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

Baker Commodities Employees' Pension Plan

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

Sponsored by Baker Commodities, Inc. · California · Manufacturing

What the 2023 filing shows

Baker Commodities Employees' Pension Plan holds $87M for 206 participants — about $421,363 per participant, down 16.2% over the 2022 plan year.

$87M
total plan assets (2022 EOY)
206
covered participants
$421,363
avg assets per participant
-16.2%
assets change YoY

The plan reported a net loss of $17M for the year — a single-year figure driven by markets and benefit payments, not a measure of plan health.

Total Assets (2023)
$87M
Participants
206
State
Industry
Manufacturing

What the Filing Says About Baker Commodities Employees' Pension Plan

Baker Commodities Employees' Pension Plan is a Defined Benefit (Pension) retirement plan sponsored by Baker Commodities, Inc., headquartered in California. As of the 2022 Form 5500 filing, the plan reports $87M in total end-of-year assets and covers 206 participants across the Manufacturing industry. The sponsor's EIN on file with the U.S. Department of Labor is 952137748, and the plan has been effective since 1973-07-01. Its filing status is currently FILING RECEIVED.

Year over year, total assets moved from $104M at the beginning of 2022 to $87M at year-end — a decline of 16.2%. Net assets (after liabilities) closed the year at $86M, with reported net income of $-16,968,940 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)$104M
Total Assets (End of Year)$87M
Net Assets (End of Year)$86M
Net Income$-16,968,940
Plan TypeDefined Benefit (Pension)
Employer EIN952137748
Plan Effective Date1973-07-01
Filing StatusFILING RECEIVED

Sponsor Plan History (Baker Commodities, Inc.)

Year Plans Participants Total Assets
2022 2 724 $107M
2023 2 698 $107M
2024 1 163 $83M

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is in the Baker Commodities Employees' Pension Plan?
As of the 2022 Form 5500 filing, Baker Commodities Employees' Pension Plan holds $87M in total assets with 206 participants. It is sponsored by Baker Commodities, Inc..
What type of plan is Baker Commodities Employees' Pension Plan?
Baker Commodities Employees' Pension Plan is a Defined Benefit (Pension) plan. It has been effective since 1973-07-01. The plan is filed with the U.S. Department of Labor under EIN 952137748.
Who sponsors the Baker Commodities Employees' Pension Plan?
Baker Commodities Employees' Pension Plan is sponsored by Baker Commodities, Inc., located in California. The sponsor's EIN is 952137748 and the plan operates in the Manufacturing industry.
How did Baker Commodities Employees' Pension Plan perform in 2022?
Baker Commodities Employees' Pension Plan declined by 16.2% during 2022, moving from $104M to $87M in total assets. Net income was $-16,968,940.
Where can I find official filings for Baker Commodities Employees' Pension Plan?
Official Form 5500 filings for Baker Commodities Employees' Pension Plan are available through the U.S. Department of Labor's EFAST2 system. Search by EIN 952137748 or plan name at efast.dol.gov.
How does Baker Commodities Employees' 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 952137748.

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.