Defined Benefit (Pension)
2023 plan-year Defined Benefit (Pension) DOL Form 5500

NATIONAL FUEL GAS COMPANY RETIREMENT PLAN

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

NATIONAL FUEL GAS COMPANY

This Defined Benefit (Pension) plan holds $597M in total assets and serves 1,198 participants as of 2023. It is sponsored by NATIONAL FUEL GAS COMPANY in New York. The plan reported positive net income of $55M for the year.

Total Assets (2023)
$597M
Participants
1,198
State
Industry
Management of Enterprises

What the Filing Says About NATIONAL FUEL GAS COMPANY RETIREMENT PLAN

NATIONAL FUEL GAS COMPANY RETIREMENT PLAN is a Defined Benefit (Pension) retirement plan sponsored by NATIONAL FUEL GAS COMPANY, headquartered in New York. As of the 2023 Form 5500 filing, the plan reports $597M in total end-of-year assets and covers 1,198 participants across the Management of Enterprises industry. The sponsor's EIN on file with the U.S. Department of Labor is 131086010, and the plan has been effective since 1937-07-01. Its filing status is currently FILING RECEIVED.

Year over year, total assets moved from $556M at the beginning of 2023 to $597M at year-end — a gain of 7.3%. Net assets (after liabilities) closed the year at $596M, with reported net income of $55M 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)$556M
Total Assets (End of Year)$597M
Net Assets (End of Year)$596M
Net Income$55M
Plan TypeDefined Benefit (Pension)
Employer EIN131086010
Plan Effective Date1937-07-01
Filing StatusFILING RECEIVED

Sponsor Plan History (NATIONAL FUEL GAS COMPANY)

Year Plans Participants Total Assets
2022 5 2,932 $2.5B
2023 14 10,633 $10.4B
2024 3 2,386 $1.4B

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is in the NATIONAL FUEL GAS COMPANY RETIREMENT PLAN?
As of the 2023 Form 5500 filing, NATIONAL FUEL GAS COMPANY RETIREMENT PLAN holds $597M in total assets with 1,198 participants. It is sponsored by NATIONAL FUEL GAS COMPANY.
What type of plan is NATIONAL FUEL GAS COMPANY RETIREMENT PLAN?
NATIONAL FUEL GAS COMPANY RETIREMENT PLAN is a Defined Benefit (Pension) plan. It has been effective since 1937-07-01. The plan is filed with the U.S. Department of Labor under EIN 131086010.
Who sponsors the NATIONAL FUEL GAS COMPANY RETIREMENT PLAN?
NATIONAL FUEL GAS COMPANY RETIREMENT PLAN is sponsored by NATIONAL FUEL GAS COMPANY, located in New York. The sponsor's EIN is 131086010 and the plan operates in the Management of Enterprises industry.
How did NATIONAL FUEL GAS COMPANY RETIREMENT PLAN perform in 2023?
NATIONAL FUEL GAS COMPANY RETIREMENT PLAN grew by 7.3% during 2023, moving from $556M to $597M in total assets. Net income was $55M.
Where can I find official filings for NATIONAL FUEL GAS COMPANY RETIREMENT PLAN?
Official Form 5500 filings for NATIONAL FUEL GAS COMPANY RETIREMENT PLAN are available through the U.S. Department of Labor's EFAST2 system. Search by EIN 131086010 or plan name at efast.dol.gov.
How does NATIONAL FUEL GAS COMPANY 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 2023.

Source: DOL EFAST2 filing system (efast.dol.gov) — original filing retrieval by EIN 131086010.

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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