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

IBEW LOCAL 129 PENSION FUND PENSION PLAN

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

IBEW UNION LOCAL 129

This Defined Benefit (Pension) plan holds $109M in total assets and serves 261 participants as of 2022. It is sponsored by IBEW UNION LOCAL 129 in Michigan. The plan reported a net loss of $3M for the year.

Total Assets (2023)
$109M
Participants
261
State
Industry
Construction

What the Filing Says About IBEW LOCAL 129 PENSION FUND PENSION PLAN

IBEW LOCAL 129 PENSION FUND PENSION PLAN is a Defined Benefit (Pension) retirement plan sponsored by IBEW UNION LOCAL 129, headquartered in Michigan. As of the 2022 Form 5500 filing, the plan reports $109M in total end-of-year assets and covers 261 participants across the Construction industry. The sponsor's EIN on file with the U.S. Department of Labor is 346701406, and the plan has been effective since 1973-05-01. Its filing status is currently FILING RECEIVED.

Year over year, total assets moved from $112M at the beginning of 2022 to $109M at year-end — a decline of 2.7%. Net assets (after liabilities) closed the year at $109M, with reported net income of $-2,932,201 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)$112M
Total Assets (End of Year)$109M
Net Assets (End of Year)$109M
Net Income$-2,932,201
Plan TypeDefined Benefit (Pension)
Employer EIN346701406
Plan Effective Date1973-05-01
Filing StatusFILING RECEIVED

Sponsor Plan History (IBEW UNION LOCAL 129)

Year Plans Participants Total Assets
2022 1 261 $109M
2023 1 271 $117M
2024 1 287 $123M

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is in the IBEW LOCAL 129 PENSION FUND PENSION PLAN?
As of the 2022 Form 5500 filing, IBEW LOCAL 129 PENSION FUND PENSION PLAN holds $109M in total assets with 261 participants. It is sponsored by IBEW UNION LOCAL 129.
What type of plan is IBEW LOCAL 129 PENSION FUND PENSION PLAN?
IBEW LOCAL 129 PENSION FUND PENSION PLAN is a Defined Benefit (Pension) plan. It has been effective since 1973-05-01. The plan is filed with the U.S. Department of Labor under EIN 346701406.
Who sponsors the IBEW LOCAL 129 PENSION FUND PENSION PLAN?
IBEW LOCAL 129 PENSION FUND PENSION PLAN is sponsored by IBEW UNION LOCAL 129, located in Michigan. The sponsor's EIN is 346701406 and the plan operates in the Construction industry.
How did IBEW LOCAL 129 PENSION FUND PENSION PLAN perform in 2022?
IBEW LOCAL 129 PENSION FUND PENSION PLAN declined by 2.7% during 2022, moving from $112M to $109M in total assets. Net income was $-2,932,201.
Where can I find official filings for IBEW LOCAL 129 PENSION FUND PENSION PLAN?
Official Form 5500 filings for IBEW LOCAL 129 PENSION FUND PENSION PLAN are available through the U.S. Department of Labor's EFAST2 system. Search by EIN 346701406 or plan name at efast.dol.gov.
How does IBEW LOCAL 129 PENSION FUND 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 346701406.

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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