401(k)
2024 plan-year 401(k) DOL Form 5500

Merrill Farms, LLC Retirement Plan & Trust

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

Sponsored by Merrill Farms, LLC ยท California ยท Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing

What the 2023 filing shows

Merrill Farms, LLC Retirement Plan & Trust holds $17M for 219 participants - about $76,575 per participant, up 20.2% over the 2024 plan year.

$17M
total plan assets (2024 EOY)
219
covered participants
$76,575
avg assets per participant
+20.2%
assets growth YoY
Total Assets (2023)
$17M
Participants
219
State
Industry
Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing

What the Filing Says About Merrill Farms, LLC Retirement Plan & Trust

Merrill Farms, LLC Retirement Plan & Trust is a 401(k) retirement plan sponsored by Merrill Farms, LLC, headquartered in California. As of the 2024 Form 5500 filing, the plan reports $17M in total end-of-year assets and covers 219 participants across the Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing industry. The sponsor's EIN on file with the U.S. Department of Labor is 770545932, and the plan has been effective since 1987-04-01. Its filing status is currently FILING RECEIVED.

Year over year, total assets moved from $14M at the beginning of 2024 to $17M at year-end โ€” a gain of 20.2%. Net assets (after liabilities) closed the year at $17M, with reported net income of $3M 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 โ€” 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)$14M
Total Assets (End of Year)$17M
Net Assets (End of Year)$17M
Net Income$3M
Plan Type401(k)
Employer EIN770545932
Plan Effective Date1987-04-01
Filing StatusFILING RECEIVED

Sponsor Plan History (Merrill Farms, LLC)

Year Plans Participants Total Assets
2022 1 172 $12M
2023 1 164 $14M
2024 1 219 $17M

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is in the Merrill Farms, LLC Retirement Plan & Trust?
As of the 2024 Form 5500 filing, Merrill Farms, LLC Retirement Plan & Trust holds $17M in total assets with 219 participants. It is sponsored by Merrill Farms, LLC.
What type of plan is Merrill Farms, LLC Retirement Plan & Trust?
Merrill Farms, LLC Retirement Plan & Trust is a 401(k) plan. It has been effective since 1987-04-01. The plan is filed with the U.S. Department of Labor under EIN 770545932.
Who sponsors the Merrill Farms, LLC Retirement Plan & Trust?
Merrill Farms, LLC Retirement Plan & Trust is sponsored by Merrill Farms, LLC, located in California. The sponsor's EIN is 770545932 and the plan operates in the Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing industry.
How did Merrill Farms, LLC Retirement Plan & Trust perform in 2024?
Merrill Farms, LLC Retirement Plan & Trust grew by 20.2% during 2024, moving from $14M to $17M in total assets. Net income was $3M.
Where can I find official filings for Merrill Farms, LLC Retirement Plan & Trust?
Official Form 5500 filings for Merrill Farms, LLC Retirement Plan & Trust are available through the U.S. Department of Labor's EFAST2 system. Search by EIN 770545932 or plan name at efast.dol.gov.
How does Merrill Farms, LLC Retirement Plan & 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 2024.

Source: DOL EFAST2 filing system (efast.dol.gov) โ€” original filing retrieval by EIN 770545932.

Reference: IRS Publication 560 โ€” Retirement Plans for Small Business, contribution-limit rules.

Reference: IRS Publication 590-B โ€” 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.