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

EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT PLAN OF DUKE UNIVERSITY

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

DUKE UNIVERSITY

This Defined Benefit (Pension) plan holds $2.5B in total assets and serves 20,542 participants as of 2022. It is sponsored by DUKE UNIVERSITY in North Carolina. The plan reported a net loss of $79M for the year.

Total Assets (2023)
$2.5B
Participants
20,542
Industry
Educational Services

What the Filing Says About EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT PLAN OF DUKE UNIVERSITY

EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT PLAN OF DUKE UNIVERSITY is a Defined Benefit (Pension) retirement plan sponsored by DUKE UNIVERSITY, headquartered in North Carolina. As of the 2022 Form 5500 filing, the plan reports $2.5B in total end-of-year assets and covers 20,542 participants across the Educational Services industry. The sponsor's EIN on file with the U.S. Department of Labor is 560532129, and the plan has been effective since 1959-07-01. Its filing status is currently FILING RECEIVED.

Year over year, total assets moved from $2.6B at the beginning of 2022 to $2.5B at year-end — a decline of 3.7%. Net assets (after liabilities) closed the year at $2.5B, with reported net income of $-78,931,150 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)$2.6B
Total Assets (End of Year)$2.5B
Net Assets (End of Year)$2.5B
Net Income$-78,931,150
Plan TypeDefined Benefit (Pension)
Employer EIN560532129
Plan Effective Date1959-07-01
Filing StatusFILING RECEIVED

Sponsor Plan History (DUKE UNIVERSITY)

Year Plans Participants Total Assets
2022 3 64,524 $10.0B
2023 3 65,887 $11.6B
2024 2 48,439 $11.0B

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is in the EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT PLAN OF DUKE UNIVERSITY?
As of the 2022 Form 5500 filing, EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT PLAN OF DUKE UNIVERSITY holds $2.5B in total assets with 20,542 participants. It is sponsored by DUKE UNIVERSITY.
What type of plan is EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT PLAN OF DUKE UNIVERSITY?
EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT PLAN OF DUKE UNIVERSITY is a Defined Benefit (Pension) plan. It has been effective since 1959-07-01. The plan is filed with the U.S. Department of Labor under EIN 560532129.
Who sponsors the EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT PLAN OF DUKE UNIVERSITY?
EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT PLAN OF DUKE UNIVERSITY is sponsored by DUKE UNIVERSITY, located in North Carolina. The sponsor's EIN is 560532129 and the plan operates in the Educational Services industry.
How did EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT PLAN OF DUKE UNIVERSITY perform in 2022?
EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT PLAN OF DUKE UNIVERSITY declined by 3.7% during 2022, moving from $2.6B to $2.5B in total assets. Net income was $-78,931,150.
Where can I find official filings for EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT PLAN OF DUKE UNIVERSITY?
Official Form 5500 filings for EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT PLAN OF DUKE UNIVERSITY are available through the U.S. Department of Labor's EFAST2 system. Search by EIN 560532129 or plan name at efast.dol.gov.
How does EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT PLAN OF DUKE UNIVERSITY 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 560532129.

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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