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

NORTHWESTERN ENERGY MT PENSION PLAN

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

NORTHWESTERN CORPORATION

This Defined Benefit (Pension) plan holds $350M in total assets and serves 387 participants as of 2023. It is sponsored by NORTHWESTERN CORPORATION in Montana. The plan reported a net loss of $46M for the year.

Total Assets (2023)
$350M
Participants
387
State
Industry
Utilities

What the Filing Says About NORTHWESTERN ENERGY MT PENSION PLAN

NORTHWESTERN ENERGY MT PENSION PLAN is a Defined Benefit (Pension) retirement plan sponsored by NORTHWESTERN CORPORATION, headquartered in Montana. As of the 2023 Form 5500 filing, the plan reports $350M in total end-of-year assets and covers 387 participants across the Utilities industry. The sponsor's EIN on file with the U.S. Department of Labor is 460172280, and the plan has been effective since 1948-06-01. Its filing status is currently FILING RECEIVED.

Year over year, total assets moved from $395M at the beginning of 2023 to $350M at year-end — a decline of 11.4%. Net assets (after liabilities) closed the year at $349M, with reported net income of $-46,018,321 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)$395M
Total Assets (End of Year)$350M
Net Assets (End of Year)$349M
Net Income$-46,018,321
Plan TypeDefined Benefit (Pension)
Employer EIN460172280
Plan Effective Date1948-06-01
Filing StatusFILING RECEIVED

Sponsor Plan History (NORTHWESTERN CORPORATION)

Year Plans Participants Total Assets
2022 3 2,084 $855M
2023 3 2,047 $869M
2024 3 2,037 $911M

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is in the NORTHWESTERN ENERGY MT PENSION PLAN?
As of the 2023 Form 5500 filing, NORTHWESTERN ENERGY MT PENSION PLAN holds $350M in total assets with 387 participants. It is sponsored by NORTHWESTERN CORPORATION.
What type of plan is NORTHWESTERN ENERGY MT PENSION PLAN?
NORTHWESTERN ENERGY MT PENSION PLAN is a Defined Benefit (Pension) plan. It has been effective since 1948-06-01. The plan is filed with the U.S. Department of Labor under EIN 460172280.
Who sponsors the NORTHWESTERN ENERGY MT PENSION PLAN?
NORTHWESTERN ENERGY MT PENSION PLAN is sponsored by NORTHWESTERN CORPORATION, located in Montana. The sponsor's EIN is 460172280 and the plan operates in the Utilities industry.
How did NORTHWESTERN ENERGY MT PENSION PLAN perform in 2023?
NORTHWESTERN ENERGY MT PENSION PLAN declined by 11.4% during 2023, moving from $395M to $350M in total assets. Net income was $-46,018,321.
Where can I find official filings for NORTHWESTERN ENERGY MT PENSION PLAN?
Official Form 5500 filings for NORTHWESTERN ENERGY MT PENSION PLAN are available through the U.S. Department of Labor's EFAST2 system. Search by EIN 460172280 or plan name at efast.dol.gov.
How does NORTHWESTERN ENERGY MT PENSION 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 460172280.

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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