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

GULF WINDS CREDIT UNION DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN AND TRUST

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

GULF WINDS CREDIT UNION

This Defined Benefit (Pension) plan holds $24M in total assets and serves 177 participants as of 2023. It is sponsored by GULF WINDS CREDIT UNION in Florida. The plan reported positive net income of $2M for the year.

Total Assets (2023)
$24M
Participants
177
State
Industry
Finance & Insurance

What the Filing Says About GULF WINDS CREDIT UNION DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN AND TRUST

GULF WINDS CREDIT UNION DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN AND TRUST is a Defined Benefit (Pension) retirement plan sponsored by GULF WINDS CREDIT UNION, headquartered in Florida. As of the 2023 Form 5500 filing, the plan reports $24M in total end-of-year assets and covers 177 participants across the Finance & Insurance industry. The sponsor's EIN on file with the U.S. Department of Labor is 596143861, and the plan has been effective since 1979-01-01. Its filing status is currently FILING RECEIVED.

Year over year, total assets moved from $22M at the beginning of 2023 to $24M at year-end — a gain of 10.0%. Net assets (after liabilities) closed the year at $24M, with reported net income of $2M 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)$22M
Total Assets (End of Year)$24M
Net Assets (End of Year)$24M
Net Income$2M
Plan TypeDefined Benefit (Pension)
Employer EIN596143861
Plan Effective Date1979-01-01
Filing StatusFILING RECEIVED

Sponsor Plan History (GULF WINDS CREDIT UNION)

Year Plans Participants Total Assets
2022 2 368 $32M
2023 2 390 $35M
2024 2 417 $40M

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is in the GULF WINDS CREDIT UNION DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN AND TRUST?
As of the 2023 Form 5500 filing, GULF WINDS CREDIT UNION DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN AND TRUST holds $24M in total assets with 177 participants. It is sponsored by GULF WINDS CREDIT UNION.
What type of plan is GULF WINDS CREDIT UNION DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN AND TRUST?
GULF WINDS CREDIT UNION DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN AND TRUST is a Defined Benefit (Pension) plan. It has been effective since 1979-01-01. The plan is filed with the U.S. Department of Labor under EIN 596143861.
Who sponsors the GULF WINDS CREDIT UNION DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN AND TRUST?
GULF WINDS CREDIT UNION DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN AND TRUST is sponsored by GULF WINDS CREDIT UNION, located in Florida. The sponsor's EIN is 596143861 and the plan operates in the Finance & Insurance industry.
How did GULF WINDS CREDIT UNION DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN AND TRUST perform in 2023?
GULF WINDS CREDIT UNION DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN AND TRUST grew by 10.0% during 2023, moving from $22M to $24M in total assets. Net income was $2M.
Where can I find official filings for GULF WINDS CREDIT UNION DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN AND TRUST?
Official Form 5500 filings for GULF WINDS CREDIT UNION DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN AND TRUST are available through the U.S. Department of Labor's EFAST2 system. Search by EIN 596143861 or plan name at efast.dol.gov.
How does GULF WINDS CREDIT UNION DEFINED BENEFIT 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 596143861.

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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