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

RETIREMENT PLAN FOR EMPLOYEES OF WOODS HOLE OCEANOGRAPHIC INSTITUTION

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

WOODS HOLE OCEANOGRAPHIC INSTITUTION

This Defined Benefit (Pension) plan holds $186M in total assets and serves 300 participants as of 2023. It is sponsored by WOODS HOLE OCEANOGRAPHIC INSTITUTION in Massachusetts. The plan reported positive net income of $10M for the year.

Total Assets (2023)
$186M
Participants
300
Industry
Professional & Technical Services

What the Filing Says About RETIREMENT PLAN FOR EMPLOYEES OF WOODS HOLE OCEANOGRAPHIC INSTITUTION

RETIREMENT PLAN FOR EMPLOYEES OF WOODS HOLE OCEANOGRAPHIC INSTITUTION is a Defined Benefit (Pension) retirement plan sponsored by WOODS HOLE OCEANOGRAPHIC INSTITUTION, headquartered in Massachusetts. As of the 2023 Form 5500 filing, the plan reports $186M in total end-of-year assets and covers 300 participants across the Professional & Technical Services industry. The sponsor's EIN on file with the U.S. Department of Labor is 042105850, and the plan has been effective since 1954-07-01. Its filing status is currently FILING RECEIVED.

Year over year, total assets moved from $177M at the beginning of 2023 to $186M at year-end — a gain of 5.1%. Net assets (after liabilities) closed the year at $186M, with reported net income of $10M 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)$177M
Total Assets (End of Year)$186M
Net Assets (End of Year)$186M
Net Income$10M
Plan TypeDefined Benefit (Pension)
Employer EIN042105850
Plan Effective Date1954-07-01
Filing StatusFILING RECEIVED

Sponsor Plan History (WOODS HOLE OCEANOGRAPHIC INSTITUTION)

Year Plans Participants Total Assets
2022 2 1,581 $373M
2023 2 1,643 $416M
2024 2 1,670 $462M

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is in the RETIREMENT PLAN FOR EMPLOYEES OF WOODS HOLE OCEANOGRAPHIC INSTITUTION?
As of the 2023 Form 5500 filing, RETIREMENT PLAN FOR EMPLOYEES OF WOODS HOLE OCEANOGRAPHIC INSTITUTION holds $186M in total assets with 300 participants. It is sponsored by WOODS HOLE OCEANOGRAPHIC INSTITUTION.
What type of plan is RETIREMENT PLAN FOR EMPLOYEES OF WOODS HOLE OCEANOGRAPHIC INSTITUTION?
RETIREMENT PLAN FOR EMPLOYEES OF WOODS HOLE OCEANOGRAPHIC INSTITUTION is a Defined Benefit (Pension) plan. It has been effective since 1954-07-01. The plan is filed with the U.S. Department of Labor under EIN 042105850.
Who sponsors the RETIREMENT PLAN FOR EMPLOYEES OF WOODS HOLE OCEANOGRAPHIC INSTITUTION?
RETIREMENT PLAN FOR EMPLOYEES OF WOODS HOLE OCEANOGRAPHIC INSTITUTION is sponsored by WOODS HOLE OCEANOGRAPHIC INSTITUTION, located in Massachusetts. The sponsor's EIN is 042105850 and the plan operates in the Professional & Technical Services industry.
How did RETIREMENT PLAN FOR EMPLOYEES OF WOODS HOLE OCEANOGRAPHIC INSTITUTION perform in 2023?
RETIREMENT PLAN FOR EMPLOYEES OF WOODS HOLE OCEANOGRAPHIC INSTITUTION grew by 5.1% during 2023, moving from $177M to $186M in total assets. Net income was $10M.
Where can I find official filings for RETIREMENT PLAN FOR EMPLOYEES OF WOODS HOLE OCEANOGRAPHIC INSTITUTION?
Official Form 5500 filings for RETIREMENT PLAN FOR EMPLOYEES OF WOODS HOLE OCEANOGRAPHIC INSTITUTION are available through the U.S. Department of Labor's EFAST2 system. Search by EIN 042105850 or plan name at efast.dol.gov.
How does RETIREMENT PLAN FOR EMPLOYEES OF WOODS HOLE OCEANOGRAPHIC INSTITUTION compare to other plans?
You can compare RETIREMENT PLAN FOR EMPLOYEES OF WOODS HOLE OCEANOGRAPHIC INSTITUTION against other Defined Benefit (Pension) plans on the plan type page, or view plans in Massachusetts on the state page. PlainRetire tracks the 5,000 largest retirement plans in the U.S. by total assets.

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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 042105850.

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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