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

HOWARD UNIVERSITY EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT PLAN

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

HOWARD UNIVERSITY

This Defined Benefit (Pension) plan holds $602M in total assets and serves 1,019 participants as of 2022. It is sponsored by HOWARD UNIVERSITY in District of Columbia. The plan reported a net loss of $21M for the year.

Total Assets (2023)
$602M
Participants
1,019
Industry
Educational Services

What the Filing Says About HOWARD UNIVERSITY EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT PLAN

HOWARD UNIVERSITY EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT PLAN is a Defined Benefit (Pension) retirement plan sponsored by HOWARD UNIVERSITY, headquartered in District of Columbia. As of the 2022 Form 5500 filing, the plan reports $602M in total end-of-year assets and covers 1,019 participants across the Educational Services industry. The sponsor's EIN on file with the U.S. Department of Labor is 530204707, and the plan has been effective since 1976-07-01. Its filing status is currently FILING RECEIVED.

Year over year, total assets moved from $619M at the beginning of 2022 to $602M at year-end — a decline of 2.6%. Net assets (after liabilities) closed the year at $584M, with reported net income of $-20,945,079 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)$619M
Total Assets (End of Year)$602M
Net Assets (End of Year)$584M
Net Income$-20,945,079
Plan TypeDefined Benefit (Pension)
Employer EIN530204707
Plan Effective Date1976-07-01
Filing StatusFILING RECEIVED

Sponsor Plan History (HOWARD UNIVERSITY)

Year Plans Participants Total Assets
2022 2 6,178 $1.6B
2023 2 7,518 $1.8B
2024 1 6,543 $1.2B

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is in the HOWARD UNIVERSITY EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT PLAN?
As of the 2022 Form 5500 filing, HOWARD UNIVERSITY EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT PLAN holds $602M in total assets with 1,019 participants. It is sponsored by HOWARD UNIVERSITY.
What type of plan is HOWARD UNIVERSITY EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT PLAN?
HOWARD UNIVERSITY EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT PLAN is a Defined Benefit (Pension) plan. It has been effective since 1976-07-01. The plan is filed with the U.S. Department of Labor under EIN 530204707.
Who sponsors the HOWARD UNIVERSITY EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT PLAN?
HOWARD UNIVERSITY EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT PLAN is sponsored by HOWARD UNIVERSITY, located in District of Columbia. The sponsor's EIN is 530204707 and the plan operates in the Educational Services industry.
How did HOWARD UNIVERSITY EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT PLAN perform in 2022?
HOWARD UNIVERSITY EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT PLAN declined by 2.6% during 2022, moving from $619M to $602M in total assets. Net income was $-20,945,079.
Where can I find official filings for HOWARD UNIVERSITY EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT PLAN?
Official Form 5500 filings for HOWARD UNIVERSITY EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT PLAN are available through the U.S. Department of Labor's EFAST2 system. Search by EIN 530204707 or plan name at efast.dol.gov.
How does HOWARD UNIVERSITY EMPLOYEES' 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 530204707.

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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