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2023 plan-year Other DOL Form 5500

THE FRANKLIN GROUP, INC. EMPLOYEE STOCK OWNERSHIP PLAN AND TRUST

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

THE FRANKLIN GROUP, INC.

This Other plan holds $87M in total assets and serves 585 participants as of 2023. It is sponsored by THE FRANKLIN GROUP, INC. in Idaho. The plan reported a net loss of $15M for the year.

Total Assets (2023)
$87M
Participants
585
State
Industry
Wholesale Trade

What the Filing Says About THE FRANKLIN GROUP, INC. EMPLOYEE STOCK OWNERSHIP PLAN AND TRUST

THE FRANKLIN GROUP, INC. EMPLOYEE STOCK OWNERSHIP PLAN AND TRUST is a Other retirement plan sponsored by THE FRANKLIN GROUP, INC., headquartered in Idaho. As of the 2023 Form 5500 filing, the plan reports $87M in total end-of-year assets and covers 585 participants across the Wholesale Trade industry. The sponsor's EIN on file with the U.S. Department of Labor is 261690029, and the plan has been effective since 2015-01-01. Its filing status is currently FILING RECEIVED.

Year over year, total assets moved from $102M at the beginning of 2023 to $87M at year-end — a decline of 14.7%. Net assets (after liabilities) closed the year at $78M, with reported net income of $-14,723,322 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)$102M
Total Assets (End of Year)$87M
Net Assets (End of Year)$78M
Net Income$-14,723,322
Plan TypeOther
Employer EIN261690029
Plan Effective Date2015-01-01
Filing StatusFILING RECEIVED

Sponsor Plan History (THE FRANKLIN GROUP, INC.)

Year Plans Participants Total Assets
2022 2 1,132 $119M
2023 2 1,160 $104M
2024 2 1,189 $108M

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is in the THE FRANKLIN GROUP, INC. EMPLOYEE STOCK OWNERSHIP PLAN AND TRUST?
As of the 2023 Form 5500 filing, THE FRANKLIN GROUP, INC. EMPLOYEE STOCK OWNERSHIP PLAN AND TRUST holds $87M in total assets with 585 participants. It is sponsored by THE FRANKLIN GROUP, INC..
What type of plan is THE FRANKLIN GROUP, INC. EMPLOYEE STOCK OWNERSHIP PLAN AND TRUST?
THE FRANKLIN GROUP, INC. EMPLOYEE STOCK OWNERSHIP PLAN AND TRUST is a Other plan. It has been effective since 2015-01-01. The plan is filed with the U.S. Department of Labor under EIN 261690029.
Who sponsors the THE FRANKLIN GROUP, INC. EMPLOYEE STOCK OWNERSHIP PLAN AND TRUST?
THE FRANKLIN GROUP, INC. EMPLOYEE STOCK OWNERSHIP PLAN AND TRUST is sponsored by THE FRANKLIN GROUP, INC., located in Idaho. The sponsor's EIN is 261690029 and the plan operates in the Wholesale Trade industry.
How did THE FRANKLIN GROUP, INC. EMPLOYEE STOCK OWNERSHIP PLAN AND TRUST perform in 2023?
THE FRANKLIN GROUP, INC. EMPLOYEE STOCK OWNERSHIP PLAN AND TRUST declined by 14.7% during 2023, moving from $102M to $87M in total assets. Net income was $-14,723,322.
Where can I find official filings for THE FRANKLIN GROUP, INC. EMPLOYEE STOCK OWNERSHIP PLAN AND TRUST?
Official Form 5500 filings for THE FRANKLIN GROUP, INC. EMPLOYEE STOCK OWNERSHIP PLAN AND TRUST are available through the U.S. Department of Labor's EFAST2 system. Search by EIN 261690029 or plan name at efast.dol.gov.
How does THE FRANKLIN GROUP, INC. EMPLOYEE STOCK OWNERSHIP PLAN AND TRUST 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 261690029.

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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