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

PLUMBERS & PIPEFITTERS LOCAL 172 PENSION FUND

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

TRUSTEES OF PLUMBERS & PIPEFITTERS LOCAL 172 PENSION FUND

This Defined Benefit (Pension) plan holds $141M in total assets and serves 476 participants as of 2023. It is sponsored by TRUSTEES OF PLUMBERS & PIPEFITTERS LOCAL 172 PENSION FUND in Illinois. The plan reported positive net income of $17M for the year.

Total Assets (2023)
$141M
Participants
476
State
Industry
Construction

What the Filing Says About PLUMBERS & PIPEFITTERS LOCAL 172 PENSION FUND

PLUMBERS & PIPEFITTERS LOCAL 172 PENSION FUND is a Defined Benefit (Pension) retirement plan sponsored by TRUSTEES OF PLUMBERS & PIPEFITTERS LOCAL 172 PENSION FUND, headquartered in Illinois. As of the 2023 Form 5500 filing, the plan reports $141M in total end-of-year assets and covers 476 participants across the Construction industry. The sponsor's EIN on file with the U.S. Department of Labor is 356212986, and the plan has been effective since 1963-12-01. Its filing status is currently FILING RECEIVED.

Year over year, total assets moved from $123M at the beginning of 2023 to $141M at year-end — a gain of 13.8%. Net assets (after liabilities) closed the year at $140M, with reported net income of $17M 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)$123M
Total Assets (End of Year)$141M
Net Assets (End of Year)$140M
Net Income$17M
Plan TypeDefined Benefit (Pension)
Employer EIN356212986
Plan Effective Date1963-12-01
Filing StatusFILING RECEIVED

Sponsor Plan History (TRUSTEES OF PLUMBERS & PIPEFITTERS LOCAL 172 PENSION FUND)

Year Plans Participants Total Assets
2022 1 443 $123M
2023 1 476 $141M
2024 1 495 $156M

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is in the PLUMBERS & PIPEFITTERS LOCAL 172 PENSION FUND?
As of the 2023 Form 5500 filing, PLUMBERS & PIPEFITTERS LOCAL 172 PENSION FUND holds $141M in total assets with 476 participants. It is sponsored by TRUSTEES OF PLUMBERS & PIPEFITTERS LOCAL 172 PENSION FUND.
What type of plan is PLUMBERS & PIPEFITTERS LOCAL 172 PENSION FUND?
PLUMBERS & PIPEFITTERS LOCAL 172 PENSION FUND is a Defined Benefit (Pension) plan. It has been effective since 1963-12-01. The plan is filed with the U.S. Department of Labor under EIN 356212986.
Who sponsors the PLUMBERS & PIPEFITTERS LOCAL 172 PENSION FUND?
PLUMBERS & PIPEFITTERS LOCAL 172 PENSION FUND is sponsored by TRUSTEES OF PLUMBERS & PIPEFITTERS LOCAL 172 PENSION FUND, located in Illinois. The sponsor's EIN is 356212986 and the plan operates in the Construction industry.
How did PLUMBERS & PIPEFITTERS LOCAL 172 PENSION FUND perform in 2023?
PLUMBERS & PIPEFITTERS LOCAL 172 PENSION FUND grew by 13.8% during 2023, moving from $123M to $141M in total assets. Net income was $17M.
Where can I find official filings for PLUMBERS & PIPEFITTERS LOCAL 172 PENSION FUND?
Official Form 5500 filings for PLUMBERS & PIPEFITTERS LOCAL 172 PENSION FUND are available through the U.S. Department of Labor's EFAST2 system. Search by EIN 356212986 or plan name at efast.dol.gov.
How does PLUMBERS & PIPEFITTERS LOCAL 172 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 356212986.

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 official public datasets. See our methodology for details.