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

NECA-IBEW PENSION TRUST FUND

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

NECA-IBEW PENSION TRUST FUND

This Defined Benefit (Pension) plan holds $1.3B in total assets and serves 5,701 participants as of 2022. It is sponsored by NECA-IBEW PENSION TRUST FUND in Illinois. The plan reported a net loss of $53M for the year.

Total Assets (2023)
$1.3B
Participants
5,701
State
Industry
Construction

What the Filing Says About NECA-IBEW PENSION TRUST FUND

NECA-IBEW PENSION TRUST FUND is a Defined Benefit (Pension) retirement plan sponsored by NECA-IBEW PENSION TRUST FUND, headquartered in Illinois. As of the 2022 Form 5500 filing, the plan reports $1.3B in total end-of-year assets and covers 5,701 participants across the Construction industry. The sponsor's EIN on file with the U.S. Department of Labor is 516029903, and the plan has been effective since 1971-06-01. Its filing status is currently FILING RECEIVED.

Year over year, total assets moved from $1.4B at the beginning of 2022 to $1.3B at year-end — a decline of 3.7%. Net assets (after liabilities) closed the year at $1.3B, with reported net income of $-52,724,961 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 — 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)$1.4B
Total Assets (End of Year)$1.3B
Net Assets (End of Year)$1.3B
Net Income$-52,724,961
Plan TypeDefined Benefit (Pension)
Employer EIN516029903
Plan Effective Date1971-06-01
Filing StatusFILING RECEIVED

Sponsor Plan History (NECA-IBEW PENSION TRUST FUND)

Year Plans Participants Total Assets
2022 1 5,701 $1.3B
2023 1 5,763 $1.5B

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is in the NECA-IBEW PENSION TRUST FUND?
As of the 2022 Form 5500 filing, NECA-IBEW PENSION TRUST FUND holds $1.3B in total assets with 5,701 participants. It is sponsored by NECA-IBEW PENSION TRUST FUND.
What type of plan is NECA-IBEW PENSION TRUST FUND?
NECA-IBEW PENSION TRUST FUND is a Defined Benefit (Pension) plan. It has been effective since 1971-06-01. The plan is filed with the U.S. Department of Labor under EIN 516029903.
Who sponsors the NECA-IBEW PENSION TRUST FUND?
NECA-IBEW PENSION TRUST FUND is sponsored by NECA-IBEW PENSION TRUST FUND, located in Illinois. The sponsor's EIN is 516029903 and the plan operates in the Construction industry.
How did NECA-IBEW PENSION TRUST FUND perform in 2022?
NECA-IBEW PENSION TRUST FUND declined by 3.7% during 2022, moving from $1.4B to $1.3B in total assets. Net income was $-52,724,961.
Where can I find official filings for NECA-IBEW PENSION TRUST FUND?
Official Form 5500 filings for NECA-IBEW PENSION TRUST FUND are available through the U.S. Department of Labor's EFAST2 system. Search by EIN 516029903 or plan name at efast.dol.gov.
How does NECA-IBEW PENSION TRUST FUND 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 516029903.

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 official public datasets. See our methodology for details.