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

Smart Local Unions and Councils Pension Fund

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

Sponsored by Board of Trustees of the Smart Local Unions and Councils Pension Fund · Virginia · Other Services

What the 2023 filing shows

Smart Local Unions and Councils Pension Fund holds $375M for 938 participants — about $399,930 per participant, up 7.5% over the 2023 plan year.

$375M
total plan assets (2023 EOY)
938
covered participants
$399,930
avg assets per participant
+7.5%
assets growth YoY
Total Assets (2023)
$375M
Participants
938
State
Industry
Other Services

What the Filing Says About Smart Local Unions and Councils Pension Fund

Smart Local Unions and Councils Pension Fund is a Defined Benefit (Pension) retirement plan sponsored by Board of Trustees of the Smart Local Unions and Councils Pension Fund, headquartered in Virginia. As of the 2023 Form 5500 filing, the plan reports $375M in total end-of-year assets and covers 938 participants across the Other Services industry. The sponsor's EIN on file with the U.S. Department of Labor is 874825609, and the plan has been effective since 1971-01-01. Its filing status is currently FILING RECEIVED.

Year over year, total assets moved from $349M at the beginning of 2023 to $375M at year-end — a gain of 7.5%. Net assets (after liabilities) closed the year at $374M, with reported net income of $26M 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)$349M
Total Assets (End of Year)$375M
Net Assets (End of Year)$374M
Net Income$26M
Plan TypeDefined Benefit (Pension)
Employer EIN874825609
Plan Effective Date1971-01-01
Filing StatusFILING RECEIVED

Sponsor Plan History (Board of Trustees of the Smart Local Unions and Councils Pension Fund)

Year Plans Participants Total Assets
2022 1 928 $349M
2023 1 938 $375M
2024 1 1,026 $397M

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is in the Smart Local Unions and Councils Pension Fund?
As of the 2023 Form 5500 filing, Smart Local Unions and Councils Pension Fund holds $375M in total assets with 938 participants. It is sponsored by Board of Trustees of the Smart Local Unions and Councils Pension Fund.
What type of plan is Smart Local Unions and Councils Pension Fund?
Smart Local Unions and Councils Pension Fund is a Defined Benefit (Pension) plan. It has been effective since 1971-01-01. The plan is filed with the U.S. Department of Labor under EIN 874825609.
Who sponsors the Smart Local Unions and Councils Pension Fund?
Smart Local Unions and Councils Pension Fund is sponsored by Board of Trustees of the Smart Local Unions and Councils Pension Fund, located in Virginia. The sponsor's EIN is 874825609 and the plan operates in the Other Services industry.
How did Smart Local Unions and Councils Pension Fund perform in 2023?
Smart Local Unions and Councils Pension Fund grew by 7.5% during 2023, moving from $349M to $375M in total assets. Net income was $26M.
Where can I find official filings for Smart Local Unions and Councils Pension Fund?
Official Form 5500 filings for Smart Local Unions and Councils Pension Fund are available through the U.S. Department of Labor's EFAST2 system. Search by EIN 874825609 or plan name at efast.dol.gov.
How does Smart Local Unions and Councils Pension Fund 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 874825609.

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.