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

Retirement Plan for Employees of the Knight Foundation

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

Sponsored by John S. and James L. Knight Foundation · Florida · Other Services

What the 2023 filing shows

Retirement Plan for Employees of the Knight Foundation holds $20M for 65 participants — about $311,965 per participant, up 4.7% over the 2024 plan year.

$20M
total plan assets (2024 EOY)
65
covered participants
$311,965
avg assets per participant
+4.7%
assets growth YoY
Total Assets (2023)
$20M
Participants
65
State
Industry
Other Services

What the Filing Says About Retirement Plan for Employees of the Knight Foundation

Retirement Plan for Employees of the Knight Foundation is a Defined Benefit (Pension) retirement plan sponsored by John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, headquartered in Florida. As of the 2024 Form 5500 filing, the plan reports $20M in total end-of-year assets and covers 65 participants across the Other Services industry. The sponsor's EIN on file with the U.S. Department of Labor is 650464177, and the plan has been effective since 1978-01-01. Its filing status is currently FILING RECEIVED.

Year over year, total assets moved from $19M at the beginning of 2024 to $20M at year-end — a gain of 4.7%. Net assets (after liabilities) closed the year at $20M, with reported net income of $909K 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)$19M
Total Assets (End of Year)$20M
Net Assets (End of Year)$20M
Net Income$909K
Plan TypeDefined Benefit (Pension)
Employer EIN650464177
Plan Effective Date1978-01-01
Filing StatusFILING RECEIVED

Sponsor Plan History (John S. and James L. Knight Foundation)

Year Plans Participants Total Assets
2022 1 55 $16M
2023 1 61 $19M
2024 2 125 $43M

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is in the Retirement Plan for Employees of the Knight Foundation?
As of the 2024 Form 5500 filing, Retirement Plan for Employees of the Knight Foundation holds $20M in total assets with 65 participants. It is sponsored by John S. and James L. Knight Foundation.
What type of plan is Retirement Plan for Employees of the Knight Foundation?
Retirement Plan for Employees of the Knight Foundation is a Defined Benefit (Pension) plan. It has been effective since 1978-01-01. The plan is filed with the U.S. Department of Labor under EIN 650464177.
Who sponsors the Retirement Plan for Employees of the Knight Foundation?
Retirement Plan for Employees of the Knight Foundation is sponsored by John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, located in Florida. The sponsor's EIN is 650464177 and the plan operates in the Other Services industry.
How did Retirement Plan for Employees of the Knight Foundation perform in 2024?
Retirement Plan for Employees of the Knight Foundation grew by 4.7% during 2024, moving from $19M to $20M in total assets. Net income was $909K.
Where can I find official filings for Retirement Plan for Employees of the Knight Foundation?
Official Form 5500 filings for Retirement Plan for Employees of the Knight Foundation are available through the U.S. Department of Labor's EFAST2 system. Search by EIN 650464177 or plan name at efast.dol.gov.
How does Retirement Plan for Employees of the Knight Foundation 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 650464177.

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.