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

SCRIPPS PENSION PLAN (JOURNAL PUBLISHING COMPANY)

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

JOURNAL PUBLISHING COMPANY

This Defined Benefit (Pension) plan holds $11M in total assets and serves 26 participants as of 2023. It is sponsored by JOURNAL PUBLISHING COMPANY in Ohio. The plan reported a net loss of $114K for the year.

Total Assets (2023)
$11M
Participants
26
State
Industry
Information & Media

What the Filing Says About SCRIPPS PENSION PLAN (JOURNAL PUBLISHING COMPANY)

SCRIPPS PENSION PLAN (JOURNAL PUBLISHING COMPANY) is a Defined Benefit (Pension) retirement plan sponsored by JOURNAL PUBLISHING COMPANY, headquartered in Ohio. As of the 2023 Form 5500 filing, the plan reports $11M in total end-of-year assets and covers 26 participants across the Information & Media industry. The sponsor's EIN on file with the U.S. Department of Labor is 850448553, and the plan has been effective since 1965-06-15. Its filing status is currently FILING RECEIVED.

Year over year, total assets moved from $11M at the beginning of 2023 to $11M at year-end — a decline of 1.0%. Net assets (after liabilities) closed the year at $11M, with reported net income of $-113,948 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)$11M
Total Assets (End of Year)$11M
Net Assets (End of Year)$11M
Net Income$-113,948
Plan TypeDefined Benefit (Pension)
Employer EIN850448553
Plan Effective Date1965-06-15
Filing StatusFILING RECEIVED

Sponsor Plan History (JOURNAL PUBLISHING COMPANY)

Year Plans Participants Total Assets
2022 1 34 $11M
2023 1 26 $11M
2024 1 13 $10M

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is in the SCRIPPS PENSION PLAN (JOURNAL PUBLISHING COMPANY)?
As of the 2023 Form 5500 filing, SCRIPPS PENSION PLAN (JOURNAL PUBLISHING COMPANY) holds $11M in total assets with 26 participants. It is sponsored by JOURNAL PUBLISHING COMPANY.
What type of plan is SCRIPPS PENSION PLAN (JOURNAL PUBLISHING COMPANY)?
SCRIPPS PENSION PLAN (JOURNAL PUBLISHING COMPANY) is a Defined Benefit (Pension) plan. It has been effective since 1965-06-15. The plan is filed with the U.S. Department of Labor under EIN 850448553.
Who sponsors the SCRIPPS PENSION PLAN (JOURNAL PUBLISHING COMPANY)?
SCRIPPS PENSION PLAN (JOURNAL PUBLISHING COMPANY) is sponsored by JOURNAL PUBLISHING COMPANY, located in Ohio. The sponsor's EIN is 850448553 and the plan operates in the Information & Media industry.
How did SCRIPPS PENSION PLAN (JOURNAL PUBLISHING COMPANY) perform in 2023?
SCRIPPS PENSION PLAN (JOURNAL PUBLISHING COMPANY) declined by 1.0% during 2023, moving from $11M to $11M in total assets. Net income was $-113,948.
Where can I find official filings for SCRIPPS PENSION PLAN (JOURNAL PUBLISHING COMPANY)?
Official Form 5500 filings for SCRIPPS PENSION PLAN (JOURNAL PUBLISHING COMPANY) are available through the U.S. Department of Labor's EFAST2 system. Search by EIN 850448553 or plan name at efast.dol.gov.
How does SCRIPPS PENSION PLAN (JOURNAL PUBLISHING COMPANY) 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 850448553.

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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