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

PIPE FITTERS ASSOCIATION L.U. 597, U.A. 401(K) PLA

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

TRUSTEES OF PIPE FITTERS ASSOCIATION LOCAL 597

This 401(k) plan holds $2.5B in total assets and serves 9,298 participants as of 2024. It is sponsored by TRUSTEES OF PIPE FITTERS ASSOCIATION LOCAL 597 in Illinois. The plan reported positive net income of $335M for the year.

Total Assets (2023)
$2.5B
Participants
9,298
State
Industry
Construction

What the Filing Says About PIPE FITTERS ASSOCIATION L.U. 597, U.A. 401(K) PLA

PIPE FITTERS ASSOCIATION L.U. 597, U.A. 401(K) PLA is a 401(k) retirement plan sponsored by TRUSTEES OF PIPE FITTERS ASSOCIATION LOCAL 597, headquartered in Illinois. As of the 2024 Form 5500 filing, the plan reports $2.5B in total end-of-year assets and covers 9,298 participants across the Construction industry. The sponsor's EIN on file with the U.S. Department of Labor is 361820310, and the plan has been effective since 1999-01-01. Its filing status is currently FILING RECEIVED.

Year over year, total assets moved from $2.2B at the beginning of 2024 to $2.5B at year-end — a gain of 15.6%. Net assets (after liabilities) closed the year at $2.5B, with reported net income of $335M 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)$2.2B
Total Assets (End of Year)$2.5B
Net Assets (End of Year)$2.5B
Net Income$335M
Plan Type401(k)
Employer EIN361820310
Plan Effective Date1999-01-01
Filing StatusFILING RECEIVED

Sponsor Plan History (TRUSTEES OF PIPE FITTERS ASSOCIATION LOCAL 597)

Year Plans Participants Total Assets
2022 1 9,124 $1.8B
2023 1 9,128 $2.2B
2024 1 9,298 $2.5B

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is in the PIPE FITTERS ASSOCIATION L.U. 597, U.A. 401(K) PLA?
As of the 2024 Form 5500 filing, PIPE FITTERS ASSOCIATION L.U. 597, U.A. 401(K) PLA holds $2.5B in total assets with 9,298 participants. It is sponsored by TRUSTEES OF PIPE FITTERS ASSOCIATION LOCAL 597.
What type of plan is PIPE FITTERS ASSOCIATION L.U. 597, U.A. 401(K) PLA?
PIPE FITTERS ASSOCIATION L.U. 597, U.A. 401(K) PLA is a 401(k) plan. It has been effective since 1999-01-01. The plan is filed with the U.S. Department of Labor under EIN 361820310.
Who sponsors the PIPE FITTERS ASSOCIATION L.U. 597, U.A. 401(K) PLA?
PIPE FITTERS ASSOCIATION L.U. 597, U.A. 401(K) PLA is sponsored by TRUSTEES OF PIPE FITTERS ASSOCIATION LOCAL 597, located in Illinois. The sponsor's EIN is 361820310 and the plan operates in the Construction industry.
How did PIPE FITTERS ASSOCIATION L.U. 597, U.A. 401(K) PLA perform in 2024?
PIPE FITTERS ASSOCIATION L.U. 597, U.A. 401(K) PLA grew by 15.6% during 2024, moving from $2.2B to $2.5B in total assets. Net income was $335M.
Where can I find official filings for PIPE FITTERS ASSOCIATION L.U. 597, U.A. 401(K) PLA?
Official Form 5500 filings for PIPE FITTERS ASSOCIATION L.U. 597, U.A. 401(K) PLA are available through the U.S. Department of Labor's EFAST2 system. Search by EIN 361820310 or plan name at efast.dol.gov.
How does PIPE FITTERS ASSOCIATION L.U. 597, U.A. 401(K) PLA 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 361820310.

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 official public datasets. See our methodology for details.