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

ESSENTIAL UTILITIES, INC. PENSION PLAN

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

ESSENTIAL UTILITIES, INC.

This Defined Benefit (Pension) plan holds $353M in total assets and serves 701 participants as of 2022. It is sponsored by ESSENTIAL UTILITIES, INC. in Pennsylvania. The plan reported a net loss of $105M for the year.

Total Assets (2023)
$353M
Participants
701
State
Industry
Utilities

What the Filing Says About ESSENTIAL UTILITIES, INC. PENSION PLAN

ESSENTIAL UTILITIES, INC. PENSION PLAN is a Defined Benefit (Pension) retirement plan sponsored by ESSENTIAL UTILITIES, INC., headquartered in Pennsylvania. As of the 2022 Form 5500 filing, the plan reports $353M in total end-of-year assets and covers 701 participants across the Utilities industry. The sponsor's EIN on file with the U.S. Department of Labor is 231702594, and the plan has been effective since 1944-01-01. Its filing status is currently FILING RECEIVED.

Year over year, total assets moved from $458M at the beginning of 2022 to $353M at year-end — a decline of 22.9%. Net assets (after liabilities) closed the year at $353M, with reported net income of $-105,097,376 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)$458M
Total Assets (End of Year)$353M
Net Assets (End of Year)$353M
Net Income$-105,097,376
Plan TypeDefined Benefit (Pension)
Employer EIN231702594
Plan Effective Date1944-01-01
Filing StatusFILING RECEIVED

Sponsor Plan History (ESSENTIAL UTILITIES, INC.)

Year Plans Participants Total Assets
2022 2 2,324 $856M
2023 2 3,703 $880M
2024 2 3,778 $923M

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is in the ESSENTIAL UTILITIES, INC. PENSION PLAN?
As of the 2022 Form 5500 filing, ESSENTIAL UTILITIES, INC. PENSION PLAN holds $353M in total assets with 701 participants. It is sponsored by ESSENTIAL UTILITIES, INC..
What type of plan is ESSENTIAL UTILITIES, INC. PENSION PLAN?
ESSENTIAL UTILITIES, INC. PENSION PLAN is a Defined Benefit (Pension) plan. It has been effective since 1944-01-01. The plan is filed with the U.S. Department of Labor under EIN 231702594.
Who sponsors the ESSENTIAL UTILITIES, INC. PENSION PLAN?
ESSENTIAL UTILITIES, INC. PENSION PLAN is sponsored by ESSENTIAL UTILITIES, INC., located in Pennsylvania. The sponsor's EIN is 231702594 and the plan operates in the Utilities industry.
How did ESSENTIAL UTILITIES, INC. PENSION PLAN perform in 2022?
ESSENTIAL UTILITIES, INC. PENSION PLAN declined by 22.9% during 2022, moving from $458M to $353M in total assets. Net income was $-105,097,376.
Where can I find official filings for ESSENTIAL UTILITIES, INC. PENSION PLAN?
Official Form 5500 filings for ESSENTIAL UTILITIES, INC. PENSION PLAN are available through the U.S. Department of Labor's EFAST2 system. Search by EIN 231702594 or plan name at efast.dol.gov.
How does ESSENTIAL UTILITIES, INC. 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 231702594.

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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