V. H. BLACKINTON & CO., INC. TAX DEFERRED SAVINGS PLAN

Reviewed byPlainRetire Editorial, Retirement Plans Editorial Team · June 5, 2026

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

V. H. BLACKINTON & CO., INC.

This 401(k) plan holds $12M in total assets and serves 165 participants as of 2022. It is sponsored by V. H. BLACKINTON & CO., INC. in Massachusetts. The plan reported a net loss of $2M for the year.

Total Assets (2023)

$12M

Participants

165

State

Massachusetts

Industry

Manufacturing

What the Filing Says About V. H. BLACKINTON & CO., INC. TAX DEFERRED SAVINGS PLAN

V. H. BLACKINTON & CO., INC. TAX DEFERRED SAVINGS PLAN is a 401(k) retirement plan sponsored by V. H. BLACKINTON & CO., INC., headquartered in Massachusetts. As of the 2022 Form 5500 filing, the plan reports $12M in total end-of-year assets and covers 165 participants across the Manufacturing industry. The sponsor's EIN on file with the U.S. Department of Labor is 042547781, and the plan has been effective since 1984-09-25. Its filing status is currently FILING RECEIVED.

Year over year, total assets moved from $14M at the beginning of 2022 to $12M at year-end — a decline of 16.4%. Net assets (after liabilities) closed the year at $12M, with reported net income of $-2,316,013 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)	$14M
Total Assets (End of Year)	$12M
Net Assets (End of Year)	$12M
Net Income	$-2,316,013
Plan Type	401(k)
Employer EIN	042547781
Plan Effective Date	1984-09-25
Filing Status	FILING RECEIVED

Sponsor Plan History (V. H. BLACKINTON & CO., INC.)

Year	Plans	Participants	Total Assets
2022	1	165	$12M
2023	1	175	$14M

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is in the V. H. BLACKINTON & CO., INC. TAX DEFERRED SAVINGS PLAN? ▼

As of the 2022 Form 5500 filing, V. H. BLACKINTON & CO., INC. TAX DEFERRED SAVINGS PLAN holds $12M in total assets with 165 participants. It is sponsored by V. H. BLACKINTON & CO., INC..

What type of plan is V. H. BLACKINTON & CO., INC. TAX DEFERRED SAVINGS PLAN? ▼

V. H. BLACKINTON & CO., INC. TAX DEFERRED SAVINGS PLAN is a 401(k) plan. It has been effective since 1984-09-25. The plan is filed with the U.S. Department of Labor under EIN 042547781.

Who sponsors the V. H. BLACKINTON & CO., INC. TAX DEFERRED SAVINGS PLAN? ▼

V. H. BLACKINTON & CO., INC. TAX DEFERRED SAVINGS PLAN is sponsored by V. H. BLACKINTON & CO., INC., located in Massachusetts. The sponsor's EIN is 042547781 and the plan operates in the Manufacturing industry.

How did V. H. BLACKINTON & CO., INC. TAX DEFERRED SAVINGS PLAN perform in 2022? ▼

V. H. BLACKINTON & CO., INC. TAX DEFERRED SAVINGS PLAN declined by 16.4% during 2022, moving from $14M to $12M in total assets. Net income was $-2,316,013.

Where can I find official filings for V. H. BLACKINTON & CO., INC. TAX DEFERRED SAVINGS PLAN? ▼

Official Form 5500 filings for V. H. BLACKINTON & CO., INC. TAX DEFERRED SAVINGS PLAN are available through the U.S. Department of Labor's EFAST2 system. Search by EIN 042547781 or plan name at efast.dol.gov.

How does V. H. BLACKINTON & CO., INC. TAX DEFERRED SAVINGS PLAN compare to other plans? ▼

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