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

Shearer's Foods, LLC Retirement Savings Plan

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

Sponsored by Shearer's Foods, LLC · Ohio · Manufacturing

What the 2023 filing shows

Shearer's Foods, LLC Retirement Savings Plan holds $117M for 4,257 participants — about $27,594 per participant, up 24.6% over the 2023 plan year.

$117M
total plan assets (2023 EOY)
4,257
covered participants
$27,594
avg assets per participant
+24.6%
assets growth YoY
Total Assets (2023)
$117M
Participants
4,257
State
Industry
Manufacturing

What the Filing Says About Shearer's Foods, LLC Retirement Savings Plan

Shearer's Foods, LLC Retirement Savings Plan is a 401(k) retirement plan sponsored by Shearer's Foods, LLC, headquartered in Ohio. As of the 2023 Form 5500 filing, the plan reports $117M in total end-of-year assets and covers 4,257 participants across the Manufacturing industry. The sponsor's EIN on file with the U.S. Department of Labor is 341319359, and the plan has been effective since 1988-01-01. Its filing status is currently FILING RECEIVED.

Year over year, total assets moved from $94M at the beginning of 2023 to $117M at year-end — a gain of 24.6%. Net assets (after liabilities) closed the year at $117M, with reported net income of $23M 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)$94M
Total Assets (End of Year)$117M
Net Assets (End of Year)$117M
Net Income$23M
Plan Type401(k)
Employer EIN341319359
Plan Effective Date1988-01-01
Filing StatusFILING RECEIVED

Sponsor Plan History (Shearer's Foods, LLC)

Year Plans Participants Total Assets
2022 1 4,108 $94M
2023 1 4,257 $117M
2024 1 4,450 $134M

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is in the Shearer's Foods, LLC Retirement Savings Plan?
As of the 2023 Form 5500 filing, Shearer's Foods, LLC Retirement Savings Plan holds $117M in total assets with 4,257 participants. It is sponsored by Shearer's Foods, LLC.
What type of plan is Shearer's Foods, LLC Retirement Savings Plan?
Shearer's Foods, LLC Retirement Savings Plan is a 401(k) plan. It has been effective since 1988-01-01. The plan is filed with the U.S. Department of Labor under EIN 341319359.
Who sponsors the Shearer's Foods, LLC Retirement Savings Plan?
Shearer's Foods, LLC Retirement Savings Plan is sponsored by Shearer's Foods, LLC, located in Ohio. The sponsor's EIN is 341319359 and the plan operates in the Manufacturing industry.
How did Shearer's Foods, LLC Retirement Savings Plan perform in 2023?
Shearer's Foods, LLC Retirement Savings Plan grew by 24.6% during 2023, moving from $94M to $117M in total assets. Net income was $23M.
Where can I find official filings for Shearer's Foods, LLC Retirement Savings Plan?
Official Form 5500 filings for Shearer's Foods, LLC Retirement Savings Plan are available through the U.S. Department of Labor's EFAST2 system. Search by EIN 341319359 or plan name at efast.dol.gov.
How does Shearer's Foods, LLC Retirement Savings 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 341319359.

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.