Profit Sharing
2023 plan-year Profit Sharing DOL Form 5500

HARDING UNIVERSITY DEFINED CONTRIBUTION RETIREMENT PLAN

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

HARDING UNIVERSITY

This Profit Sharing plan holds $189M in total assets and serves 693 participants as of 2023. It is sponsored by HARDING UNIVERSITY in Arkansas. The plan reported positive net income of $19M for the year.

Total Assets (2023)
$189M
Participants
693
State
Industry
Educational Services

What the Filing Says About HARDING UNIVERSITY DEFINED CONTRIBUTION RETIREMENT PLAN

HARDING UNIVERSITY DEFINED CONTRIBUTION RETIREMENT PLAN is a Profit Sharing retirement plan sponsored by HARDING UNIVERSITY, headquartered in Arkansas. As of the 2023 Form 5500 filing, the plan reports $189M in total end-of-year assets and covers 693 participants across the Educational Services industry. The sponsor's EIN on file with the U.S. Department of Labor is 710236896, and the plan has been effective since 1948-09-01. Its filing status is currently FILING RECEIVED.

Year over year, total assets moved from $171M at the beginning of 2023 to $189M at year-end — a gain of 10.9%. Net assets (after liabilities) closed the year at $189M, with reported net income of $19M 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)$171M
Total Assets (End of Year)$189M
Net Assets (End of Year)$189M
Net Income$19M
Plan TypeProfit Sharing
Employer EIN710236896
Plan Effective Date1948-09-01
Filing StatusFILING RECEIVED

Sponsor Plan History (HARDING UNIVERSITY)

Year Plans Participants Total Assets
2022 1 700 $171M
2023 1 693 $189M
2024 1 673 $202M

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is in the HARDING UNIVERSITY DEFINED CONTRIBUTION RETIREMENT PLAN?
As of the 2023 Form 5500 filing, HARDING UNIVERSITY DEFINED CONTRIBUTION RETIREMENT PLAN holds $189M in total assets with 693 participants. It is sponsored by HARDING UNIVERSITY.
What type of plan is HARDING UNIVERSITY DEFINED CONTRIBUTION RETIREMENT PLAN?
HARDING UNIVERSITY DEFINED CONTRIBUTION RETIREMENT PLAN is a Profit Sharing plan. It has been effective since 1948-09-01. The plan is filed with the U.S. Department of Labor under EIN 710236896.
Who sponsors the HARDING UNIVERSITY DEFINED CONTRIBUTION RETIREMENT PLAN?
HARDING UNIVERSITY DEFINED CONTRIBUTION RETIREMENT PLAN is sponsored by HARDING UNIVERSITY, located in Arkansas. The sponsor's EIN is 710236896 and the plan operates in the Educational Services industry.
How did HARDING UNIVERSITY DEFINED CONTRIBUTION RETIREMENT PLAN perform in 2023?
HARDING UNIVERSITY DEFINED CONTRIBUTION RETIREMENT PLAN grew by 10.9% during 2023, moving from $171M to $189M in total assets. Net income was $19M.
Where can I find official filings for HARDING UNIVERSITY DEFINED CONTRIBUTION RETIREMENT PLAN?
Official Form 5500 filings for HARDING UNIVERSITY DEFINED CONTRIBUTION RETIREMENT PLAN are available through the U.S. Department of Labor's EFAST2 system. Search by EIN 710236896 or plan name at efast.dol.gov.
How does HARDING UNIVERSITY DEFINED CONTRIBUTION 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 710236896.

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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