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

I.B.E.W. LOCAL 540 PENSION FUND

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

I.B.E.W. LOCAL 540 PENSION FUND

This Defined Benefit (Pension) plan holds $126M in total assets and serves 540 participants as of 2023. It is sponsored by I.B.E.W. LOCAL 540 PENSION FUND in Ohio. The plan reported positive net income of $15M for the year.

Total Assets (2023)
$126M
Participants
540
State
Industry
Construction

What the Filing Says About I.B.E.W. LOCAL 540 PENSION FUND

I.B.E.W. LOCAL 540 PENSION FUND is a Defined Benefit (Pension) retirement plan sponsored by I.B.E.W. LOCAL 540 PENSION FUND, headquartered in Ohio. As of the 2023 Form 5500 filing, the plan reports $126M in total end-of-year assets and covers 540 participants across the Construction industry. The sponsor's EIN on file with the U.S. Department of Labor is 346701444, and the plan has been effective since 1972-06-07. Its filing status is currently FILING RECEIVED.

Year over year, total assets moved from $111M at the beginning of 2023 to $126M at year-end — a gain of 14.0%. Net assets (after liabilities) closed the year at $126M, with reported net income of $15M 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)$111M
Total Assets (End of Year)$126M
Net Assets (End of Year)$126M
Net Income$15M
Plan TypeDefined Benefit (Pension)
Employer EIN346701444
Plan Effective Date1972-06-07
Filing StatusFILING RECEIVED

Sponsor Plan History (I.B.E.W. LOCAL 540 PENSION FUND)

Year Plans Participants Total Assets
2022 1 520 $111M
2023 1 540 $126M

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is in the I.B.E.W. LOCAL 540 PENSION FUND?
As of the 2023 Form 5500 filing, I.B.E.W. LOCAL 540 PENSION FUND holds $126M in total assets with 540 participants. It is sponsored by I.B.E.W. LOCAL 540 PENSION FUND.
What type of plan is I.B.E.W. LOCAL 540 PENSION FUND?
I.B.E.W. LOCAL 540 PENSION FUND is a Defined Benefit (Pension) plan. It has been effective since 1972-06-07. The plan is filed with the U.S. Department of Labor under EIN 346701444.
Who sponsors the I.B.E.W. LOCAL 540 PENSION FUND?
I.B.E.W. LOCAL 540 PENSION FUND is sponsored by I.B.E.W. LOCAL 540 PENSION FUND, located in Ohio. The sponsor's EIN is 346701444 and the plan operates in the Construction industry.
How did I.B.E.W. LOCAL 540 PENSION FUND perform in 2023?
I.B.E.W. LOCAL 540 PENSION FUND grew by 14.0% during 2023, moving from $111M to $126M in total assets. Net income was $15M.
Where can I find official filings for I.B.E.W. LOCAL 540 PENSION FUND?
Official Form 5500 filings for I.B.E.W. LOCAL 540 PENSION FUND are available through the U.S. Department of Labor's EFAST2 system. Search by EIN 346701444 or plan name at efast.dol.gov.
How does I.B.E.W. LOCAL 540 PENSION FUND 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 346701444.

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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