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

Yellowstone Newspapers & Affiliates 401 K Savings Plan & Trust

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

Sponsored by Star Printing Company · Montana · Information & Media

What the 2023 filing shows

Yellowstone Newspapers & Affiliates 401 K Savings Plan & Trust holds $2M for 112 participants — about $15,768 per participant, down 21.9% over the 2022 plan year.

$2M
total plan assets (2022 EOY)
112
covered participants
$15,768
avg assets per participant
-21.9%
assets change YoY

The plan reported a net loss of $495K for the year — a single-year figure driven by markets and benefit payments, not a measure of plan health.

Total Assets (2023)
$2M
Participants
112
State
Industry
Information & Media

What the Filing Says About Yellowstone Newspapers & Affiliates 401 K Savings Plan & Trust

Yellowstone Newspapers & Affiliates 401 K Savings Plan & Trust is a 401(k) retirement plan sponsored by Star Printing Company, headquartered in Montana. As of the 2022 Form 5500 filing, the plan reports $2M in total end-of-year assets and covers 112 participants across the Information & Media industry. The sponsor's EIN on file with the U.S. Department of Labor is 810197770, and the plan has been effective since 1991-07-01. Its filing status is currently FILING RECEIVED.

Year over year, total assets moved from $2M at the beginning of 2022 to $2M at year-end — a decline of 21.9%. Net assets (after liabilities) closed the year at $2M, with reported net income of $-495,222 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.

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)$2M
Total Assets (End of Year)$2M
Net Assets (End of Year)$2M
Net Income$-495,222
Plan Type401(k)
Employer EIN810197770
Plan Effective Date1991-07-01
Filing StatusFILING RECEIVED

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is in the Yellowstone Newspapers & Affiliates 401 K Savings Plan & Trust?
As of the 2022 Form 5500 filing, Yellowstone Newspapers & Affiliates 401 K Savings Plan & Trust holds $2M in total assets with 112 participants. It is sponsored by Star Printing Company.
What type of plan is Yellowstone Newspapers & Affiliates 401 K Savings Plan & Trust?
Yellowstone Newspapers & Affiliates 401 K Savings Plan & Trust is a 401(k) plan. It has been effective since 1991-07-01. The plan is filed with the U.S. Department of Labor under EIN 810197770.
Who sponsors the Yellowstone Newspapers & Affiliates 401 K Savings Plan & Trust?
Yellowstone Newspapers & Affiliates 401 K Savings Plan & Trust is sponsored by Star Printing Company, located in Montana. The sponsor's EIN is 810197770 and the plan operates in the Information & Media industry.
How did Yellowstone Newspapers & Affiliates 401 K Savings Plan & Trust perform in 2022?
Yellowstone Newspapers & Affiliates 401 K Savings Plan & Trust declined by 21.9% during 2022, moving from $2M to $2M in total assets. Net income was $-495,222.
Where can I find official filings for Yellowstone Newspapers & Affiliates 401 K Savings Plan & Trust?
Official Form 5500 filings for Yellowstone Newspapers & Affiliates 401 K Savings Plan & Trust are available through the U.S. Department of Labor's EFAST2 system. Search by EIN 810197770 or plan name at efast.dol.gov.
How does Yellowstone Newspapers & Affiliates 401 K Savings Plan & Trust 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 810197770.

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.