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

The Metropolitan Museum of Art Retirement Plan for Covered Union Employees

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

Sponsored by The Metropolitan Museum of Art Β· New York Β· Arts, Entertainment & Recreation

What the 2023 filing shows

The Metropolitan Museum of Art Retirement Plan for Covered Union Employees holds $236M for 597 participants - about $395,893 per participant, down 0.6% over the 2023 plan year.

$236M
total plan assets (2023 EOY)
597
covered participants
$395,893
avg assets per participant
-0.6%
assets change YoY

The plan reported a net loss of $2M for the year β€” a single-year figure driven by markets and benefit payments, not a measure of plan health.

Total Assets (2023)
$236M
Participants
597
State
Industry
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation

What the Filing Says About The Metropolitan Museum of Art Retirement Plan for Covered Union Employees

The Metropolitan Museum of Art Retirement Plan for Covered Union Employees is a Defined Benefit (Pension) retirement plan sponsored by The Metropolitan Museum of Art, headquartered in New York. As of the 2023 Form 5500 filing, the plan reports $236M in total end-of-year assets and covers 597 participants across the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation industry. The sponsor's EIN on file with the U.S. Department of Labor is 131624086, and the plan has been effective since 1987-07-01. Its filing status is currently FILING RECEIVED.

Year over year, total assets moved from $238M at the beginning of 2023 to $236M at year-end β€” a decline of 0.6%. Net assets (after liabilities) closed the year at $236M, with reported net income of $-1,733,572 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 β€” 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)$238M
Total Assets (End of Year)$236M
Net Assets (End of Year)$236M
Net Income$-1,733,572
Plan TypeDefined Benefit (Pension)
Employer EIN131624086
Plan Effective Date1987-07-01
Filing StatusFILING RECEIVED

Sponsor Plan History (The Metropolitan Museum of Art)

Year Plans Participants Total Assets
2022 6 3,899 $685M
2023 6 4,141 $766M
2024 5 3,687 $583M

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is in the The Metropolitan Museum of Art Retirement Plan for Covered Union Employees?
As of the 2023 Form 5500 filing, The Metropolitan Museum of Art Retirement Plan for Covered Union Employees holds $236M in total assets with 597 participants. It is sponsored by The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
What type of plan is The Metropolitan Museum of Art Retirement Plan for Covered Union Employees?
The Metropolitan Museum of Art Retirement Plan for Covered Union Employees is a Defined Benefit (Pension) plan. It has been effective since 1987-07-01. The plan is filed with the U.S. Department of Labor under EIN 131624086.
Who sponsors the The Metropolitan Museum of Art Retirement Plan for Covered Union Employees?
The Metropolitan Museum of Art Retirement Plan for Covered Union Employees is sponsored by The Metropolitan Museum of Art, located in New York. The sponsor's EIN is 131624086 and the plan operates in the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation industry.
How did The Metropolitan Museum of Art Retirement Plan for Covered Union Employees perform in 2023?
The Metropolitan Museum of Art Retirement Plan for Covered Union Employees declined by 0.6% during 2023, moving from $238M to $236M in total assets. Net income was $-1,733,572.
Where can I find official filings for The Metropolitan Museum of Art Retirement Plan for Covered Union Employees?
Official Form 5500 filings for The Metropolitan Museum of Art Retirement Plan for Covered Union Employees are available through the U.S. Department of Labor's EFAST2 system. Search by EIN 131624086 or plan name at efast.dol.gov.
How does The Metropolitan Museum of Art Retirement Plan for Covered Union Employees 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) β€” original filing retrieval by EIN 131624086.

Reference: IRS Publication 560 β€” Retirement Plans for Small Business, contribution-limit rules.

Reference: IRS Publication 590-B β€” 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.