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

Graphic Communications Conference National Pension Fund

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

Sponsored by Board of Trustees of Gcc Nat'l Pension Fund · Illinois · Manufacturing

What the 2023 filing shows

Graphic Communications Conference National Pension Fund holds $1.5B for 720 participants — about $2.1M per participant, down 1.9% over the 2023 plan year.

$1.5B
total plan assets (2023 EOY)
720
covered participants
$2.1M
avg assets per participant
-1.9%
assets change YoY

The plan reported a net loss of $35M for the year — a single-year figure driven by markets and benefit payments, not a measure of plan health.

Total Assets (2023)
$1.5B
Participants
720
State
Industry
Manufacturing

What the Filing Says About Graphic Communications Conference National Pension Fund

Graphic Communications Conference National Pension Fund is a Defined Benefit (Pension) retirement plan sponsored by Board of Trustees of Gcc Nat'l Pension Fund, headquartered in Illinois. As of the 2023 Form 5500 filing, the plan reports $1.5B in total end-of-year assets and covers 720 participants across the Manufacturing industry. The sponsor's EIN on file with the U.S. Department of Labor is 526118568, and the plan has been effective since 1966-05-01. Its filing status is currently FILING RECEIVED.

Year over year, total assets moved from $1.6B at the beginning of 2023 to $1.5B at year-end — a decline of 1.9%. Net assets (after liabilities) closed the year at $1.5B, with reported net income of $-35,479,594 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)$1.6B
Total Assets (End of Year)$1.5B
Net Assets (End of Year)$1.5B
Net Income$-35,479,594
Plan TypeDefined Benefit (Pension)
Employer EIN526118568
Plan Effective Date1966-05-01
Filing StatusFILING RECEIVED

Sponsor Plan History (Board of Trustees of Gcc Nat'l Pension Fund)

Year Plans Participants Total Assets
2022 1 747 $1.6B
2023 1 720 $1.5B
2024 1 612 $1.5B

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is in the Graphic Communications Conference National Pension Fund?
As of the 2023 Form 5500 filing, Graphic Communications Conference National Pension Fund holds $1.5B in total assets with 720 participants. It is sponsored by Board of Trustees of Gcc Nat'l Pension Fund.
What type of plan is Graphic Communications Conference National Pension Fund?
Graphic Communications Conference National Pension Fund is a Defined Benefit (Pension) plan. It has been effective since 1966-05-01. The plan is filed with the U.S. Department of Labor under EIN 526118568.
Who sponsors the Graphic Communications Conference National Pension Fund?
Graphic Communications Conference National Pension Fund is sponsored by Board of Trustees of Gcc Nat'l Pension Fund, located in Illinois. The sponsor's EIN is 526118568 and the plan operates in the Manufacturing industry.
How did Graphic Communications Conference National Pension Fund perform in 2023?
Graphic Communications Conference National Pension Fund declined by 1.9% during 2023, moving from $1.6B to $1.5B in total assets. Net income was $-35,479,594.
Where can I find official filings for Graphic Communications Conference National Pension Fund?
Official Form 5500 filings for Graphic Communications Conference National Pension Fund are available through the U.S. Department of Labor's EFAST2 system. Search by EIN 526118568 or plan name at efast.dol.gov.
How does Graphic Communications Conference National 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 526118568.

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.