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

George W. Prescott Publishing Pension Plan

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

Sponsored by George W. Prescott Publishing Company LLC · Massachusetts · Information & Media

What the 2023 filing shows

George W. Prescott Publishing Pension Plan holds $18M for 18 participants — about $1.0M per participant, down 0.3% over the 2024 plan year.

$18M
total plan assets (2024 EOY)
18
covered participants
$1.0M
avg assets per participant
-0.3%
assets change YoY

The plan reported a net loss of $54K for the year — a single-year figure driven by markets and benefit payments, not a measure of plan health.

Total Assets (2023)
$18M
Participants
18
Industry
Information & Media

What the Filing Says About George W. Prescott Publishing Pension Plan

George W. Prescott Publishing Pension Plan is a Defined Benefit (Pension) retirement plan sponsored by George W. Prescott Publishing Company LLC, headquartered in Massachusetts. As of the 2024 Form 5500 filing, the plan reports $18M in total end-of-year assets and covers 18 participants across the Information & Media industry. The sponsor's EIN on file with the U.S. Department of Labor is 810584668, and the plan has been effective since 1973-01-01. Its filing status is currently FILING RECEIVED.

Year over year, total assets moved from $18M at the beginning of 2024 to $18M at year-end — a decline of 0.3%. Net assets (after liabilities) closed the year at $18M, with reported net income of $-53,771 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)$18M
Total Assets (End of Year)$18M
Net Assets (End of Year)$18M
Net Income$-53,771
Plan TypeDefined Benefit (Pension)
Employer EIN810584668
Plan Effective Date1973-01-01
Filing StatusFILING RECEIVED

Sponsor Plan History (George W. Prescott Publishing Company LLC)

Year Plans Participants Total Assets
2022 1 30 $17M
2023 1 20 $18M
2024 1 18 $18M

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is in the George W. Prescott Publishing Pension Plan?
As of the 2024 Form 5500 filing, George W. Prescott Publishing Pension Plan holds $18M in total assets with 18 participants. It is sponsored by George W. Prescott Publishing Company LLC.
What type of plan is George W. Prescott Publishing Pension Plan?
George W. Prescott Publishing Pension Plan is a Defined Benefit (Pension) plan. It has been effective since 1973-01-01. The plan is filed with the U.S. Department of Labor under EIN 810584668.
Who sponsors the George W. Prescott Publishing Pension Plan?
George W. Prescott Publishing Pension Plan is sponsored by George W. Prescott Publishing Company LLC, located in Massachusetts. The sponsor's EIN is 810584668 and the plan operates in the Information & Media industry.
How did George W. Prescott Publishing Pension Plan perform in 2024?
George W. Prescott Publishing Pension Plan declined by 0.3% during 2024, moving from $18M to $18M in total assets. Net income was $-53,771.
Where can I find official filings for George W. Prescott Publishing Pension Plan?
Official Form 5500 filings for George W. Prescott Publishing Pension Plan are available through the U.S. Department of Labor's EFAST2 system. Search by EIN 810584668 or plan name at efast.dol.gov.
How does George W. Prescott Publishing Pension Plan 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 810584668.

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.