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

ACE HARDWARE CORPORATION 401(K) SAVINGS AND RETIREMENT PLAN

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

ACE HARDWARE CORPORATION

This 401(k) plan holds $868M in total assets and serves 6,907 participants as of 2022. It is sponsored by ACE HARDWARE CORPORATION in Illinois. The plan reported a net loss of $190M for the year.

Total Assets (2023)
$868M
Participants
6,907
State
Industry
Wholesale Trade

What the Filing Says About ACE HARDWARE CORPORATION 401(K) SAVINGS AND RETIREMENT PLAN

ACE HARDWARE CORPORATION 401(K) SAVINGS AND RETIREMENT PLAN is a 401(k) retirement plan sponsored by ACE HARDWARE CORPORATION, headquartered in Illinois. As of the 2022 Form 5500 filing, the plan reports $868M in total end-of-year assets and covers 6,907 participants across the Wholesale Trade industry. The sponsor's EIN on file with the U.S. Department of Labor is 360700810, and the plan has been effective since 1953-01-01. Its filing status is currently FILING RECEIVED.

Year over year, total assets moved from $1.1B at the beginning of 2022 to $868M at year-end — a decline of 17.9%. Net assets (after liabilities) closed the year at $868M, with reported net income of $-190,188,294 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)$1.1B
Total Assets (End of Year)$868M
Net Assets (End of Year)$868M
Net Income$-190,188,294
Plan Type401(k)
Employer EIN360700810
Plan Effective Date1953-01-01
Filing StatusFILING RECEIVED

Sponsor Plan History (ACE HARDWARE CORPORATION)

Year Plans Participants Total Assets
2022 2 15,103 $1.0B
2023 3 15,415 $1.2B
2024 3 16,529 $1.4B

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is in the ACE HARDWARE CORPORATION 401(K) SAVINGS AND RETIREMENT PLAN?
As of the 2022 Form 5500 filing, ACE HARDWARE CORPORATION 401(K) SAVINGS AND RETIREMENT PLAN holds $868M in total assets with 6,907 participants. It is sponsored by ACE HARDWARE CORPORATION.
What type of plan is ACE HARDWARE CORPORATION 401(K) SAVINGS AND RETIREMENT PLAN?
ACE HARDWARE CORPORATION 401(K) SAVINGS AND RETIREMENT PLAN is a 401(k) plan. It has been effective since 1953-01-01. The plan is filed with the U.S. Department of Labor under EIN 360700810.
Who sponsors the ACE HARDWARE CORPORATION 401(K) SAVINGS AND RETIREMENT PLAN?
ACE HARDWARE CORPORATION 401(K) SAVINGS AND RETIREMENT PLAN is sponsored by ACE HARDWARE CORPORATION, located in Illinois. The sponsor's EIN is 360700810 and the plan operates in the Wholesale Trade industry.
How did ACE HARDWARE CORPORATION 401(K) SAVINGS AND RETIREMENT PLAN perform in 2022?
ACE HARDWARE CORPORATION 401(K) SAVINGS AND RETIREMENT PLAN declined by 17.9% during 2022, moving from $1.1B to $868M in total assets. Net income was $-190,188,294.
Where can I find official filings for ACE HARDWARE CORPORATION 401(K) SAVINGS AND RETIREMENT PLAN?
Official Form 5500 filings for ACE HARDWARE CORPORATION 401(K) SAVINGS AND RETIREMENT PLAN are available through the U.S. Department of Labor's EFAST2 system. Search by EIN 360700810 or plan name at efast.dol.gov.
How does ACE HARDWARE CORPORATION 401(K) SAVINGS AND 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 360700810.

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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