401(k)
2023 plan-year 401(k) DOL Form 5500

BUILDING & EARTH SCIENCES, INC. 401(K) PLAN

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

BUILDING & EARTH SCIENCES, INC.

This 401(k) plan holds $12M in total assets and serves 229 participants as of 2023. It is sponsored by BUILDING & EARTH SCIENCES, INC. in Alabama. The plan reported positive net income of $2M for the year.

Total Assets (2023)
$12M
Participants
229
State
Industry
Professional & Technical Services

What the Filing Says About BUILDING & EARTH SCIENCES, INC. 401(K) PLAN

BUILDING & EARTH SCIENCES, INC. 401(K) PLAN is a 401(k) retirement plan sponsored by BUILDING & EARTH SCIENCES, INC., headquartered in Alabama. As of the 2023 Form 5500 filing, the plan reports $12M in total end-of-year assets and covers 229 participants across the Professional & Technical Services industry. The sponsor's EIN on file with the U.S. Department of Labor is 631195354, and the plan has been effective since 2000-08-01. Its filing status is currently FILING RECEIVED.

Year over year, total assets moved from $9M at the beginning of 2023 to $12M at year-end — a gain of 27.0%. Net assets (after liabilities) closed the year at $12M, with reported net income of $2M 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)$9M
Total Assets (End of Year)$12M
Net Assets (End of Year)$12M
Net Income$2M
Plan Type401(k)
Employer EIN631195354
Plan Effective Date2000-08-01
Filing StatusFILING RECEIVED

Sponsor Plan History (BUILDING & EARTH SCIENCES, INC.)

Year Plans Participants Total Assets
2022 1 207 $9M
2023 1 229 $12M
2024 1 241 $15M

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is in the BUILDING & EARTH SCIENCES, INC. 401(K) PLAN?
As of the 2023 Form 5500 filing, BUILDING & EARTH SCIENCES, INC. 401(K) PLAN holds $12M in total assets with 229 participants. It is sponsored by BUILDING & EARTH SCIENCES, INC..
What type of plan is BUILDING & EARTH SCIENCES, INC. 401(K) PLAN?
BUILDING & EARTH SCIENCES, INC. 401(K) PLAN is a 401(k) plan. It has been effective since 2000-08-01. The plan is filed with the U.S. Department of Labor under EIN 631195354.
Who sponsors the BUILDING & EARTH SCIENCES, INC. 401(K) PLAN?
BUILDING & EARTH SCIENCES, INC. 401(K) PLAN is sponsored by BUILDING & EARTH SCIENCES, INC., located in Alabama. The sponsor's EIN is 631195354 and the plan operates in the Professional & Technical Services industry.
How did BUILDING & EARTH SCIENCES, INC. 401(K) PLAN perform in 2023?
BUILDING & EARTH SCIENCES, INC. 401(K) PLAN grew by 27.0% during 2023, moving from $9M to $12M in total assets. Net income was $2M.
Where can I find official filings for BUILDING & EARTH SCIENCES, INC. 401(K) PLAN?
Official Form 5500 filings for BUILDING & EARTH SCIENCES, INC. 401(K) PLAN are available through the U.S. Department of Labor's EFAST2 system. Search by EIN 631195354 or plan name at efast.dol.gov.
How does BUILDING & EARTH SCIENCES, INC. 401(K) 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 631195354.

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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