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

GAIA HERBS, INC. 401(K) PROFIT SHARING PLAN AND TRUST

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

GAIA HERBS, INC.

This 401(k) plan holds $9M in total assets and serves 228 participants as of 2023. It is sponsored by GAIA HERBS, INC. in North Carolina. The plan reported positive net income of $2M for the year.

Total Assets (2023)
$9M
Participants
228
Industry
Manufacturing

What the Filing Says About GAIA HERBS, INC. 401(K) PROFIT SHARING PLAN AND TRUST

GAIA HERBS, INC. 401(K) PROFIT SHARING PLAN AND TRUST is a 401(k) retirement plan sponsored by GAIA HERBS, INC., headquartered in North Carolina. As of the 2023 Form 5500 filing, the plan reports $9M in total end-of-year assets and covers 228 participants across the Manufacturing industry. The sponsor's EIN on file with the U.S. Department of Labor is 043165780, and the plan has been effective since 1992-01-01. Its filing status is currently FILING RECEIVED.

Year over year, total assets moved from $8M at the beginning of 2023 to $9M at year-end — a gain of 21.5%. Net assets (after liabilities) closed the year at $9M, 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)$8M
Total Assets (End of Year)$9M
Net Assets (End of Year)$9M
Net Income$2M
Plan Type401(k)
Employer EIN043165780
Plan Effective Date1992-01-01
Filing StatusFILING RECEIVED

Sponsor Plan History (GAIA HERBS, INC.)

Year Plans Participants Total Assets
2022 1 253 $8M
2023 1 228 $9M
2024 1 234 $12M

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is in the GAIA HERBS, INC. 401(K) PROFIT SHARING PLAN AND TRUST?
As of the 2023 Form 5500 filing, GAIA HERBS, INC. 401(K) PROFIT SHARING PLAN AND TRUST holds $9M in total assets with 228 participants. It is sponsored by GAIA HERBS, INC..
What type of plan is GAIA HERBS, INC. 401(K) PROFIT SHARING PLAN AND TRUST?
GAIA HERBS, INC. 401(K) PROFIT SHARING PLAN AND TRUST is a 401(k) plan. It has been effective since 1992-01-01. The plan is filed with the U.S. Department of Labor under EIN 043165780.
Who sponsors the GAIA HERBS, INC. 401(K) PROFIT SHARING PLAN AND TRUST?
GAIA HERBS, INC. 401(K) PROFIT SHARING PLAN AND TRUST is sponsored by GAIA HERBS, INC., located in North Carolina. The sponsor's EIN is 043165780 and the plan operates in the Manufacturing industry.
How did GAIA HERBS, INC. 401(K) PROFIT SHARING PLAN AND TRUST perform in 2023?
GAIA HERBS, INC. 401(K) PROFIT SHARING PLAN AND TRUST grew by 21.5% during 2023, moving from $8M to $9M in total assets. Net income was $2M.
Where can I find official filings for GAIA HERBS, INC. 401(K) PROFIT SHARING PLAN AND TRUST?
Official Form 5500 filings for GAIA HERBS, INC. 401(K) PROFIT SHARING PLAN AND TRUST are available through the U.S. Department of Labor's EFAST2 system. Search by EIN 043165780 or plan name at efast.dol.gov.
How does GAIA HERBS, INC. 401(K) PROFIT SHARING 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 043165780.

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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