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

Retirement Plan for Employees of the Watson Institute

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

Sponsored by The Watson Institute · Pennsylvania · Healthcare & Social Assistance

What the 2023 filing shows

Retirement Plan for Employees of the Watson Institute holds $47M for 54 participants — about $866,869 per participant, up 0.3% over the 2023 plan year.

$47M
total plan assets (2023 EOY)
54
covered participants
$866,869
avg assets per participant
+0.3%
assets growth YoY
Total Assets (2023)
$47M
Participants
54
State
Industry
Healthcare & Social Assistance

What the Filing Says About Retirement Plan for Employees of the Watson Institute

Retirement Plan for Employees of the Watson Institute is a Defined Benefit (Pension) retirement plan sponsored by The Watson Institute, headquartered in Pennsylvania. As of the 2023 Form 5500 filing, the plan reports $47M in total end-of-year assets and covers 54 participants across the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry. The sponsor's EIN on file with the U.S. Department of Labor is 251561504, and the plan has been effective since 1973-09-01. Its filing status is currently FILING RECEIVED.

Year over year, total assets moved from $47M at the beginning of 2023 to $47M at year-end — a gain of 0.3%. Net assets (after liabilities) closed the year at $47M, with reported net income of $150K 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)$47M
Total Assets (End of Year)$47M
Net Assets (End of Year)$47M
Net Income$150K
Plan TypeDefined Benefit (Pension)
Employer EIN251561504
Plan Effective Date1973-09-01
Filing StatusFILING RECEIVED

Sponsor Plan History (The Watson Institute)

Year Plans Participants Total Assets
2022 1 68 $47M
2023 1 54 $47M
2024 1 53 $48M

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is in the Retirement Plan for Employees of the Watson Institute?
As of the 2023 Form 5500 filing, Retirement Plan for Employees of the Watson Institute holds $47M in total assets with 54 participants. It is sponsored by The Watson Institute.
What type of plan is Retirement Plan for Employees of the Watson Institute?
Retirement Plan for Employees of the Watson Institute is a Defined Benefit (Pension) plan. It has been effective since 1973-09-01. The plan is filed with the U.S. Department of Labor under EIN 251561504.
Who sponsors the Retirement Plan for Employees of the Watson Institute?
Retirement Plan for Employees of the Watson Institute is sponsored by The Watson Institute, located in Pennsylvania. The sponsor's EIN is 251561504 and the plan operates in the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry.
How did Retirement Plan for Employees of the Watson Institute perform in 2023?
Retirement Plan for Employees of the Watson Institute grew by 0.3% during 2023, moving from $47M to $47M in total assets. Net income was $150K.
Where can I find official filings for Retirement Plan for Employees of the Watson Institute?
Official Form 5500 filings for Retirement Plan for Employees of the Watson Institute are available through the U.S. Department of Labor's EFAST2 system. Search by EIN 251561504 or plan name at efast.dol.gov.
How does Retirement Plan for Employees of the Watson Institute 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 251561504.

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.