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

Association of American Railroads Pension Plan

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

Sponsored by Association of American Railroads · District of Columbia · Transportation & Warehousing

What the 2023 filing shows

Association of American Railroads Pension Plan holds $79M for 625 participants — about $126,533 per participant, down 19.6% over the 2022 plan year.

$79M
total plan assets (2022 EOY)
625
covered participants
$126,533
avg assets per participant
-19.6%
assets change YoY

The plan reported a net loss of $19M for the year — a single-year figure driven by markets and benefit payments, not a measure of plan health.

Total Assets (2023)
$79M
Participants
625
Industry
Transportation & Warehousing

What the Filing Says About Association of American Railroads Pension Plan

Association of American Railroads Pension Plan is a Defined Benefit (Pension) retirement plan sponsored by Association of American Railroads, headquartered in District of Columbia. As of the 2022 Form 5500 filing, the plan reports $79M in total end-of-year assets and covers 625 participants across the Transportation & Warehousing industry. The sponsor's EIN on file with the U.S. Department of Labor is 536000125, and the plan has been effective since 1952-01-01. Its filing status is currently FILING RECEIVED.

Year over year, total assets moved from $98M at the beginning of 2022 to $79M at year-end — a decline of 19.6%. Net assets (after liabilities) closed the year at $79M, with reported net income of $-19,315,751 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)$98M
Total Assets (End of Year)$79M
Net Assets (End of Year)$79M
Net Income$-19,315,751
Plan TypeDefined Benefit (Pension)
Employer EIN536000125
Plan Effective Date1952-01-01
Filing StatusFILING RECEIVED

Sponsor Plan History (Association of American Railroads)

Year Plans Participants Total Assets
2022 2 1,231 $202M
2023 2 1,115 $209M
2024 2 1,116 $215M

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is in the Association of American Railroads Pension Plan?
As of the 2022 Form 5500 filing, Association of American Railroads Pension Plan holds $79M in total assets with 625 participants. It is sponsored by Association of American Railroads.
What type of plan is Association of American Railroads Pension Plan?
Association of American Railroads Pension Plan is a Defined Benefit (Pension) plan. It has been effective since 1952-01-01. The plan is filed with the U.S. Department of Labor under EIN 536000125.
Who sponsors the Association of American Railroads Pension Plan?
Association of American Railroads Pension Plan is sponsored by Association of American Railroads, located in District of Columbia. The sponsor's EIN is 536000125 and the plan operates in the Transportation & Warehousing industry.
How did Association of American Railroads Pension Plan perform in 2022?
Association of American Railroads Pension Plan declined by 19.6% during 2022, moving from $98M to $79M in total assets. Net income was $-19,315,751.
Where can I find official filings for Association of American Railroads Pension Plan?
Official Form 5500 filings for Association of American Railroads Pension Plan are available through the U.S. Department of Labor's EFAST2 system. Search by EIN 536000125 or plan name at efast.dol.gov.
How does Association of American Railroads 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 536000125.

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.