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

CRAYOLA LLC EMPLOYEE'S RETIREMENT PLAN

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

CRAYOLA LLC

This Defined Benefit (Pension) plan holds $143M in total assets and serves 451 participants as of 2022. It is sponsored by CRAYOLA LLC in Pennsylvania. The plan reported a net loss of $32M for the year.

Total Assets (2023)
$143M
Participants
451
State
Industry
Wholesale Trade

What the Filing Says About CRAYOLA LLC EMPLOYEE'S RETIREMENT PLAN

CRAYOLA LLC EMPLOYEE'S RETIREMENT PLAN is a Defined Benefit (Pension) retirement plan sponsored by CRAYOLA LLC, headquartered in Pennsylvania. As of the 2022 Form 5500 filing, the plan reports $143M in total end-of-year assets and covers 451 participants across the Wholesale Trade industry. The sponsor's EIN on file with the U.S. Department of Labor is 205684875, and the plan has been effective since 1942-12-30. Its filing status is currently FILING RECEIVED.

Year over year, total assets moved from $175M at the beginning of 2022 to $143M at year-end — a decline of 18.5%. Net assets (after liabilities) closed the year at $143M, with reported net income of $-32,472,131 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)$175M
Total Assets (End of Year)$143M
Net Assets (End of Year)$143M
Net Income$-32,472,131
Plan TypeDefined Benefit (Pension)
Employer EIN205684875
Plan Effective Date1942-12-30
Filing StatusFILING RECEIVED

Sponsor Plan History (CRAYOLA LLC)

Year Plans Participants Total Assets
2022 1 451 $143M
2023 1 419 $148M
2024 1 388 $151M

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is in the CRAYOLA LLC EMPLOYEE'S RETIREMENT PLAN?
As of the 2022 Form 5500 filing, CRAYOLA LLC EMPLOYEE'S RETIREMENT PLAN holds $143M in total assets with 451 participants. It is sponsored by CRAYOLA LLC.
What type of plan is CRAYOLA LLC EMPLOYEE'S RETIREMENT PLAN?
CRAYOLA LLC EMPLOYEE'S RETIREMENT PLAN is a Defined Benefit (Pension) plan. It has been effective since 1942-12-30. The plan is filed with the U.S. Department of Labor under EIN 205684875.
Who sponsors the CRAYOLA LLC EMPLOYEE'S RETIREMENT PLAN?
CRAYOLA LLC EMPLOYEE'S RETIREMENT PLAN is sponsored by CRAYOLA LLC, located in Pennsylvania. The sponsor's EIN is 205684875 and the plan operates in the Wholesale Trade industry.
How did CRAYOLA LLC EMPLOYEE'S RETIREMENT PLAN perform in 2022?
CRAYOLA LLC EMPLOYEE'S RETIREMENT PLAN declined by 18.5% during 2022, moving from $175M to $143M in total assets. Net income was $-32,472,131.
Where can I find official filings for CRAYOLA LLC EMPLOYEE'S RETIREMENT PLAN?
Official Form 5500 filings for CRAYOLA LLC EMPLOYEE'S RETIREMENT PLAN are available through the U.S. Department of Labor's EFAST2 system. Search by EIN 205684875 or plan name at efast.dol.gov.
How does CRAYOLA LLC EMPLOYEE'S 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 205684875.

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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