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

Kaust U. S. Employee Savings Plan

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

Sponsored by King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (Kaust) · · Educational Services

What the 2023 filing shows

Kaust U. S. Employee Savings Plan holds $80M for 242 participants — about $331,619 per participant, up 22.4% over the 2023 plan year.

$80M
total plan assets (2023 EOY)
242
covered participants
$331,619
avg assets per participant
+22.4%
assets growth YoY
Total Assets (2023)
$80M
Participants
242
State
Industry
Educational Services

What the Filing Says About Kaust U. S. Employee Savings Plan

Kaust U. S. Employee Savings Plan is a 401(k) retirement plan sponsored by King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (Kaust), headquartered in . As of the 2023 Form 5500 filing, the plan reports $80M in total end-of-year assets and covers 242 participants across the Educational Services industry. The sponsor's EIN on file with the U.S. Department of Labor is 980611294, and the plan has been effective since 2008-01-01. Its filing status is currently FILING RECEIVED.

Year over year, total assets moved from $66M at the beginning of 2023 to $80M at year-end — a gain of 22.4%. Net assets (after liabilities) closed the year at $80M, with reported net income of $15M 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)$66M
Total Assets (End of Year)$80M
Net Assets (End of Year)$80M
Net Income$15M
Plan Type401(k)
Employer EIN980611294
Plan Effective Date2008-01-01
Filing StatusFILING RECEIVED

Sponsor Plan History (King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (Kaust))

Year Plans Participants Total Assets
2022 2 435 $98M
2023 2 449 $121M
2024 2 457 $134M

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is in the Kaust U. S. Employee Savings Plan?
As of the 2023 Form 5500 filing, Kaust U. S. Employee Savings Plan holds $80M in total assets with 242 participants. It is sponsored by King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (Kaust).
What type of plan is Kaust U. S. Employee Savings Plan?
Kaust U. S. Employee Savings Plan is a 401(k) plan. It has been effective since 2008-01-01. The plan is filed with the U.S. Department of Labor under EIN 980611294.
Who sponsors the Kaust U. S. Employee Savings Plan?
Kaust U. S. Employee Savings Plan is sponsored by King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (Kaust), located in . The sponsor's EIN is 980611294 and the plan operates in the Educational Services industry.
How did Kaust U. S. Employee Savings Plan perform in 2023?
Kaust U. S. Employee Savings Plan grew by 22.4% during 2023, moving from $66M to $80M in total assets. Net income was $15M.
Where can I find official filings for Kaust U. S. Employee Savings Plan?
Official Form 5500 filings for Kaust U. S. Employee Savings Plan are available through the U.S. Department of Labor's EFAST2 system. Search by EIN 980611294 or plan name at efast.dol.gov.
How does Kaust U. S. Employee 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 980611294.

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 U.S. Department of Labor Form 5500 filings (EBSA). See our methodology for details.