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

VOCATIONAL GUIDANCE SERVICES PENSION PLAN

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

VOCATIONAL GUIDANCE SERVICES

This Defined Benefit (Pension) plan holds $4M in total assets and serves 5 participants as of 2022. It is sponsored by VOCATIONAL GUIDANCE SERVICES in Ohio. The plan reported a net loss of $2M for the year.

Total Assets (2023)
$4M
Participants
5
State
Industry
Educational Services

What the Filing Says About VOCATIONAL GUIDANCE SERVICES PENSION PLAN

VOCATIONAL GUIDANCE SERVICES PENSION PLAN is a Defined Benefit (Pension) retirement plan sponsored by VOCATIONAL GUIDANCE SERVICES, headquartered in Ohio. As of the 2022 Form 5500 filing, the plan reports $4M in total end-of-year assets and covers 5 participants across the Educational Services industry. The sponsor's EIN on file with the U.S. Department of Labor is 340714650, and the plan has been effective since 1979-07-01. Its filing status is currently FILING RECEIVED.

Year over year, total assets moved from $6M at the beginning of 2022 to $4M at year-end — a decline of 33.3%. Net assets (after liabilities) closed the year at $4M, with reported net income of $-1,972,879 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)$6M
Total Assets (End of Year)$4M
Net Assets (End of Year)$4M
Net Income$-1,972,879
Plan TypeDefined Benefit (Pension)
Employer EIN340714650
Plan Effective Date1979-07-01
Filing StatusFILING RECEIVED

Sponsor Plan History (VOCATIONAL GUIDANCE SERVICES)

Year Plans Participants Total Assets
2022 3 887 $7M
2023 2 483 $6M
2024 2 298 $6M

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is in the VOCATIONAL GUIDANCE SERVICES PENSION PLAN?
As of the 2022 Form 5500 filing, VOCATIONAL GUIDANCE SERVICES PENSION PLAN holds $4M in total assets with 5 participants. It is sponsored by VOCATIONAL GUIDANCE SERVICES.
What type of plan is VOCATIONAL GUIDANCE SERVICES PENSION PLAN?
VOCATIONAL GUIDANCE SERVICES PENSION PLAN is a Defined Benefit (Pension) plan. It has been effective since 1979-07-01. The plan is filed with the U.S. Department of Labor under EIN 340714650.
Who sponsors the VOCATIONAL GUIDANCE SERVICES PENSION PLAN?
VOCATIONAL GUIDANCE SERVICES PENSION PLAN is sponsored by VOCATIONAL GUIDANCE SERVICES, located in Ohio. The sponsor's EIN is 340714650 and the plan operates in the Educational Services industry.
How did VOCATIONAL GUIDANCE SERVICES PENSION PLAN perform in 2022?
VOCATIONAL GUIDANCE SERVICES PENSION PLAN declined by 33.3% during 2022, moving from $6M to $4M in total assets. Net income was $-1,972,879.
Where can I find official filings for VOCATIONAL GUIDANCE SERVICES PENSION PLAN?
Official Form 5500 filings for VOCATIONAL GUIDANCE SERVICES PENSION PLAN are available through the U.S. Department of Labor's EFAST2 system. Search by EIN 340714650 or plan name at efast.dol.gov.
How does VOCATIONAL GUIDANCE SERVICES 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 340714650.

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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