Defined Benefit (Pension)
2023 plan-year Defined Benefit (Pension) DOL Form 5500

WAKEMED PENSION PLAN

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

WAKEMED

This Defined Benefit (Pension) plan holds $93M in total assets and serves 1,990 participants as of 2023. It is sponsored by WAKEMED in North Carolina. The plan reported positive net income of $5M for the year.

Total Assets (2023)
$93M
Participants
1,990
Industry
Healthcare & Social Assistance

What the Filing Says About WAKEMED PENSION PLAN

WAKEMED PENSION PLAN is a Defined Benefit (Pension) retirement plan sponsored by WAKEMED, headquartered in North Carolina. As of the 2023 Form 5500 filing, the plan reports $93M in total end-of-year assets and covers 1,990 participants across the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry. The sponsor's EIN on file with the U.S. Department of Labor is 566017737, and the plan has been effective since 1965-12-31. Its filing status is currently FILING RECEIVED.

Year over year, total assets moved from $88M at the beginning of 2023 to $93M at year-end — a gain of 6.2%. Net assets (after liabilities) closed the year at $93M, with reported net income of $5M 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)$88M
Total Assets (End of Year)$93M
Net Assets (End of Year)$93M
Net Income$5M
Plan TypeDefined Benefit (Pension)
Employer EIN566017737
Plan Effective Date1965-12-31
Filing StatusFILING RECEIVED

Sponsor Plan History (WAKEMED)

Year Plans Participants Total Assets
2022 2 13,855 $1.2B
2023 2 13,748 $1.3B
2024 2 12,940 $1.5B

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is in the WAKEMED PENSION PLAN?
As of the 2023 Form 5500 filing, WAKEMED PENSION PLAN holds $93M in total assets with 1,990 participants. It is sponsored by WAKEMED.
What type of plan is WAKEMED PENSION PLAN?
WAKEMED PENSION PLAN is a Defined Benefit (Pension) plan. It has been effective since 1965-12-31. The plan is filed with the U.S. Department of Labor under EIN 566017737.
Who sponsors the WAKEMED PENSION PLAN?
WAKEMED PENSION PLAN is sponsored by WAKEMED, located in North Carolina. The sponsor's EIN is 566017737 and the plan operates in the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry.
How did WAKEMED PENSION PLAN perform in 2023?
WAKEMED PENSION PLAN grew by 6.2% during 2023, moving from $88M to $93M in total assets. Net income was $5M.
Where can I find official filings for WAKEMED PENSION PLAN?
Official Form 5500 filings for WAKEMED PENSION PLAN are available through the U.S. Department of Labor's EFAST2 system. Search by EIN 566017737 or plan name at efast.dol.gov.
How does WAKEMED PENSION PLAN compare to other plans?
You can compare WAKEMED PENSION PLAN against other Defined Benefit (Pension) plans on the plan type page, or view plans in North Carolina on the state page. PlainRetire tracks the 5,000 largest retirement plans in the U.S. by total assets.

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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 566017737.

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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