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

Northwest 401(k) Benefits Group

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

Sponsored by Sound Ford, Inc ยท Washington ยท Retail Trade

What the 2023 filing shows

Northwest 401(k) Benefits Group holds $7M for 256 participants - about $27,621 per participant, down 13.0% over the 2022 plan year.

$7M
total plan assets (2022 EOY)
256
covered participants
$27,621
avg assets per participant
-13.0%
assets change YoY

The plan reported a net loss of $1M for the year โ€” a single-year figure driven by markets and benefit payments, not a measure of plan health.

Total Assets (2023)
$7M
Participants
256
State
Industry
Retail Trade

What the Filing Says About Northwest 401(k) Benefits Group

Northwest 401(k) Benefits Group is a 401(k) retirement plan sponsored by Sound Ford, Inc, headquartered in Washington. As of the 2022 Form 5500 filing, the plan reports $7M in total end-of-year assets and covers 256 participants across the Retail Trade industry. The sponsor's EIN on file with the U.S. Department of Labor is 910906207, and the plan has been effective since 1984-12-01. Its filing status is currently FILING RECEIVED.

Year over year, total assets moved from $8M at the beginning of 2022 to $7M at year-end โ€” a decline of 13.0%. Net assets (after liabilities) closed the year at $7M, with reported net income of $-1,083,055 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 1 prior plan-year filing 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 โ€” 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)$8M
Total Assets (End of Year)$7M
Net Assets (End of Year)$7M
Net Income$-1,083,055
Plan Type401(k)
Employer EIN910906207
Plan Effective Date1984-12-01
Filing StatusFILING RECEIVED

Sponsor Plan History (Sound Ford, Inc)

Year Plans Participants Total Assets
2022 1 256 $7M
2023 1 324 $3M

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is in the Northwest 401(k) Benefits Group?
As of the 2022 Form 5500 filing, Northwest 401(k) Benefits Group holds $7M in total assets with 256 participants. It is sponsored by Sound Ford, Inc.
What type of plan is Northwest 401(k) Benefits Group?
Northwest 401(k) Benefits Group is a 401(k) plan. It has been effective since 1984-12-01. The plan is filed with the U.S. Department of Labor under EIN 910906207.
Who sponsors the Northwest 401(k) Benefits Group?
Northwest 401(k) Benefits Group is sponsored by Sound Ford, Inc, located in Washington. The sponsor's EIN is 910906207 and the plan operates in the Retail Trade industry.
How did Northwest 401(k) Benefits Group perform in 2022?
Northwest 401(k) Benefits Group declined by 13.0% during 2022, moving from $8M to $7M in total assets. Net income was $-1,083,055.
Where can I find official filings for Northwest 401(k) Benefits Group?
Official Form 5500 filings for Northwest 401(k) Benefits Group are available through the U.S. Department of Labor's EFAST2 system. Search by EIN 910906207 or plan name at efast.dol.gov.
How does Northwest 401(k) Benefits Group compare to other plans?
You can compare Northwest 401(k) Benefits Group against other 401(k) plans on the plan type page, or view plans in Washington on the state page. PlainRetire tracks the 5,000 largest retirement plans in the U.S. by total assets.

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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) โ€” original filing retrieval by EIN 910906207.

Reference: IRS Publication 560 โ€” Retirement Plans for Small Business, contribution-limit rules.

Reference: IRS Publication 590-B โ€” 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.