401(k)
2023 plan-year 401(k) DOL Form 5500

KALMBACH MEDIA 401K PLAN

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

KALMBACH MEDIA CO.

This 401(k) plan holds $12M in total assets and serves 124 participants as of 2023. It is sponsored by KALMBACH MEDIA CO. in Wisconsin. The plan reported a net loss of $4M for the year.

Total Assets (2023)
$12M
Participants
124
State
Industry
Information & Media

What the Filing Says About KALMBACH MEDIA 401K PLAN

KALMBACH MEDIA 401K PLAN is a 401(k) retirement plan sponsored by KALMBACH MEDIA CO., headquartered in Wisconsin. As of the 2023 Form 5500 filing, the plan reports $12M in total end-of-year assets and covers 124 participants across the Information & Media industry. The sponsor's EIN on file with the U.S. Department of Labor is 390480740, and the plan has been effective since 1987-09-01. Its filing status is currently FILING RECEIVED.

Year over year, total assets moved from $16M at the beginning of 2023 to $12M at year-end — a decline of 26.7%. Net assets (after liabilities) closed the year at $12M, with reported net income of $-4,274,100 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 1 prior plan-year filing 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)$16M
Total Assets (End of Year)$12M
Net Assets (End of Year)$12M
Net Income$-4,274,100
Plan Type401(k)
Employer EIN390480740
Plan Effective Date1987-09-01
Filing StatusFILING RECEIVED

Sponsor Plan History (KALMBACH MEDIA CO.)

Year Plans Participants Total Assets
2022 1 122 $16M
2023 1 124 $12M

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is in the KALMBACH MEDIA 401K PLAN?
As of the 2023 Form 5500 filing, KALMBACH MEDIA 401K PLAN holds $12M in total assets with 124 participants. It is sponsored by KALMBACH MEDIA CO..
What type of plan is KALMBACH MEDIA 401K PLAN?
KALMBACH MEDIA 401K PLAN is a 401(k) plan. It has been effective since 1987-09-01. The plan is filed with the U.S. Department of Labor under EIN 390480740.
Who sponsors the KALMBACH MEDIA 401K PLAN?
KALMBACH MEDIA 401K PLAN is sponsored by KALMBACH MEDIA CO., located in Wisconsin. The sponsor's EIN is 390480740 and the plan operates in the Information & Media industry.
How did KALMBACH MEDIA 401K PLAN perform in 2023?
KALMBACH MEDIA 401K PLAN declined by 26.7% during 2023, moving from $16M to $12M in total assets. Net income was $-4,274,100.
Where can I find official filings for KALMBACH MEDIA 401K PLAN?
Official Form 5500 filings for KALMBACH MEDIA 401K PLAN are available through the U.S. Department of Labor's EFAST2 system. Search by EIN 390480740 or plan name at efast.dol.gov.
How does KALMBACH MEDIA 401K 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 390480740.

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.

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