401(k)
2022 plan-year 401(k) DOL Form 5500

Medianews Group Retirement/Savings Plan

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

Sponsored by Medianews Group, Inc. ยท Colorado ยท Information & Media

What the 2023 filing shows

Medianews Group Retirement/Savings Plan holds $289M for 2,624 participants - about $110,102 per participant, down 23.0% over the 2022 plan year.

$289M
total plan assets (2022 EOY)
2,624
covered participants
$110,102
avg assets per participant
-23.0%
assets change YoY

The plan reported a net loss of $86M for the year โ€” a single-year figure driven by markets and benefit payments, not a measure of plan health.

Total Assets (2023)
$289M
Participants
2,624
State
Industry
Information & Media

What the Filing Says About Medianews Group Retirement/Savings Plan

Medianews Group Retirement/Savings Plan is a 401(k) retirement plan sponsored by Medianews Group, Inc., headquartered in Colorado. As of the 2022 Form 5500 filing, the plan reports $289M in total end-of-year assets and covers 2,624 participants across the Information & Media industry. The sponsor's EIN on file with the U.S. Department of Labor is 760425553, and the plan has been effective since 1989-01-01. Its filing status is currently FILING RECEIVED.

Year over year, total assets moved from $375M at the beginning of 2022 to $289M at year-end โ€” a decline of 23.0%. Net assets (after liabilities) closed the year at $289M, with reported net income of $-86,356,167 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 โ€” 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)$375M
Total Assets (End of Year)$289M
Net Assets (End of Year)$289M
Net Income$-86,356,167
Plan Type401(k)
Employer EIN760425553
Plan Effective Date1989-01-01
Filing StatusFILING RECEIVED

Sponsor Plan History (Medianews Group, Inc.)

Year Plans Participants Total Assets
2022 3 2,903 $677M
2023 3 2,760 $762M
2024 1 2,680 $335M

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is in the Medianews Group Retirement/Savings Plan?
As of the 2022 Form 5500 filing, Medianews Group Retirement/Savings Plan holds $289M in total assets with 2,624 participants. It is sponsored by Medianews Group, Inc..
What type of plan is Medianews Group Retirement/Savings Plan?
Medianews Group Retirement/Savings Plan is a 401(k) plan. It has been effective since 1989-01-01. The plan is filed with the U.S. Department of Labor under EIN 760425553.
Who sponsors the Medianews Group Retirement/Savings Plan?
Medianews Group Retirement/Savings Plan is sponsored by Medianews Group, Inc., located in Colorado. The sponsor's EIN is 760425553 and the plan operates in the Information & Media industry.
How did Medianews Group Retirement/Savings Plan perform in 2022?
Medianews Group Retirement/Savings Plan declined by 23.0% during 2022, moving from $375M to $289M in total assets. Net income was $-86,356,167.
Where can I find official filings for Medianews Group Retirement/Savings Plan?
Official Form 5500 filings for Medianews Group Retirement/Savings Plan are available through the U.S. Department of Labor's EFAST2 system. Search by EIN 760425553 or plan name at efast.dol.gov.
How does Medianews Group Retirement/Savings 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) โ€” original filing retrieval by EIN 760425553.

Reference: IRS Publication 560 โ€” Retirement Plans for Small Business, contribution-limit rules.

Reference: IRS Publication 590-B โ€” 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.