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

RETIREMENT PLAN FOR BARGAINING UNIT AND NON-BARGAINING UNIT EMPLOYEES OF NORTHWEST NATURAL GAS COMPANY

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

NORTHWEST NATURAL GAS COMPANY

This Defined Benefit (Pension) plan holds $280M in total assets and serves 407 participants as of 2022. It is sponsored by NORTHWEST NATURAL GAS COMPANY in Oregon. The plan reported a net loss of $119M for the year.

Total Assets (2023)
$280M
Participants
407
State
Industry
Utilities

What the Filing Says About RETIREMENT PLAN FOR BARGAINING UNIT AND NON-BARGAINING UNIT EMPLOYEES OF NORTHWEST NATURAL GAS COMPANY

RETIREMENT PLAN FOR BARGAINING UNIT AND NON-BARGAINING UNIT EMPLOYEES OF NORTHWEST NATURAL GAS COMPANY is a Defined Benefit (Pension) retirement plan sponsored by NORTHWEST NATURAL GAS COMPANY, headquartered in Oregon. As of the 2022 Form 5500 filing, the plan reports $280M in total end-of-year assets and covers 407 participants across the Utilities industry. The sponsor's EIN on file with the U.S. Department of Labor is 930256722, and the plan has been effective since 1950-05-01. Its filing status is currently FILING RECEIVED.

Year over year, total assets moved from $399M at the beginning of 2022 to $280M at year-end — a decline of 29.8%. Net assets (after liabilities) closed the year at $280M, with reported net income of $-118,910,608 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)$399M
Total Assets (End of Year)$280M
Net Assets (End of Year)$280M
Net Income$-118,910,608
Plan TypeDefined Benefit (Pension)
Employer EIN930256722
Plan Effective Date1950-05-01
Filing StatusFILING RECEIVED

Sponsor Plan History (NORTHWEST NATURAL GAS COMPANY)

Year Plans Participants Total Assets
2022 2 1,541 $538M
2023 2 1,482 $593M
2024 2 1,504 $637M

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is in the RETIREMENT PLAN FOR BARGAINING UNIT AND NON-BARGAINING UNIT EMPLOYEES OF NORTHWEST NATURAL GAS COMPANY?
As of the 2022 Form 5500 filing, RETIREMENT PLAN FOR BARGAINING UNIT AND NON-BARGAINING UNIT EMPLOYEES OF NORTHWEST NATURAL GAS COMPANY holds $280M in total assets with 407 participants. It is sponsored by NORTHWEST NATURAL GAS COMPANY.
What type of plan is RETIREMENT PLAN FOR BARGAINING UNIT AND NON-BARGAINING UNIT EMPLOYEES OF NORTHWEST NATURAL GAS COMPANY?
RETIREMENT PLAN FOR BARGAINING UNIT AND NON-BARGAINING UNIT EMPLOYEES OF NORTHWEST NATURAL GAS COMPANY is a Defined Benefit (Pension) plan. It has been effective since 1950-05-01. The plan is filed with the U.S. Department of Labor under EIN 930256722.
Who sponsors the RETIREMENT PLAN FOR BARGAINING UNIT AND NON-BARGAINING UNIT EMPLOYEES OF NORTHWEST NATURAL GAS COMPANY?
RETIREMENT PLAN FOR BARGAINING UNIT AND NON-BARGAINING UNIT EMPLOYEES OF NORTHWEST NATURAL GAS COMPANY is sponsored by NORTHWEST NATURAL GAS COMPANY, located in Oregon. The sponsor's EIN is 930256722 and the plan operates in the Utilities industry.
How did RETIREMENT PLAN FOR BARGAINING UNIT AND NON-BARGAINING UNIT EMPLOYEES OF NORTHWEST NATURAL GAS COMPANY perform in 2022?
RETIREMENT PLAN FOR BARGAINING UNIT AND NON-BARGAINING UNIT EMPLOYEES OF NORTHWEST NATURAL GAS COMPANY declined by 29.8% during 2022, moving from $399M to $280M in total assets. Net income was $-118,910,608.
Where can I find official filings for RETIREMENT PLAN FOR BARGAINING UNIT AND NON-BARGAINING UNIT EMPLOYEES OF NORTHWEST NATURAL GAS COMPANY?
Official Form 5500 filings for RETIREMENT PLAN FOR BARGAINING UNIT AND NON-BARGAINING UNIT EMPLOYEES OF NORTHWEST NATURAL GAS COMPANY are available through the U.S. Department of Labor's EFAST2 system. Search by EIN 930256722 or plan name at efast.dol.gov.
How does RETIREMENT PLAN FOR BARGAINING UNIT AND NON-BARGAINING UNIT EMPLOYEES OF NORTHWEST NATURAL GAS COMPANY 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 930256722.

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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