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

Chicago Sun-Times Media Inc. 401(k) Plan

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

Sponsored by Chicago Sun-Times Media, Inc. ยท Illinois ยท Information & Media

What the 2023 filing shows

Chicago Sun-Times Media Inc. 401(k) Plan holds $51M for 147 participants - about $344,514 per participant, down 7.2% over the 2023 plan year.

$51M
total plan assets (2023 EOY)
147
covered participants
$344,514
avg assets per participant
-7.2%
assets change YoY

The plan reported a net loss of $4M for the year โ€” a single-year figure driven by markets and benefit payments, not a measure of plan health.

Total Assets (2023)
$51M
Participants
147
State
Industry
Information & Media

What the Filing Says About Chicago Sun-Times Media Inc. 401(k) Plan

Chicago Sun-Times Media Inc. 401(k) Plan is a 401(k) retirement plan sponsored by Chicago Sun-Times Media, Inc., headquartered in Illinois. As of the 2023 Form 5500 filing, the plan reports $51M in total end-of-year assets and covers 147 participants across the Information & Media industry. The sponsor's EIN on file with the U.S. Department of Labor is 874304197, and the plan has been effective since 1982-01-01. Its filing status is currently FILING RECEIVED.

Year over year, total assets moved from $55M at the beginning of 2023 to $51M at year-end โ€” a decline of 7.2%. Net assets (after liabilities) closed the year at $51M, with reported net income of $-3,907,747 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)$55M
Total Assets (End of Year)$51M
Net Assets (End of Year)$51M
Net Income$-3,907,747
Plan Type401(k)
Employer EIN874304197
Plan Effective Date1982-01-01
Filing StatusFILING RECEIVED

Sponsor Plan History (Chicago Sun-Times Media, Inc.)

Year Plans Participants Total Assets
2022 1 155 $55M
2023 1 147 $51M
2024 1 159 $51M

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is in the Chicago Sun-Times Media Inc. 401(k) Plan?
As of the 2023 Form 5500 filing, Chicago Sun-Times Media Inc. 401(k) Plan holds $51M in total assets with 147 participants. It is sponsored by Chicago Sun-Times Media, Inc..
What type of plan is Chicago Sun-Times Media Inc. 401(k) Plan?
Chicago Sun-Times Media Inc. 401(k) Plan is a 401(k) plan. It has been effective since 1982-01-01. The plan is filed with the U.S. Department of Labor under EIN 874304197.
Who sponsors the Chicago Sun-Times Media Inc. 401(k) Plan?
Chicago Sun-Times Media Inc. 401(k) Plan is sponsored by Chicago Sun-Times Media, Inc., located in Illinois. The sponsor's EIN is 874304197 and the plan operates in the Information & Media industry.
How did Chicago Sun-Times Media Inc. 401(k) Plan perform in 2023?
Chicago Sun-Times Media Inc. 401(k) Plan declined by 7.2% during 2023, moving from $55M to $51M in total assets. Net income was $-3,907,747.
Where can I find official filings for Chicago Sun-Times Media Inc. 401(k) Plan?
Official Form 5500 filings for Chicago Sun-Times Media Inc. 401(k) Plan are available through the U.S. Department of Labor's EFAST2 system. Search by EIN 874304197 or plan name at efast.dol.gov.
How does Chicago Sun-Times Media Inc. 401(k) 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 874304197.

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.