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

Georgetown University Retirement Plan

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

Sponsored by Georgetown University · District of Columbia · Educational Services

What the 2023 filing shows

Georgetown University Retirement Plan holds $179M for 650 participants — about $274,958 per participant, down 19.2% over the 2022 plan year.

$179M
total plan assets (2022 EOY)
650
covered participants
$274,958
avg assets per participant
-19.2%
assets change YoY

The plan reported a net loss of $42M for the year — a single-year figure driven by markets and benefit payments, not a measure of plan health.

Total Assets (2023)
$179M
Participants
650
Industry
Educational Services

What the Filing Says About Georgetown University Retirement Plan

Georgetown University Retirement Plan is a Defined Benefit (Pension) retirement plan sponsored by Georgetown University, headquartered in District of Columbia. As of the 2022 Form 5500 filing, the plan reports $179M in total end-of-year assets and covers 650 participants across the Educational Services industry. The sponsor's EIN on file with the U.S. Department of Labor is 530196603, and the plan has been effective since 1954-01-01. Its filing status is currently FILING RECEIVED.

Year over year, total assets moved from $221M at the beginning of 2022 to $179M at year-end — a decline of 19.2%. Net assets (after liabilities) closed the year at $179M, with reported net income of $-42,405,986 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)$221M
Total Assets (End of Year)$179M
Net Assets (End of Year)$179M
Net Income$-42,405,986
Plan TypeDefined Benefit (Pension)
Employer EIN530196603
Plan Effective Date1954-01-01
Filing StatusFILING RECEIVED

Sponsor Plan History (Georgetown University)

Year Plans Participants Total Assets
2022 3 18,588 $2.9B
2023 3 20,622 $3.3B
2024 3 19,998 $3.4B

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is in the Georgetown University Retirement Plan?
As of the 2022 Form 5500 filing, Georgetown University Retirement Plan holds $179M in total assets with 650 participants. It is sponsored by Georgetown University.
What type of plan is Georgetown University Retirement Plan?
Georgetown University Retirement Plan is a Defined Benefit (Pension) plan. It has been effective since 1954-01-01. The plan is filed with the U.S. Department of Labor under EIN 530196603.
Who sponsors the Georgetown University Retirement Plan?
Georgetown University Retirement Plan is sponsored by Georgetown University, located in District of Columbia. The sponsor's EIN is 530196603 and the plan operates in the Educational Services industry.
How did Georgetown University Retirement Plan perform in 2022?
Georgetown University Retirement Plan declined by 19.2% during 2022, moving from $221M to $179M in total assets. Net income was $-42,405,986.
Where can I find official filings for Georgetown University Retirement Plan?
Official Form 5500 filings for Georgetown University Retirement Plan are available through the U.S. Department of Labor's EFAST2 system. Search by EIN 530196603 or plan name at efast.dol.gov.
How does Georgetown University Retirement 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 530196603.

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.