Profit Sharing
2023 plan-year Profit Sharing DOL Form 5500

GRAND CANYON EDUCATION EMPLOYEES 401(K) PLAN

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

GRAND CANYON EDUCATION, INC.

This Profit Sharing plan holds $158M in total assets and serves 4,032 participants as of 2023. It is sponsored by GRAND CANYON EDUCATION, INC. in Arizona. The plan reported positive net income of $34M for the year.

Total Assets (2023)
$158M
Participants
4,032
State
Industry
Educational Services

What the Filing Says About GRAND CANYON EDUCATION EMPLOYEES 401(K) PLAN

GRAND CANYON EDUCATION EMPLOYEES 401(K) PLAN is a Profit Sharing retirement plan sponsored by GRAND CANYON EDUCATION, INC., headquartered in Arizona. As of the 2023 Form 5500 filing, the plan reports $158M in total end-of-year assets and covers 4,032 participants across the Educational Services industry. The sponsor's EIN on file with the U.S. Department of Labor is 203356009, and the plan has been effective since 2004-02-01. Its filing status is currently FILING RECEIVED.

Year over year, total assets moved from $124M at the beginning of 2023 to $158M at year-end — a gain of 27.7%. Net assets (after liabilities) closed the year at $158M, with reported net income of $34M 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)$124M
Total Assets (End of Year)$158M
Net Assets (End of Year)$158M
Net Income$34M
Plan TypeProfit Sharing
Employer EIN203356009
Plan Effective Date2004-02-01
Filing StatusFILING RECEIVED

Sponsor Plan History (GRAND CANYON EDUCATION, INC.)

Year Plans Participants Total Assets
2022 1 4,102 $124M
2023 1 4,032 $158M
2024 1 4,542 $192M

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is in the GRAND CANYON EDUCATION EMPLOYEES 401(K) PLAN?
As of the 2023 Form 5500 filing, GRAND CANYON EDUCATION EMPLOYEES 401(K) PLAN holds $158M in total assets with 4,032 participants. It is sponsored by GRAND CANYON EDUCATION, INC..
What type of plan is GRAND CANYON EDUCATION EMPLOYEES 401(K) PLAN?
GRAND CANYON EDUCATION EMPLOYEES 401(K) PLAN is a Profit Sharing plan. It has been effective since 2004-02-01. The plan is filed with the U.S. Department of Labor under EIN 203356009.
Who sponsors the GRAND CANYON EDUCATION EMPLOYEES 401(K) PLAN?
GRAND CANYON EDUCATION EMPLOYEES 401(K) PLAN is sponsored by GRAND CANYON EDUCATION, INC., located in Arizona. The sponsor's EIN is 203356009 and the plan operates in the Educational Services industry.
How did GRAND CANYON EDUCATION EMPLOYEES 401(K) PLAN perform in 2023?
GRAND CANYON EDUCATION EMPLOYEES 401(K) PLAN grew by 27.7% during 2023, moving from $124M to $158M in total assets. Net income was $34M.
Where can I find official filings for GRAND CANYON EDUCATION EMPLOYEES 401(K) PLAN?
Official Form 5500 filings for GRAND CANYON EDUCATION EMPLOYEES 401(K) PLAN are available through the U.S. Department of Labor's EFAST2 system. Search by EIN 203356009 or plan name at efast.dol.gov.
How does GRAND CANYON EDUCATION EMPLOYEES 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 203356009.

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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