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

UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME EMPLOYEES' PENSION PLAN

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

UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME DU LAC

This Defined Benefit (Pension) plan holds $210M in total assets and serves 1,396 participants as of 2023. It is sponsored by UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME DU LAC in Indiana. The plan reported positive net income of $15M for the year.

Total Assets (2023)
$210M
Participants
1,396
State
Industry
Educational Services

What the Filing Says About UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME EMPLOYEES' PENSION PLAN

UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME EMPLOYEES' PENSION PLAN is a Defined Benefit (Pension) retirement plan sponsored by UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME DU LAC, headquartered in Indiana. As of the 2023 Form 5500 filing, the plan reports $210M in total end-of-year assets and covers 1,396 participants across the Educational Services industry. The sponsor's EIN on file with the U.S. Department of Labor is 350868188, and the plan has been effective since 1961-07-01. Its filing status is currently FILING RECEIVED.

Year over year, total assets moved from $194M at the beginning of 2023 to $210M at year-end — a gain of 8.1%. Net assets (after liabilities) closed the year at $206M, with reported net income of $15M 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)$194M
Total Assets (End of Year)$210M
Net Assets (End of Year)$206M
Net Income$15M
Plan TypeDefined Benefit (Pension)
Employer EIN350868188
Plan Effective Date1961-07-01
Filing StatusFILING RECEIVED

Sponsor Plan History (UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME DU LAC)

Year Plans Participants Total Assets
2022 2 10,692 $2.3B
2023 2 11,365 $2.6B
2024 1 10,920 $2.6B

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is in the UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME EMPLOYEES' PENSION PLAN?
As of the 2023 Form 5500 filing, UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME EMPLOYEES' PENSION PLAN holds $210M in total assets with 1,396 participants. It is sponsored by UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME DU LAC.
What type of plan is UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME EMPLOYEES' PENSION PLAN?
UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME EMPLOYEES' PENSION PLAN is a Defined Benefit (Pension) plan. It has been effective since 1961-07-01. The plan is filed with the U.S. Department of Labor under EIN 350868188.
Who sponsors the UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME EMPLOYEES' PENSION PLAN?
UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME EMPLOYEES' PENSION PLAN is sponsored by UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME DU LAC, located in Indiana. The sponsor's EIN is 350868188 and the plan operates in the Educational Services industry.
How did UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME EMPLOYEES' PENSION PLAN perform in 2023?
UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME EMPLOYEES' PENSION PLAN grew by 8.1% during 2023, moving from $194M to $210M in total assets. Net income was $15M.
Where can I find official filings for UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME EMPLOYEES' PENSION PLAN?
Official Form 5500 filings for UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME EMPLOYEES' PENSION PLAN are available through the U.S. Department of Labor's EFAST2 system. Search by EIN 350868188 or plan name at efast.dol.gov.
How does UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME EMPLOYEES' PENSION 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 350868188.

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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