401(k)
2023 plan-year 401(k) DOL Form 5500

Defenders of Wildlife Pension Plan

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

Sponsored by Defenders of Wildlife · District of Columbia · Other Services

What the 2023 filing shows

Defenders of Wildlife Pension Plan holds $12M for 95 participants — about $125,525 per participant, up 10.1% over the 2023 plan year.

$12M
total plan assets (2023 EOY)
95
covered participants
$125,525
avg assets per participant
+10.1%
assets growth YoY
Total Assets (2023)
$12M
Participants
95
Industry
Other Services

What the Filing Says About Defenders of Wildlife Pension Plan

Defenders of Wildlife Pension Plan is a 401(k) retirement plan sponsored by Defenders of Wildlife, headquartered in District of Columbia. As of the 2023 Form 5500 filing, the plan reports $12M in total end-of-year assets and covers 95 participants across the Other Services industry. The sponsor's EIN on file with the U.S. Department of Labor is 530183181, and the plan has been effective since 1972-01-01. Its filing status is currently FILING RECEIVED.

Year over year, total assets moved from $11M at the beginning of 2023 to $12M at year-end — a gain of 10.1%. Net assets (after liabilities) closed the year at $12M, with reported net income of $1M 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)$11M
Total Assets (End of Year)$12M
Net Assets (End of Year)$12M
Net Income$1M
Plan Type401(k)
Employer EIN530183181
Plan Effective Date1972-01-01
Filing StatusFILING RECEIVED

Sponsor Plan History (Defenders of Wildlife)

Year Plans Participants Total Assets
2022 1 92 $11M
2023 1 95 $12M

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is in the Defenders of Wildlife Pension Plan?
As of the 2023 Form 5500 filing, Defenders of Wildlife Pension Plan holds $12M in total assets with 95 participants. It is sponsored by Defenders of Wildlife.
What type of plan is Defenders of Wildlife Pension Plan?
Defenders of Wildlife Pension Plan is a 401(k) plan. It has been effective since 1972-01-01. The plan is filed with the U.S. Department of Labor under EIN 530183181.
Who sponsors the Defenders of Wildlife Pension Plan?
Defenders of Wildlife Pension Plan is sponsored by Defenders of Wildlife, located in District of Columbia. The sponsor's EIN is 530183181 and the plan operates in the Other Services industry.
How did Defenders of Wildlife Pension Plan perform in 2023?
Defenders of Wildlife Pension Plan grew by 10.1% during 2023, moving from $11M to $12M in total assets. Net income was $1M.
Where can I find official filings for Defenders of Wildlife Pension Plan?
Official Form 5500 filings for Defenders of Wildlife Pension Plan are available through the U.S. Department of Labor's EFAST2 system. Search by EIN 530183181 or plan name at efast.dol.gov.
How does Defenders of Wildlife Pension Plan compare to other plans?
You can compare Defenders of Wildlife Pension Plan against other 401(k) plans on the plan type page, or view plans in District of Columbia on the state page. PlainRetire tracks the 5,000 largest retirement plans in the U.S. by total assets.

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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 530183181.

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.