Money Purchase
2023 plan-year Money Purchase DOL Form 5500

AURA, INC. MONEY PURCHASE PENSION PLAN AND TRUST

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

ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITIES FOR RESEARCH IN ASTRONOMY, INC.

This Money Purchase plan holds $381M in total assets and serves 1,394 participants as of 2023. It is sponsored by ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITIES FOR RESEARCH IN ASTRONOMY, INC. in District of Columbia. The plan reported positive net income of $53M for the year.

Total Assets (2023)
$381M
Participants
1,394
Industry
Professional & Technical Services

What the Filing Says About AURA, INC. MONEY PURCHASE PENSION PLAN AND TRUST

AURA, INC. MONEY PURCHASE PENSION PLAN AND TRUST is a Money Purchase retirement plan sponsored by ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITIES FOR RESEARCH IN ASTRONOMY, INC., headquartered in District of Columbia. As of the 2023 Form 5500 filing, the plan reports $381M in total end-of-year assets and covers 1,394 participants across the Professional & Technical Services industry. The sponsor's EIN on file with the U.S. Department of Labor is 860138043, and the plan has been effective since 1985-10-01. Its filing status is currently FILING RECEIVED.

Year over year, total assets moved from $328M at the beginning of 2023 to $381M at year-end — a gain of 16.1%. Net assets (after liabilities) closed the year at $381M, with reported net income of $53M 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)$328M
Total Assets (End of Year)$381M
Net Assets (End of Year)$381M
Net Income$53M
Plan TypeMoney Purchase
Employer EIN860138043
Plan Effective Date1985-10-01
Filing StatusFILING RECEIVED

Sponsor Plan History (ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITIES FOR RESEARCH IN ASTRONOMY, INC.)

Year Plans Participants Total Assets
2022 2 2,726 $565M
2023 2 2,755 $654M
2024 2 3,012 $727M

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is in the AURA, INC. MONEY PURCHASE PENSION PLAN AND TRUST?
As of the 2023 Form 5500 filing, AURA, INC. MONEY PURCHASE PENSION PLAN AND TRUST holds $381M in total assets with 1,394 participants. It is sponsored by ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITIES FOR RESEARCH IN ASTRONOMY, INC..
What type of plan is AURA, INC. MONEY PURCHASE PENSION PLAN AND TRUST?
AURA, INC. MONEY PURCHASE PENSION PLAN AND TRUST is a Money Purchase plan. It has been effective since 1985-10-01. The plan is filed with the U.S. Department of Labor under EIN 860138043.
Who sponsors the AURA, INC. MONEY PURCHASE PENSION PLAN AND TRUST?
AURA, INC. MONEY PURCHASE PENSION PLAN AND TRUST is sponsored by ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITIES FOR RESEARCH IN ASTRONOMY, INC., located in District of Columbia. The sponsor's EIN is 860138043 and the plan operates in the Professional & Technical Services industry.
How did AURA, INC. MONEY PURCHASE PENSION PLAN AND TRUST perform in 2023?
AURA, INC. MONEY PURCHASE PENSION PLAN AND TRUST grew by 16.1% during 2023, moving from $328M to $381M in total assets. Net income was $53M.
Where can I find official filings for AURA, INC. MONEY PURCHASE PENSION PLAN AND TRUST?
Official Form 5500 filings for AURA, INC. MONEY PURCHASE PENSION PLAN AND TRUST are available through the U.S. Department of Labor's EFAST2 system. Search by EIN 860138043 or plan name at efast.dol.gov.
How does AURA, INC. MONEY PURCHASE PENSION PLAN AND TRUST 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 860138043.

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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