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

LORAIN COUNTY PRINTING & PUBLISHING EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT PLAN

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

LORAIN COUNTY PRINTING & PUBLISHING COMPANY

This Defined Benefit (Pension) plan holds $6M in total assets and serves 36 participants as of 2023. It is sponsored by LORAIN COUNTY PRINTING & PUBLISHING COMPANY in Ohio. The plan reported a net loss of $7M for the year.

Total Assets (2023)
$6M
Participants
36
State
Industry
Information & Media

What the Filing Says About LORAIN COUNTY PRINTING & PUBLISHING EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT PLAN

LORAIN COUNTY PRINTING & PUBLISHING EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT PLAN is a Defined Benefit (Pension) retirement plan sponsored by LORAIN COUNTY PRINTING & PUBLISHING COMPANY, headquartered in Ohio. As of the 2023 Form 5500 filing, the plan reports $6M in total end-of-year assets and covers 36 participants across the Information & Media industry. The sponsor's EIN on file with the U.S. Department of Labor is 340365210, and the plan has been effective since 1953-09-01. Its filing status is currently FILING RECEIVED.

Year over year, total assets moved from $12M at the beginning of 2023 to $6M at year-end — a decline of 53.8%. Net assets (after liabilities) closed the year at $6M, with reported net income of $-6,613,558 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)$12M
Total Assets (End of Year)$6M
Net Assets (End of Year)$6M
Net Income$-6,613,558
Plan TypeDefined Benefit (Pension)
Employer EIN340365210
Plan Effective Date1953-09-01
Filing StatusFILING RECEIVED

Sponsor Plan History (LORAIN COUNTY PRINTING & PUBLISHING COMPANY)

Year Plans Participants Total Assets
2022 2 184 $15M
2023 2 170 $9M
2024 1 130 $3M

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is in the LORAIN COUNTY PRINTING & PUBLISHING EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT PLAN?
As of the 2023 Form 5500 filing, LORAIN COUNTY PRINTING & PUBLISHING EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT PLAN holds $6M in total assets with 36 participants. It is sponsored by LORAIN COUNTY PRINTING & PUBLISHING COMPANY.
What type of plan is LORAIN COUNTY PRINTING & PUBLISHING EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT PLAN?
LORAIN COUNTY PRINTING & PUBLISHING EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT PLAN is a Defined Benefit (Pension) plan. It has been effective since 1953-09-01. The plan is filed with the U.S. Department of Labor under EIN 340365210.
Who sponsors the LORAIN COUNTY PRINTING & PUBLISHING EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT PLAN?
LORAIN COUNTY PRINTING & PUBLISHING EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT PLAN is sponsored by LORAIN COUNTY PRINTING & PUBLISHING COMPANY, located in Ohio. The sponsor's EIN is 340365210 and the plan operates in the Information & Media industry.
How did LORAIN COUNTY PRINTING & PUBLISHING EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT PLAN perform in 2023?
LORAIN COUNTY PRINTING & PUBLISHING EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT PLAN declined by 53.8% during 2023, moving from $12M to $6M in total assets. Net income was $-6,613,558.
Where can I find official filings for LORAIN COUNTY PRINTING & PUBLISHING EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT PLAN?
Official Form 5500 filings for LORAIN COUNTY PRINTING & PUBLISHING EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT PLAN are available through the U.S. Department of Labor's EFAST2 system. Search by EIN 340365210 or plan name at efast.dol.gov.
How does LORAIN COUNTY PRINTING & PUBLISHING EMPLOYEES 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 340365210.

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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