Profit Sharing
2023 plan-year Profit Sharing DOL Form 5500

NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY RETIREMENT PLAN

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

NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY

This Profit Sharing plan holds $2.3B in total assets and serves 8,553 participants as of 2023. It is sponsored by NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY in Massachusetts. The plan reported positive net income of $319M for the year.

Total Assets (2023)
$2.3B
Participants
8,553
Industry
Educational Services

What the Filing Says About NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY RETIREMENT PLAN

NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY RETIREMENT PLAN is a Profit Sharing retirement plan sponsored by NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY, headquartered in Massachusetts. As of the 2023 Form 5500 filing, the plan reports $2.3B in total end-of-year assets and covers 8,553 participants across the Educational Services industry. The sponsor's EIN on file with the U.S. Department of Labor is 041679980, and the plan has been effective since 1946-07-01. Its filing status is currently FILING RECEIVED.

Year over year, total assets moved from $1.9B at the beginning of 2023 to $2.3B at year-end — a gain of 23.1%. Net assets (after liabilities) closed the year at $2.3B, with reported net income of $319M 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)$1.9B
Total Assets (End of Year)$2.3B
Net Assets (End of Year)$2.3B
Net Income$319M
Plan TypeProfit Sharing
Employer EIN041679980
Plan Effective Date1946-07-01
Filing StatusFILING RECEIVED

Sponsor Plan History (NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY)

Year Plans Participants Total Assets
2022 1 9,310 $1.9B
2023 1 8,553 $2.3B
2024 1 8,900 $2.6B

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is in the NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY RETIREMENT PLAN?
As of the 2023 Form 5500 filing, NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY RETIREMENT PLAN holds $2.3B in total assets with 8,553 participants. It is sponsored by NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY.
What type of plan is NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY RETIREMENT PLAN?
NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY RETIREMENT PLAN is a Profit Sharing plan. It has been effective since 1946-07-01. The plan is filed with the U.S. Department of Labor under EIN 041679980.
Who sponsors the NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY RETIREMENT PLAN?
NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY RETIREMENT PLAN is sponsored by NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY, located in Massachusetts. The sponsor's EIN is 041679980 and the plan operates in the Educational Services industry.
How did NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY RETIREMENT PLAN perform in 2023?
NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY RETIREMENT PLAN grew by 23.1% during 2023, moving from $1.9B to $2.3B in total assets. Net income was $319M.
Where can I find official filings for NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY RETIREMENT PLAN?
Official Form 5500 filings for NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY RETIREMENT PLAN are available through the U.S. Department of Labor's EFAST2 system. Search by EIN 041679980 or plan name at efast.dol.gov.
How does NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY 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 041679980.

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.