PENSION AND RETIREMENT PLAN OF PLUMBERS AND PIPEFITTERS UNION LOCAL 525

Reviewed byPlainRetire Editorial, Retirement Plans Editorial Team · June 3, 2026

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

JOINT GOV. COMM. PLUMBERS AND PIPEFITTERS LOCAL UNION NO. 525

This Defined Benefit (Pension) plan holds $413M in total assets and serves 1,518 participants as of 2023. It is sponsored by JOINT GOV. COMM. PLUMBERS AND PIPEFITTERS LOCAL UNION NO. 525 in Nevada. The plan reported positive net income of $34M for the year.

Total Assets (2023)

$413M

Participants

1,518

State

Nevada

Industry

Construction

What the Filing Says About PENSION AND RETIREMENT PLAN OF PLUMBERS AND PIPEFITTERS UNION LOCAL 525

PENSION AND RETIREMENT PLAN OF PLUMBERS AND PIPEFITTERS UNION LOCAL 525 is a Defined Benefit (Pension) retirement plan sponsored by JOINT GOV. COMM. PLUMBERS AND PIPEFITTERS LOCAL UNION NO. 525, headquartered in Nevada. As of the 2023 Form 5500 filing, the plan reports $413M in total end-of-year assets and covers 1,518 participants across the Construction industry. The sponsor's EIN on file with the U.S. Department of Labor is 886003864, and the plan has been effective since 1962-07-01. Its filing status is currently FILING RECEIVED.

Year over year, total assets moved from $380M at the beginning of 2023 to $413M at year-end — a gain of 8.8%. Net assets (after liabilities) closed the year at $413M, with reported net income of $34M 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)	$380M
Total Assets (End of Year)	$413M
Net Assets (End of Year)	$413M
Net Income	$34M
Plan Type	Defined Benefit (Pension)
Employer EIN	886003864
Plan Effective Date	1962-07-01
Filing Status	FILING RECEIVED

Sponsor Plan History (JOINT GOV. COMM. PLUMBERS AND PIPEFITTERS LOCAL UNION NO. 525)

Year	Plans	Participants	Total Assets
2022	1	1,127	$380M
2023	1	1,518	$413M

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is in the PENSION AND RETIREMENT PLAN OF PLUMBERS AND PIPEFITTERS UNION LOCAL 525? ▼

As of the 2023 Form 5500 filing, PENSION AND RETIREMENT PLAN OF PLUMBERS AND PIPEFITTERS UNION LOCAL 525 holds $413M in total assets with 1,518 participants. It is sponsored by JOINT GOV. COMM. PLUMBERS AND PIPEFITTERS LOCAL UNION NO. 525.

What type of plan is PENSION AND RETIREMENT PLAN OF PLUMBERS AND PIPEFITTERS UNION LOCAL 525? ▼

PENSION AND RETIREMENT PLAN OF PLUMBERS AND PIPEFITTERS UNION LOCAL 525 is a Defined Benefit (Pension) plan. It has been effective since 1962-07-01. The plan is filed with the U.S. Department of Labor under EIN 886003864.

Who sponsors the PENSION AND RETIREMENT PLAN OF PLUMBERS AND PIPEFITTERS UNION LOCAL 525? ▼

PENSION AND RETIREMENT PLAN OF PLUMBERS AND PIPEFITTERS UNION LOCAL 525 is sponsored by JOINT GOV. COMM. PLUMBERS AND PIPEFITTERS LOCAL UNION NO. 525, located in Nevada. The sponsor's EIN is 886003864 and the plan operates in the Construction industry.

How did PENSION AND RETIREMENT PLAN OF PLUMBERS AND PIPEFITTERS UNION LOCAL 525 perform in 2023? ▼

PENSION AND RETIREMENT PLAN OF PLUMBERS AND PIPEFITTERS UNION LOCAL 525 grew by 8.8% during 2023, moving from $380M to $413M in total assets. Net income was $34M.

Where can I find official filings for PENSION AND RETIREMENT PLAN OF PLUMBERS AND PIPEFITTERS UNION LOCAL 525? ▼

Official Form 5500 filings for PENSION AND RETIREMENT PLAN OF PLUMBERS AND PIPEFITTERS UNION LOCAL 525 are available through the U.S. Department of Labor's EFAST2 system. Search by EIN 886003864 or plan name at efast.dol.gov.

How does PENSION AND RETIREMENT PLAN OF PLUMBERS AND PIPEFITTERS UNION LOCAL 525 compare to other plans? ▼

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