Defined Benefit (Pension)
2024 plan-year Defined Benefit (Pension) DOL Form 5500

ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF SAN DIEGO RESTATED PENSION PLAN FOR UNION EMPLOYEES

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

SAN DIEGO ZOO WILDLIFE ALLIANCE

This Defined Benefit (Pension) plan holds $98M in total assets and serves 904 participants as of 2024. It is sponsored by SAN DIEGO ZOO WILDLIFE ALLIANCE in California. The plan reported a net loss of $5M for the year.

Total Assets (2023)
$98M
Participants
904
State
Industry
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation

What the Filing Says About ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF SAN DIEGO RESTATED PENSION PLAN FOR UNION EMPLOYEES

ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF SAN DIEGO RESTATED PENSION PLAN FOR UNION EMPLOYEES is a Defined Benefit (Pension) retirement plan sponsored by SAN DIEGO ZOO WILDLIFE ALLIANCE, headquartered in California. As of the 2024 Form 5500 filing, the plan reports $98M in total end-of-year assets and covers 904 participants across the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation industry. The sponsor's EIN on file with the U.S. Department of Labor is 951648219, and the plan has been effective since 1957-07-01. Its filing status is currently FILING RECEIVED.

Year over year, total assets moved from $103M at the beginning of 2024 to $98M at year-end — a decline of 4.8%. Net assets (after liabilities) closed the year at $98M, with reported net income of $-4,931,664 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)$103M
Total Assets (End of Year)$98M
Net Assets (End of Year)$98M
Net Income$-4,931,664
Plan TypeDefined Benefit (Pension)
Employer EIN951648219
Plan Effective Date1957-07-01
Filing StatusFILING RECEIVED

Sponsor Plan History (SAN DIEGO ZOO WILDLIFE ALLIANCE)

Year Plans Participants Total Assets
2022 3 4,675 $348M
2023 3 4,712 $376M
2024 3 4,498 $391M

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is in the ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF SAN DIEGO RESTATED PENSION PLAN FOR UNION EMPLOYEES?
As of the 2024 Form 5500 filing, ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF SAN DIEGO RESTATED PENSION PLAN FOR UNION EMPLOYEES holds $98M in total assets with 904 participants. It is sponsored by SAN DIEGO ZOO WILDLIFE ALLIANCE.
What type of plan is ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF SAN DIEGO RESTATED PENSION PLAN FOR UNION EMPLOYEES?
ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF SAN DIEGO RESTATED PENSION PLAN FOR UNION EMPLOYEES is a Defined Benefit (Pension) plan. It has been effective since 1957-07-01. The plan is filed with the U.S. Department of Labor under EIN 951648219.
Who sponsors the ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF SAN DIEGO RESTATED PENSION PLAN FOR UNION EMPLOYEES?
ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF SAN DIEGO RESTATED PENSION PLAN FOR UNION EMPLOYEES is sponsored by SAN DIEGO ZOO WILDLIFE ALLIANCE, located in California. The sponsor's EIN is 951648219 and the plan operates in the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation industry.
How did ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF SAN DIEGO RESTATED PENSION PLAN FOR UNION EMPLOYEES perform in 2024?
ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF SAN DIEGO RESTATED PENSION PLAN FOR UNION EMPLOYEES declined by 4.8% during 2024, moving from $103M to $98M in total assets. Net income was $-4,931,664.
Where can I find official filings for ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF SAN DIEGO RESTATED PENSION PLAN FOR UNION EMPLOYEES?
Official Form 5500 filings for ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF SAN DIEGO RESTATED PENSION PLAN FOR UNION EMPLOYEES are available through the U.S. Department of Labor's EFAST2 system. Search by EIN 951648219 or plan name at efast.dol.gov.
How does ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF SAN DIEGO RESTATED PENSION PLAN FOR UNION EMPLOYEES 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) — original filing retrieval by EIN 951648219.

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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