Other
2023 plan-year Other DOL Form 5500

GARDENERS GUILD EMPLOYEE STOCK OWNERSHIP PLAN

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

GARDENERS GUILD, INC.

This Other plan holds $977K in total assets and serves 107 participants as of 2023. It is sponsored by GARDENERS GUILD, INC. in California. The plan reported a net loss of $65K for the year.

Total Assets (2023)
$977K
Participants
107
State
Industry
Administrative & Support Services

What the Filing Says About GARDENERS GUILD EMPLOYEE STOCK OWNERSHIP PLAN

GARDENERS GUILD EMPLOYEE STOCK OWNERSHIP PLAN is a Other retirement plan sponsored by GARDENERS GUILD, INC., headquartered in California. As of the 2023 Form 5500 filing, the plan reports $977K in total end-of-year assets and covers 107 participants across the Administrative & Support Services industry. The sponsor's EIN on file with the U.S. Department of Labor is 680082879, and the plan has been effective since 1997-01-01. Its filing status is currently FILING RECEIVED.

Year over year, total assets moved from $1M at the beginning of 2023 to $977K at year-end — a decline of 6.7%. Net assets (after liabilities) closed the year at $977K, with reported net income of $-64,777 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)$1M
Total Assets (End of Year)$977K
Net Assets (End of Year)$977K
Net Income$-64,777
Plan TypeOther
Employer EIN680082879
Plan Effective Date1997-01-01
Filing StatusFILING RECEIVED

Sponsor Plan History (GARDENERS GUILD, INC.)

Year Plans Participants Total Assets
2022 1 136 $1M
2023 1 107 $977K
2024 1 119 $947K

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is in the GARDENERS GUILD EMPLOYEE STOCK OWNERSHIP PLAN?
As of the 2023 Form 5500 filing, GARDENERS GUILD EMPLOYEE STOCK OWNERSHIP PLAN holds $977K in total assets with 107 participants. It is sponsored by GARDENERS GUILD, INC..
What type of plan is GARDENERS GUILD EMPLOYEE STOCK OWNERSHIP PLAN?
GARDENERS GUILD EMPLOYEE STOCK OWNERSHIP PLAN is a Other plan. It has been effective since 1997-01-01. The plan is filed with the U.S. Department of Labor under EIN 680082879.
Who sponsors the GARDENERS GUILD EMPLOYEE STOCK OWNERSHIP PLAN?
GARDENERS GUILD EMPLOYEE STOCK OWNERSHIP PLAN is sponsored by GARDENERS GUILD, INC., located in California. The sponsor's EIN is 680082879 and the plan operates in the Administrative & Support Services industry.
How did GARDENERS GUILD EMPLOYEE STOCK OWNERSHIP PLAN perform in 2023?
GARDENERS GUILD EMPLOYEE STOCK OWNERSHIP PLAN declined by 6.7% during 2023, moving from $1M to $977K in total assets. Net income was $-64,777.
Where can I find official filings for GARDENERS GUILD EMPLOYEE STOCK OWNERSHIP PLAN?
Official Form 5500 filings for GARDENERS GUILD EMPLOYEE STOCK OWNERSHIP PLAN are available through the U.S. Department of Labor's EFAST2 system. Search by EIN 680082879 or plan name at efast.dol.gov.
How does GARDENERS GUILD EMPLOYEE STOCK OWNERSHIP 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 680082879.

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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