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

Schaeffler Group USA Inc. Pension Plan

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

Sponsored by Schaeffler Group USA Inc. · South Carolina · Manufacturing

What the 2023 filing shows

Schaeffler Group USA Inc. Pension Plan holds $171M for 690 participants — about $248,221 per participant, down 6.5% over the 2022 plan year.

$171M
total plan assets (2022 EOY)
690
covered participants
$248,221
avg assets per participant
-6.5%
assets change YoY

The plan reported a net loss of $12M for the year — a single-year figure driven by markets and benefit payments, not a measure of plan health.

Total Assets (2023)
$171M
Participants
690
Industry
Manufacturing

What the Filing Says About Schaeffler Group USA Inc. Pension Plan

Schaeffler Group USA Inc. Pension Plan is a Defined Benefit (Pension) retirement plan sponsored by Schaeffler Group USA Inc., headquartered in South Carolina. As of the 2022 Form 5500 filing, the plan reports $171M in total end-of-year assets and covers 690 participants across the Manufacturing industry. The sponsor's EIN on file with the U.S. Department of Labor is 570517596, and the plan has been effective since 1972-07-01. Its filing status is currently FILING RECEIVED.

Year over year, total assets moved from $183M at the beginning of 2022 to $171M at year-end — a decline of 6.5%. Net assets (after liabilities) closed the year at $171M, with reported net income of $-11,846,662 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)$183M
Total Assets (End of Year)$171M
Net Assets (End of Year)$171M
Net Income$-11,846,662
Plan TypeDefined Benefit (Pension)
Employer EIN570517596
Plan Effective Date1972-07-01
Filing StatusFILING RECEIVED

Sponsor Plan History (Schaeffler Group USA Inc.)

Year Plans Participants Total Assets
2022 2 5,627 $771M
2023 1 4,857 $716M
2024 1 4,937 $800M

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is in the Schaeffler Group USA Inc. Pension Plan?
As of the 2022 Form 5500 filing, Schaeffler Group USA Inc. Pension Plan holds $171M in total assets with 690 participants. It is sponsored by Schaeffler Group USA Inc..
What type of plan is Schaeffler Group USA Inc. Pension Plan?
Schaeffler Group USA Inc. Pension Plan is a Defined Benefit (Pension) plan. It has been effective since 1972-07-01. The plan is filed with the U.S. Department of Labor under EIN 570517596.
Who sponsors the Schaeffler Group USA Inc. Pension Plan?
Schaeffler Group USA Inc. Pension Plan is sponsored by Schaeffler Group USA Inc., located in South Carolina. The sponsor's EIN is 570517596 and the plan operates in the Manufacturing industry.
How did Schaeffler Group USA Inc. Pension Plan perform in 2022?
Schaeffler Group USA Inc. Pension Plan declined by 6.5% during 2022, moving from $183M to $171M in total assets. Net income was $-11,846,662.
Where can I find official filings for Schaeffler Group USA Inc. Pension Plan?
Official Form 5500 filings for Schaeffler Group USA Inc. Pension Plan are available through the U.S. Department of Labor's EFAST2 system. Search by EIN 570517596 or plan name at efast.dol.gov.
How does Schaeffler Group USA Inc. Pension 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 570517596.

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.

Data sourced from U.S. Department of Labor Form 5500 filings (EBSA). See our methodology for details.