Giant Eagle Pension and Cash Balance Plan

Reviewed by PlainRetire Editorial, Retirement Plans Editorial Team · June 16, 2026

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

Sponsored by Giant Eagle, Inc. · Pennsylvania · Retail Trade

What the 2023 filing shows

Giant Eagle Pension and Cash Balance Plan holds $645K for 2,168 participants — about $298 per participant, down 99.7% over the 2022 plan year.

$645K
total plan assets (2022 EOY): 2,168
covered participants: $298
avg assets per participant: -99.7%
assets change YoY

The plan reported a net loss of $208M for the year — a single-year figure driven by markets and benefit payments, not a measure of plan health.

Total Assets (2023)

$645K

Participants

2,168

State

Pennsylvania

Industry

Retail Trade

What the Filing Says About Giant Eagle Pension and Cash Balance Plan

Giant Eagle Pension and Cash Balance Plan is a Defined Benefit (Pension) retirement plan sponsored by Giant Eagle, Inc., headquartered in Pennsylvania. As of the 2022 Form 5500 filing, the plan reports $645K in total end-of-year assets and covers 2,168 participants across the Retail Trade industry. The sponsor's EIN on file with the U.S. Department of Labor is 250698270, and the plan has been effective since 2018-09-01. Its filing status is currently FILING RECEIVED.

Year over year, total assets moved from $211M at the beginning of 2022 to $645K at year-end — a decline of 99.7%. Net assets (after liabilities) closed the year at $645K, with reported net income of $-208,207,135 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)	$211M
Total Assets (End of Year)	$645K
Net Assets (End of Year)	$645K
Net Income	$-208,207,135
Plan Type	Defined Benefit (Pension)
Employer EIN	250698270
Plan Effective Date	2018-09-01
Filing Status	FILING RECEIVED

Sponsor Plan History (Giant Eagle, Inc.)

Year	Plans	Participants	Total Assets
2022	3	21,042	$831M
2023	2	19,656	$942M
2024	2	20,754	$1.1B

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is in the Giant Eagle Pension and Cash Balance Plan? ▼

As of the 2022 Form 5500 filing, Giant Eagle Pension and Cash Balance Plan holds $645K in total assets with 2,168 participants. It is sponsored by Giant Eagle, Inc..

What type of plan is Giant Eagle Pension and Cash Balance Plan? ▼

Giant Eagle Pension and Cash Balance Plan is a Defined Benefit (Pension) plan. It has been effective since 2018-09-01. The plan is filed with the U.S. Department of Labor under EIN 250698270.

Who sponsors the Giant Eagle Pension and Cash Balance Plan? ▼

Giant Eagle Pension and Cash Balance Plan is sponsored by Giant Eagle, Inc., located in Pennsylvania. The sponsor's EIN is 250698270 and the plan operates in the Retail Trade industry.

How did Giant Eagle Pension and Cash Balance Plan perform in 2022? ▼

Giant Eagle Pension and Cash Balance Plan declined by 99.7% during 2022, moving from $211M to $645K in total assets. Net income was $-208,207,135.

Where can I find official filings for Giant Eagle Pension and Cash Balance Plan? ▼

Official Form 5500 filings for Giant Eagle Pension and Cash Balance Plan are available through the U.S. Department of Labor's EFAST2 system. Search by EIN 250698270 or plan name at efast.dol.gov.

How does Giant Eagle Pension and Cash Balance Plan compare to other plans? ▼

You can compare Giant Eagle Pension and Cash Balance Plan against other Defined Benefit (Pension) plans on the plan type page, or view plans in Pennsylvania on the state page. PlainRetire tracks the 5,000 largest retirement plans in the U.S. by total assets.