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

Pipefitters Local 636 Defined Benefit Pension Fund

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

Sponsored by Pipefitters Local No 636 Defined Benefit Pension Fund · Michigan · Construction

What the 2023 filing shows

Pipefitters Local 636 Defined Benefit Pension Fund holds $459M for 1,378 participants — about $333,247 per participant, up 8.7% over the 2023 plan year.

$459M
total plan assets (2023 EOY)
1,378
covered participants
$333,247
avg assets per participant
+8.7%
assets growth YoY
Total Assets (2023)
$459M
Participants
1,378
State
Industry
Construction

What the Filing Says About Pipefitters Local 636 Defined Benefit Pension Fund

Pipefitters Local 636 Defined Benefit Pension Fund is a Defined Benefit (Pension) retirement plan sponsored by Pipefitters Local No 636 Defined Benefit Pension Fund, headquartered in Michigan. As of the 2023 Form 5500 filing, the plan reports $459M in total end-of-year assets and covers 1,378 participants across the Construction industry. The sponsor's EIN on file with the U.S. Department of Labor is 383009873, and the plan has been effective since 1993-01-01. Its filing status is currently FILING RECEIVED.

Year over year, total assets moved from $422M at the beginning of 2023 to $459M at year-end — a gain of 8.7%. Net assets (after liabilities) closed the year at $459M, with reported net income of $37M 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)$422M
Total Assets (End of Year)$459M
Net Assets (End of Year)$459M
Net Income$37M
Plan TypeDefined Benefit (Pension)
Employer EIN383009873
Plan Effective Date1993-01-01
Filing StatusFILING RECEIVED

Sponsor Plan History (Pipefitters Local No 636 Defined Benefit Pension Fund)

Year Plans Participants Total Assets
2022 1 1,399 $422M
2023 1 1,378 $459M
2024 1 1,399 $489M

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is in the Pipefitters Local 636 Defined Benefit Pension Fund?
As of the 2023 Form 5500 filing, Pipefitters Local 636 Defined Benefit Pension Fund holds $459M in total assets with 1,378 participants. It is sponsored by Pipefitters Local No 636 Defined Benefit Pension Fund.
What type of plan is Pipefitters Local 636 Defined Benefit Pension Fund?
Pipefitters Local 636 Defined Benefit Pension Fund is a Defined Benefit (Pension) plan. It has been effective since 1993-01-01. The plan is filed with the U.S. Department of Labor under EIN 383009873.
Who sponsors the Pipefitters Local 636 Defined Benefit Pension Fund?
Pipefitters Local 636 Defined Benefit Pension Fund is sponsored by Pipefitters Local No 636 Defined Benefit Pension Fund, located in Michigan. The sponsor's EIN is 383009873 and the plan operates in the Construction industry.
How did Pipefitters Local 636 Defined Benefit Pension Fund perform in 2023?
Pipefitters Local 636 Defined Benefit Pension Fund grew by 8.7% during 2023, moving from $422M to $459M in total assets. Net income was $37M.
Where can I find official filings for Pipefitters Local 636 Defined Benefit Pension Fund?
Official Form 5500 filings for Pipefitters Local 636 Defined Benefit Pension Fund are available through the U.S. Department of Labor's EFAST2 system. Search by EIN 383009873 or plan name at efast.dol.gov.
How does Pipefitters Local 636 Defined Benefit 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 383009873.

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.