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

Tower Federal Credit Union Retirement Plan

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

Sponsored by Tower Federal Credit Union · Maryland · Finance & Insurance

What the 2023 filing shows

Tower Federal Credit Union Retirement Plan holds $100M for 420 participants — about $239,131 per participant, up 11.8% over the 2023 plan year.

$100M
total plan assets (2023 EOY)
420
covered participants
$239,131
avg assets per participant
+11.8%
assets growth YoY
Total Assets (2023)
$100M
Participants
420
State
Industry
Finance & Insurance

What the Filing Says About Tower Federal Credit Union Retirement Plan

Tower Federal Credit Union Retirement Plan is a Defined Benefit (Pension) retirement plan sponsored by Tower Federal Credit Union, headquartered in Maryland. As of the 2023 Form 5500 filing, the plan reports $100M in total end-of-year assets and covers 420 participants across the Finance & Insurance industry. The sponsor's EIN on file with the U.S. Department of Labor is 530214895, and the plan has been effective since 1964-07-01. Its filing status is currently FILING RECEIVED.

Year over year, total assets moved from $90M at the beginning of 2023 to $100M at year-end — a gain of 11.8%. Net assets (after liabilities) closed the year at $100M, with reported net income of $11M 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)$90M
Total Assets (End of Year)$100M
Net Assets (End of Year)$100M
Net Income$11M
Plan TypeDefined Benefit (Pension)
Employer EIN530214895
Plan Effective Date1964-07-01
Filing StatusFILING RECEIVED

Sponsor Plan History (Tower Federal Credit Union)

Year Plans Participants Total Assets
2022 2 988 $152M
2023 2 976 $178M
2024 1 596 $92M

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is in the Tower Federal Credit Union Retirement Plan?
As of the 2023 Form 5500 filing, Tower Federal Credit Union Retirement Plan holds $100M in total assets with 420 participants. It is sponsored by Tower Federal Credit Union.
What type of plan is Tower Federal Credit Union Retirement Plan?
Tower Federal Credit Union Retirement Plan is a Defined Benefit (Pension) plan. It has been effective since 1964-07-01. The plan is filed with the U.S. Department of Labor under EIN 530214895.
Who sponsors the Tower Federal Credit Union Retirement Plan?
Tower Federal Credit Union Retirement Plan is sponsored by Tower Federal Credit Union, located in Maryland. The sponsor's EIN is 530214895 and the plan operates in the Finance & Insurance industry.
How did Tower Federal Credit Union Retirement Plan perform in 2023?
Tower Federal Credit Union Retirement Plan grew by 11.8% during 2023, moving from $90M to $100M in total assets. Net income was $11M.
Where can I find official filings for Tower Federal Credit Union Retirement Plan?
Official Form 5500 filings for Tower Federal Credit Union Retirement Plan are available through the U.S. Department of Labor's EFAST2 system. Search by EIN 530214895 or plan name at efast.dol.gov.
How does Tower Federal Credit Union Retirement 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 530214895.

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.