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

SBERA PENSION PLAN AS ADOPTED BY EASTERN BANK

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

EASTERN BANK

This Defined Benefit (Pension) plan holds $490M in total assets and serves 1,534 participants as of 2023. It is sponsored by EASTERN BANK in Massachusetts. The plan reported positive net income of $68M for the year.

Total Assets (2023)
$490M
Participants
1,534
Industry
Finance & Insurance

What the Filing Says About SBERA PENSION PLAN AS ADOPTED BY EASTERN BANK

SBERA PENSION PLAN AS ADOPTED BY EASTERN BANK is a Defined Benefit (Pension) retirement plan sponsored by EASTERN BANK, headquartered in Massachusetts. As of the 2023 Form 5500 filing, the plan reports $490M in total end-of-year assets and covers 1,534 participants across the Finance & Insurance industry. The sponsor's EIN on file with the U.S. Department of Labor is 043067724, and the plan has been effective since 1981-11-01. Its filing status is currently FILING RECEIVED.

Year over year, total assets moved from $422M at the beginning of 2023 to $490M at year-end — a gain of 16.2%. Net assets (after liabilities) closed the year at $490M, with reported net income of $68M 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)$422M
Total Assets (End of Year)$490M
Net Assets (End of Year)$490M
Net Income$68M
Plan TypeDefined Benefit (Pension)
Employer EIN043067724
Plan Effective Date1981-11-01
Filing StatusFILING RECEIVED

Sponsor Plan History (EASTERN BANK)

Year Plans Participants Total Assets
2022 4 5,829 $976M
2023 3 5,359 $1.0B
2024 2 2,067 $363M

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is in the SBERA PENSION PLAN AS ADOPTED BY EASTERN BANK?
As of the 2023 Form 5500 filing, SBERA PENSION PLAN AS ADOPTED BY EASTERN BANK holds $490M in total assets with 1,534 participants. It is sponsored by EASTERN BANK.
What type of plan is SBERA PENSION PLAN AS ADOPTED BY EASTERN BANK?
SBERA PENSION PLAN AS ADOPTED BY EASTERN BANK is a Defined Benefit (Pension) plan. It has been effective since 1981-11-01. The plan is filed with the U.S. Department of Labor under EIN 043067724.
Who sponsors the SBERA PENSION PLAN AS ADOPTED BY EASTERN BANK?
SBERA PENSION PLAN AS ADOPTED BY EASTERN BANK is sponsored by EASTERN BANK, located in Massachusetts. The sponsor's EIN is 043067724 and the plan operates in the Finance & Insurance industry.
How did SBERA PENSION PLAN AS ADOPTED BY EASTERN BANK perform in 2023?
SBERA PENSION PLAN AS ADOPTED BY EASTERN BANK grew by 16.2% during 2023, moving from $422M to $490M in total assets. Net income was $68M.
Where can I find official filings for SBERA PENSION PLAN AS ADOPTED BY EASTERN BANK?
Official Form 5500 filings for SBERA PENSION PLAN AS ADOPTED BY EASTERN BANK are available through the U.S. Department of Labor's EFAST2 system. Search by EIN 043067724 or plan name at efast.dol.gov.
How does SBERA PENSION PLAN AS ADOPTED BY EASTERN BANK 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 043067724.

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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