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

Milton Hershey School Retirement Plan

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

Sponsored by Milton Hershey School · Pennsylvania · Educational Services

What the 2023 filing shows

Milton Hershey School Retirement Plan holds $33M for 79 participants — about $423,666 per participant, down 69.5% over the 2023 plan year.

$33M
total plan assets (2023 EOY)
79
covered participants
$423,666
avg assets per participant
-69.5%
assets change YoY

The plan reported a net loss of $77M for the year — a single-year figure driven by markets and benefit payments, not a measure of plan health.

Total Assets (2023)
$33M
Participants
79
State
Industry
Educational Services

What the Filing Says About Milton Hershey School Retirement Plan

Milton Hershey School Retirement Plan is a Defined Benefit (Pension) retirement plan sponsored by Milton Hershey School, headquartered in Pennsylvania. As of the 2023 Form 5500 filing, the plan reports $33M in total end-of-year assets and covers 79 participants across the Educational Services industry. The sponsor's EIN on file with the U.S. Department of Labor is 231353340, and the plan has been effective since 1941-01-01. Its filing status is currently FILING RECEIVED.

Year over year, total assets moved from $110M at the beginning of 2023 to $33M at year-end — a decline of 69.5%. Net assets (after liabilities) closed the year at $33M, with reported net income of $-76,542,649 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)$110M
Total Assets (End of Year)$33M
Net Assets (End of Year)$33M
Net Income$-76,542,649
Plan TypeDefined Benefit (Pension)
Employer EIN231353340
Plan Effective Date1941-01-01
Filing StatusFILING RECEIVED

Sponsor Plan History (Milton Hershey School)

Year Plans Participants Total Assets
2022 3 2,636 $419M
2023 3 2,644 $387M
2024 2 2,805 $395M

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is in the Milton Hershey School Retirement Plan?
As of the 2023 Form 5500 filing, Milton Hershey School Retirement Plan holds $33M in total assets with 79 participants. It is sponsored by Milton Hershey School.
What type of plan is Milton Hershey School Retirement Plan?
Milton Hershey School Retirement Plan is a Defined Benefit (Pension) plan. It has been effective since 1941-01-01. The plan is filed with the U.S. Department of Labor under EIN 231353340.
Who sponsors the Milton Hershey School Retirement Plan?
Milton Hershey School Retirement Plan is sponsored by Milton Hershey School, located in Pennsylvania. The sponsor's EIN is 231353340 and the plan operates in the Educational Services industry.
How did Milton Hershey School Retirement Plan perform in 2023?
Milton Hershey School Retirement Plan declined by 69.5% during 2023, moving from $110M to $33M in total assets. Net income was $-76,542,649.
Where can I find official filings for Milton Hershey School Retirement Plan?
Official Form 5500 filings for Milton Hershey School Retirement Plan are available through the U.S. Department of Labor's EFAST2 system. Search by EIN 231353340 or plan name at efast.dol.gov.
How does Milton Hershey School Retirement 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 231353340.

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.

Data sourced from U.S. Department of Labor Form 5500 filings (EBSA). See our methodology for details.