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

THE NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE CLUB EMPLOYEES PENSION PLAN

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

MULTIPLE EMPLOYERS

This Defined Benefit (Pension) plan holds $2.1B in total assets and serves 5,068 participants as of 2023. It is sponsored by MULTIPLE EMPLOYERS in Maryland. The plan reported positive net income of $132M for the year.

Total Assets (2023)
$2.1B
Participants
5,068
State
Industry
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation

What the Filing Says About THE NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE CLUB EMPLOYEES PENSION PLAN

THE NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE CLUB EMPLOYEES PENSION PLAN is a Defined Benefit (Pension) retirement plan sponsored by MULTIPLE EMPLOYERS, headquartered in Maryland. As of the 2023 Form 5500 filing, the plan reports $2.1B in total end-of-year assets and covers 5,068 participants across the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation industry. The sponsor's EIN on file with the U.S. Department of Labor is 521061906, and the plan has been effective since 1976-05-21. Its filing status is currently FILING RECEIVED.

Year over year, total assets moved from $2.0B at the beginning of 2023 to $2.1B at year-end — a gain of 6.6%. Net assets (after liabilities) closed the year at $2.1B, with reported net income of $132M 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)$2.0B
Total Assets (End of Year)$2.1B
Net Assets (End of Year)$2.1B
Net Income$132M
Plan TypeDefined Benefit (Pension)
Employer EIN521061906
Plan Effective Date1976-05-21
Filing StatusFILING RECEIVED

Sponsor Plan History (MULTIPLE EMPLOYERS)

Year Plans Participants Total Assets
2022 1 4,995 $2.0B
2023 1 5,068 $2.1B
2024 1 4,720 $2.2B

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is in the THE NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE CLUB EMPLOYEES PENSION PLAN?
As of the 2023 Form 5500 filing, THE NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE CLUB EMPLOYEES PENSION PLAN holds $2.1B in total assets with 5,068 participants. It is sponsored by MULTIPLE EMPLOYERS.
What type of plan is THE NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE CLUB EMPLOYEES PENSION PLAN?
THE NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE CLUB EMPLOYEES PENSION PLAN is a Defined Benefit (Pension) plan. It has been effective since 1976-05-21. The plan is filed with the U.S. Department of Labor under EIN 521061906.
Who sponsors the THE NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE CLUB EMPLOYEES PENSION PLAN?
THE NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE CLUB EMPLOYEES PENSION PLAN is sponsored by MULTIPLE EMPLOYERS, located in Maryland. The sponsor's EIN is 521061906 and the plan operates in the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation industry.
How did THE NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE CLUB EMPLOYEES PENSION PLAN perform in 2023?
THE NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE CLUB EMPLOYEES PENSION PLAN grew by 6.6% during 2023, moving from $2.0B to $2.1B in total assets. Net income was $132M.
Where can I find official filings for THE NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE CLUB EMPLOYEES PENSION PLAN?
Official Form 5500 filings for THE NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE CLUB EMPLOYEES PENSION PLAN are available through the U.S. Department of Labor's EFAST2 system. Search by EIN 521061906 or plan name at efast.dol.gov.
How does THE NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE CLUB EMPLOYEES PENSION PLAN 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 521061906.

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.