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

The Aerospace Employees' Retirement Plan (Aerp)

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

Sponsored by The Aerospace Corporation · California · Professional & Technical Services

What the 2023 filing shows

The Aerospace Employees' Retirement Plan (Aerp) holds $2.1B for 2,595 participants — about $822,875 per participant, up 11.8% over the 2023 plan year.

$2.1B
total plan assets (2023 EOY)
2,595
covered participants
$822,875
avg assets per participant
+11.8%
assets growth YoY
Total Assets (2023)
$2.1B
Participants
2,595
State
Industry
Professional & Technical Services

What the Filing Says About The Aerospace Employees' Retirement Plan (Aerp)

The Aerospace Employees' Retirement Plan (Aerp) is a Defined Benefit (Pension) retirement plan sponsored by The Aerospace Corporation, headquartered in California. As of the 2023 Form 5500 filing, the plan reports $2.1B in total end-of-year assets and covers 2,595 participants across the Professional & Technical Services industry. The sponsor's EIN on file with the U.S. Department of Labor is 952102389, and the plan has been effective since 1961-01-01. Its filing status is currently FILING RECEIVED.

Year over year, total assets moved from $1.9B at the beginning of 2023 to $2.1B at year-end — a gain of 11.8%. Net assets (after liabilities) closed the year at $2.1B, with reported net income of $225M 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)$1.9B
Total Assets (End of Year)$2.1B
Net Assets (End of Year)$2.1B
Net Income$225M
Plan TypeDefined Benefit (Pension)
Employer EIN952102389
Plan Effective Date1961-01-01
Filing StatusFILING RECEIVED

Sponsor Plan History (The Aerospace Corporation)

Year Plans Participants Total Assets
2022 2 7,206 $2.8B
2023 2 7,912 $3.3B
2024 1 4,939 $1.5B

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is in the The Aerospace Employees' Retirement Plan (Aerp)?
As of the 2023 Form 5500 filing, The Aerospace Employees' Retirement Plan (Aerp) holds $2.1B in total assets with 2,595 participants. It is sponsored by The Aerospace Corporation.
What type of plan is The Aerospace Employees' Retirement Plan (Aerp)?
The Aerospace Employees' Retirement Plan (Aerp) is a Defined Benefit (Pension) plan. It has been effective since 1961-01-01. The plan is filed with the U.S. Department of Labor under EIN 952102389.
Who sponsors the The Aerospace Employees' Retirement Plan (Aerp)?
The Aerospace Employees' Retirement Plan (Aerp) is sponsored by The Aerospace Corporation, located in California. The sponsor's EIN is 952102389 and the plan operates in the Professional & Technical Services industry.
How did The Aerospace Employees' Retirement Plan (Aerp) perform in 2023?
The Aerospace Employees' Retirement Plan (Aerp) grew by 11.8% during 2023, moving from $1.9B to $2.1B in total assets. Net income was $225M.
Where can I find official filings for The Aerospace Employees' Retirement Plan (Aerp)?
Official Form 5500 filings for The Aerospace Employees' Retirement Plan (Aerp) are available through the U.S. Department of Labor's EFAST2 system. Search by EIN 952102389 or plan name at efast.dol.gov.
How does The Aerospace Employees' Retirement Plan (Aerp) 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 952102389.

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.