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

BROWN-FORMAN CORPORATION SAVINGS PLAN

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

BROWN-FORMAN CORPORATION

This 401(k) plan holds $631M in total assets and serves 2,362 participants as of 2023. It is sponsored by BROWN-FORMAN CORPORATION in Kentucky. The plan reported positive net income of $24M for the year.

Total Assets (2023)
$631M
Participants
2,362
State
Industry
Manufacturing

What the Filing Says About BROWN-FORMAN CORPORATION SAVINGS PLAN

BROWN-FORMAN CORPORATION SAVINGS PLAN is a 401(k) retirement plan sponsored by BROWN-FORMAN CORPORATION, headquartered in Kentucky. As of the 2023 Form 5500 filing, the plan reports $631M in total end-of-year assets and covers 2,362 participants across the Manufacturing industry. The sponsor's EIN on file with the U.S. Department of Labor is 610143150, and the plan has been effective since 1983-07-01. Its filing status is currently FILING RECEIVED.

Year over year, total assets moved from $607M at the beginning of 2023 to $631M at year-end — a gain of 4.0%. Net assets (after liabilities) closed the year at $631M, with reported net income of $24M 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)$607M
Total Assets (End of Year)$631M
Net Assets (End of Year)$631M
Net Income$24M
Plan Type401(k)
Employer EIN610143150
Plan Effective Date1983-07-01
Filing StatusFILING RECEIVED

Sponsor Plan History (BROWN-FORMAN CORPORATION)

Year Plans Participants Total Assets
2022 6 4,645 $1.3B
2023 6 4,537 $1.3B
2024 6 4,687 $1.3B

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is in the BROWN-FORMAN CORPORATION SAVINGS PLAN?
As of the 2023 Form 5500 filing, BROWN-FORMAN CORPORATION SAVINGS PLAN holds $631M in total assets with 2,362 participants. It is sponsored by BROWN-FORMAN CORPORATION.
What type of plan is BROWN-FORMAN CORPORATION SAVINGS PLAN?
BROWN-FORMAN CORPORATION SAVINGS PLAN is a 401(k) plan. It has been effective since 1983-07-01. The plan is filed with the U.S. Department of Labor under EIN 610143150.
Who sponsors the BROWN-FORMAN CORPORATION SAVINGS PLAN?
BROWN-FORMAN CORPORATION SAVINGS PLAN is sponsored by BROWN-FORMAN CORPORATION, located in Kentucky. The sponsor's EIN is 610143150 and the plan operates in the Manufacturing industry.
How did BROWN-FORMAN CORPORATION SAVINGS PLAN perform in 2023?
BROWN-FORMAN CORPORATION SAVINGS PLAN grew by 4.0% during 2023, moving from $607M to $631M in total assets. Net income was $24M.
Where can I find official filings for BROWN-FORMAN CORPORATION SAVINGS PLAN?
Official Form 5500 filings for BROWN-FORMAN CORPORATION SAVINGS PLAN are available through the U.S. Department of Labor's EFAST2 system. Search by EIN 610143150 or plan name at efast.dol.gov.
How does BROWN-FORMAN CORPORATION SAVINGS 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 610143150.

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 official public datasets. See our methodology for details.