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

The Hartz Group, Inc. Pension Plan

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

Sponsored by The Hartz Group, Inc. ยท New Jersey ยท Real Estate

What the 2023 filing shows

The Hartz Group, Inc. Pension Plan holds $10M for 11 participants - about $942,476 per participant, down 63.6% over the 2023 plan year.

$10M
total plan assets (2023 EOY)
11
covered participants
$942,476
avg assets per participant
-63.6%
assets change YoY

The plan reported a net loss of $18M for the year โ€” a single-year figure driven by markets and benefit payments, not a measure of plan health.

Total Assets (2023)
$10M
Participants
11
State
Industry
Real Estate

What the Filing Says About The Hartz Group, Inc. Pension Plan

The Hartz Group, Inc. Pension Plan is a Defined Benefit (Pension) retirement plan sponsored by The Hartz Group, Inc., headquartered in New Jersey. As of the 2023 Form 5500 filing, the plan reports $10M in total end-of-year assets and covers 11 participants across the Real Estate industry. The sponsor's EIN on file with the U.S. Department of Labor is 222576954, and the plan has been effective since 1961-09-01. Its filing status is currently FILING RECEIVED.

Year over year, total assets moved from $28M at the beginning of 2023 to $10M at year-end โ€” a decline of 63.6%. Net assets (after liabilities) closed the year at $10M, with reported net income of $-18,087,945 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 โ€” 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)$28M
Total Assets (End of Year)$10M
Net Assets (End of Year)$10M
Net Income$-18,087,945
Plan TypeDefined Benefit (Pension)
Employer EIN222576954
Plan Effective Date1961-09-01
Filing StatusFILING RECEIVED

Sponsor Plan History (The Hartz Group, Inc.)

Year Plans Participants Total Assets
2022 2 696 $114M
2023 2 747 $107M
2024 1 719 $103M

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is in the The Hartz Group, Inc. Pension Plan?
As of the 2023 Form 5500 filing, The Hartz Group, Inc. Pension Plan holds $10M in total assets with 11 participants. It is sponsored by The Hartz Group, Inc..
What type of plan is The Hartz Group, Inc. Pension Plan?
The Hartz Group, Inc. Pension Plan is a Defined Benefit (Pension) plan. It has been effective since 1961-09-01. The plan is filed with the U.S. Department of Labor under EIN 222576954.
Who sponsors the The Hartz Group, Inc. Pension Plan?
The Hartz Group, Inc. Pension Plan is sponsored by The Hartz Group, Inc., located in New Jersey. The sponsor's EIN is 222576954 and the plan operates in the Real Estate industry.
How did The Hartz Group, Inc. Pension Plan perform in 2023?
The Hartz Group, Inc. Pension Plan declined by 63.6% during 2023, moving from $28M to $10M in total assets. Net income was $-18,087,945.
Where can I find official filings for The Hartz Group, Inc. Pension Plan?
Official Form 5500 filings for The Hartz Group, Inc. Pension Plan are available through the U.S. Department of Labor's EFAST2 system. Search by EIN 222576954 or plan name at efast.dol.gov.
How does The Hartz Group, Inc. 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) โ€” original filing retrieval by EIN 222576954.

Reference: IRS Publication 560 โ€” Retirement Plans for Small Business, contribution-limit rules.

Reference: IRS Publication 590-B โ€” 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.