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

Folger Shakespeare Library Staff Retirement Plan

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

Sponsored by Amherst College Trustees · Massachusetts · Educational Services

What the 2023 filing shows

Folger Shakespeare Library Staff Retirement Plan holds $3M for 24 participants — about $126,990 per participant, up 5.9% over the 2023 plan year.

$3M
total plan assets (2023 EOY)
24
covered participants
$126,990
avg assets per participant
+5.9%
assets growth YoY
Total Assets (2023)
$3M
Participants
24
Industry
Educational Services

What the Filing Says About Folger Shakespeare Library Staff Retirement Plan

Folger Shakespeare Library Staff Retirement Plan is a Defined Benefit (Pension) retirement plan sponsored by Amherst College Trustees, headquartered in Massachusetts. As of the 2023 Form 5500 filing, the plan reports $3M in total end-of-year assets and covers 24 participants across the Educational Services industry. The sponsor's EIN on file with the U.S. Department of Labor is 042103542, and the plan has been effective since 1973-04-07. Its filing status is currently FILING RECEIVED.

Year over year, total assets moved from $3M at the beginning of 2023 to $3M at year-end — a gain of 5.9%. Net assets (after liabilities) closed the year at $3M, with reported net income of $171K 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 1 prior plan-year filing 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)$3M
Total Assets (End of Year)$3M
Net Assets (End of Year)$3M
Net Income$171K
Plan TypeDefined Benefit (Pension)
Employer EIN042103542
Plan Effective Date1973-04-07
Filing StatusFILING RECEIVED

Sponsor Plan History (Amherst College Trustees)

Year Plans Participants Total Assets
2022 3 1,848 $539M
2023 3 2,226 $603M

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is in the Folger Shakespeare Library Staff Retirement Plan?
As of the 2023 Form 5500 filing, Folger Shakespeare Library Staff Retirement Plan holds $3M in total assets with 24 participants. It is sponsored by Amherst College Trustees.
What type of plan is Folger Shakespeare Library Staff Retirement Plan?
Folger Shakespeare Library Staff Retirement Plan is a Defined Benefit (Pension) plan. It has been effective since 1973-04-07. The plan is filed with the U.S. Department of Labor under EIN 042103542.
Who sponsors the Folger Shakespeare Library Staff Retirement Plan?
Folger Shakespeare Library Staff Retirement Plan is sponsored by Amherst College Trustees, located in Massachusetts. The sponsor's EIN is 042103542 and the plan operates in the Educational Services industry.
How did Folger Shakespeare Library Staff Retirement Plan perform in 2023?
Folger Shakespeare Library Staff Retirement Plan grew by 5.9% during 2023, moving from $3M to $3M in total assets. Net income was $171K.
Where can I find official filings for Folger Shakespeare Library Staff Retirement Plan?
Official Form 5500 filings for Folger Shakespeare Library Staff Retirement Plan are available through the U.S. Department of Labor's EFAST2 system. Search by EIN 042103542 or plan name at efast.dol.gov.
How does Folger Shakespeare Library Staff 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 042103542.

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.