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

SOUND RETIREMENT TRUST

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

BOARD OF TRUSTEES, SOUND RETIREMENT TRUST

This Defined Benefit (Pension) plan holds $2.6B in total assets and serves 93,701 participants as of 2023. It is sponsored by BOARD OF TRUSTEES, SOUND RETIREMENT TRUST in Washington. The plan reported positive net income of $6M for the year.

Total Assets (2023)
$2.6B
Participants
93,701
State
Industry
Retail Trade

What the Filing Says About SOUND RETIREMENT TRUST

SOUND RETIREMENT TRUST is a Defined Benefit (Pension) retirement plan sponsored by BOARD OF TRUSTEES, SOUND RETIREMENT TRUST, headquartered in Washington. As of the 2023 Form 5500 filing, the plan reports $2.6B in total end-of-year assets and covers 93,701 participants across the Retail Trade industry. The sponsor's EIN on file with the U.S. Department of Labor is 916069306, and the plan has been effective since 1965-10-01. Its filing status is currently FILING RECEIVED.

Year over year, total assets moved from $2.6B at the beginning of 2023 to $2.6B at year-end — a decline of 0.2%. Net assets (after liabilities) closed the year at $2.5B, with reported net income of $6M 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)$2.6B
Total Assets (End of Year)$2.6B
Net Assets (End of Year)$2.5B
Net Income$6M
Plan TypeDefined Benefit (Pension)
Employer EIN916069306
Plan Effective Date1965-10-01
Filing StatusFILING RECEIVED

Sponsor Plan History (BOARD OF TRUSTEES, SOUND RETIREMENT TRUST)

Year Plans Participants Total Assets
2022 1 105,428 $2.6B
2023 1 93,701 $2.6B

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is in the SOUND RETIREMENT TRUST?
As of the 2023 Form 5500 filing, SOUND RETIREMENT TRUST holds $2.6B in total assets with 93,701 participants. It is sponsored by BOARD OF TRUSTEES, SOUND RETIREMENT TRUST.
What type of plan is SOUND RETIREMENT TRUST?
SOUND RETIREMENT TRUST is a Defined Benefit (Pension) plan. It has been effective since 1965-10-01. The plan is filed with the U.S. Department of Labor under EIN 916069306.
Who sponsors the SOUND RETIREMENT TRUST?
SOUND RETIREMENT TRUST is sponsored by BOARD OF TRUSTEES, SOUND RETIREMENT TRUST, located in Washington. The sponsor's EIN is 916069306 and the plan operates in the Retail Trade industry.
How did SOUND RETIREMENT TRUST perform in 2023?
SOUND RETIREMENT TRUST declined by 0.2% during 2023, moving from $2.6B to $2.6B in total assets. Net income was $6M.
Where can I find official filings for SOUND RETIREMENT TRUST?
Official Form 5500 filings for SOUND RETIREMENT TRUST are available through the U.S. Department of Labor's EFAST2 system. Search by EIN 916069306 or plan name at efast.dol.gov.
How does SOUND RETIREMENT TRUST 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 916069306.

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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