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2023 plan-year Other DOL Form 5500

HOWARDS APPLIANCES, INC. EMPLOYEE STOCK OWNERSHIP PLAN

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

HOWARDS APPLIANCES, INC.

This Other plan holds $15M in total assets and serves 119 participants as of 2023. It is sponsored by HOWARDS APPLIANCES, INC. in California. The plan reported a net loss of $12M for the year.

Total Assets (2023)
$15M
Participants
119
State
Industry
Retail Trade

What the Filing Says About HOWARDS APPLIANCES, INC. EMPLOYEE STOCK OWNERSHIP PLAN

HOWARDS APPLIANCES, INC. EMPLOYEE STOCK OWNERSHIP PLAN is a Other retirement plan sponsored by HOWARDS APPLIANCES, INC., headquartered in California. As of the 2023 Form 5500 filing, the plan reports $15M in total end-of-year assets and covers 119 participants across the Retail Trade industry. The sponsor's EIN on file with the U.S. Department of Labor is 951595620, and the plan has been effective since 1974-07-01. Its filing status is currently FILING RECEIVED.

Year over year, total assets moved from $28M at the beginning of 2023 to $15M at year-end — a decline of 46.6%. Net assets (after liabilities) closed the year at $7M, with reported net income of $-12,372,708 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)$28M
Total Assets (End of Year)$15M
Net Assets (End of Year)$7M
Net Income$-12,372,708
Plan TypeOther
Employer EIN951595620
Plan Effective Date1974-07-01
Filing StatusFILING RECEIVED

Sponsor Plan History (HOWARDS APPLIANCES, INC.)

Year Plans Participants Total Assets
2022 2 356 $29M
2023 2 249 $16M
2024 2 274 $1M

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is in the HOWARDS APPLIANCES, INC. EMPLOYEE STOCK OWNERSHIP PLAN?
As of the 2023 Form 5500 filing, HOWARDS APPLIANCES, INC. EMPLOYEE STOCK OWNERSHIP PLAN holds $15M in total assets with 119 participants. It is sponsored by HOWARDS APPLIANCES, INC..
What type of plan is HOWARDS APPLIANCES, INC. EMPLOYEE STOCK OWNERSHIP PLAN?
HOWARDS APPLIANCES, INC. EMPLOYEE STOCK OWNERSHIP PLAN is a Other plan. It has been effective since 1974-07-01. The plan is filed with the U.S. Department of Labor under EIN 951595620.
Who sponsors the HOWARDS APPLIANCES, INC. EMPLOYEE STOCK OWNERSHIP PLAN?
HOWARDS APPLIANCES, INC. EMPLOYEE STOCK OWNERSHIP PLAN is sponsored by HOWARDS APPLIANCES, INC., located in California. The sponsor's EIN is 951595620 and the plan operates in the Retail Trade industry.
How did HOWARDS APPLIANCES, INC. EMPLOYEE STOCK OWNERSHIP PLAN perform in 2023?
HOWARDS APPLIANCES, INC. EMPLOYEE STOCK OWNERSHIP PLAN declined by 46.6% during 2023, moving from $28M to $15M in total assets. Net income was $-12,372,708.
Where can I find official filings for HOWARDS APPLIANCES, INC. EMPLOYEE STOCK OWNERSHIP PLAN?
Official Form 5500 filings for HOWARDS APPLIANCES, INC. EMPLOYEE STOCK OWNERSHIP PLAN are available through the U.S. Department of Labor's EFAST2 system. Search by EIN 951595620 or plan name at efast.dol.gov.
How does HOWARDS APPLIANCES, INC. EMPLOYEE STOCK OWNERSHIP 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 951595620.

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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