 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 530162882.

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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