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

SALT RIVER PROJECT EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT PLAN

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

SALT RIVER VALLEY WATER USERS ASSOCIATION

This Defined Benefit (Pension) plan holds $2.8B in total assets and serves 4,790 participants as of 2023. It is sponsored by SALT RIVER VALLEY WATER USERS ASSOCIATION in Arizona. The plan reported positive net income of $257M for the year.

Total Assets (2023)
$2.8B
Participants
4,790
State
Industry
Utilities

What the Filing Says About SALT RIVER PROJECT EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT PLAN

SALT RIVER PROJECT EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT PLAN is a Defined Benefit (Pension) retirement plan sponsored by SALT RIVER VALLEY WATER USERS ASSOCIATION, headquartered in Arizona. As of the 2023 Form 5500 filing, the plan reports $2.8B in total end-of-year assets and covers 4,790 participants across the Utilities industry. The sponsor's EIN on file with the U.S. Department of Labor is 860053220, and the plan has been effective since 1958-01-01. Its filing status is currently FILING RECEIVED.

Year over year, total assets moved from $2.5B at the beginning of 2023 to $2.8B at year-end — a gain of 10.2%. Net assets (after liabilities) closed the year at $2.8B, with reported net income of $257M 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)$2.5B
Total Assets (End of Year)$2.8B
Net Assets (End of Year)$2.8B
Net Income$257M
Plan TypeDefined Benefit (Pension)
Employer EIN860053220
Plan Effective Date1958-01-01
Filing StatusFILING RECEIVED

Sponsor Plan History (SALT RIVER VALLEY WATER USERS ASSOCIATION)

Year Plans Participants Total Assets
2022 2 10,122 $3.5B
2023 2 10,263 $4.0B
2024 2 10,701 $4.2B

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is in the SALT RIVER PROJECT EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT PLAN?
As of the 2023 Form 5500 filing, SALT RIVER PROJECT EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT PLAN holds $2.8B in total assets with 4,790 participants. It is sponsored by SALT RIVER VALLEY WATER USERS ASSOCIATION.
What type of plan is SALT RIVER PROJECT EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT PLAN?
SALT RIVER PROJECT EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT PLAN is a Defined Benefit (Pension) plan. It has been effective since 1958-01-01. The plan is filed with the U.S. Department of Labor under EIN 860053220.
Who sponsors the SALT RIVER PROJECT EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT PLAN?
SALT RIVER PROJECT EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT PLAN is sponsored by SALT RIVER VALLEY WATER USERS ASSOCIATION, located in Arizona. The sponsor's EIN is 860053220 and the plan operates in the Utilities industry.
How did SALT RIVER PROJECT EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT PLAN perform in 2023?
SALT RIVER PROJECT EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT PLAN grew by 10.2% during 2023, moving from $2.5B to $2.8B in total assets. Net income was $257M.
Where can I find official filings for SALT RIVER PROJECT EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT PLAN?
Official Form 5500 filings for SALT RIVER PROJECT EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT PLAN are available through the U.S. Department of Labor's EFAST2 system. Search by EIN 860053220 or plan name at efast.dol.gov.
How does SALT RIVER PROJECT EMPLOYEES' 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 860053220.

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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