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

Southwest Airlines Federal Credit Union Pension Plan

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

Sponsored by Southwest Airlines Federal Credit Union ยท Texas ยท Finance & Insurance

What the 2023 filing shows

Southwest Airlines Federal Credit Union Pension Plan holds $34M for 107 participants - about $313,680 per participant, up 11.2% over the 2024 plan year.

$34M
total plan assets (2024 EOY)
107
covered participants
$313,680
avg assets per participant
+11.2%
assets growth YoY
Total Assets (2023)
$34M
Participants
107
State
Industry
Finance & Insurance

What the Filing Says About Southwest Airlines Federal Credit Union Pension Plan

Southwest Airlines Federal Credit Union Pension Plan is a Defined Benefit (Pension) retirement plan sponsored by Southwest Airlines Federal Credit Union, headquartered in Texas. As of the 2024 Form 5500 filing, the plan reports $34M in total end-of-year assets and covers 107 participants across the Finance & Insurance industry. The sponsor's EIN on file with the U.S. Department of Labor is 751486899, and the plan has been effective since 2004-01-01. Its filing status is currently FILING RECEIVED.

Year over year, total assets moved from $30M at the beginning of 2024 to $34M at year-end โ€” a gain of 11.2%. Net assets (after liabilities) closed the year at $34M, 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)$30M
Total Assets (End of Year)$34M
Net Assets (End of Year)$34M
Net Income$3M
Plan TypeDefined Benefit (Pension)
Employer EIN751486899
Plan Effective Date2004-01-01
Filing StatusFILING RECEIVED

Sponsor Plan History (Southwest Airlines Federal Credit Union)

Year Plans Participants Total Assets
2022 2 186 $35M
2023 2 190 $39M
2024 2 217 $44M

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is in the Southwest Airlines Federal Credit Union Pension Plan?
As of the 2024 Form 5500 filing, Southwest Airlines Federal Credit Union Pension Plan holds $34M in total assets with 107 participants. It is sponsored by Southwest Airlines Federal Credit Union.
What type of plan is Southwest Airlines Federal Credit Union Pension Plan?
Southwest Airlines Federal Credit Union Pension Plan is a Defined Benefit (Pension) plan. It has been effective since 2004-01-01. The plan is filed with the U.S. Department of Labor under EIN 751486899.
Who sponsors the Southwest Airlines Federal Credit Union Pension Plan?
Southwest Airlines Federal Credit Union Pension Plan is sponsored by Southwest Airlines Federal Credit Union, located in Texas. The sponsor's EIN is 751486899 and the plan operates in the Finance & Insurance industry.
How did Southwest Airlines Federal Credit Union Pension Plan perform in 2024?
Southwest Airlines Federal Credit Union Pension Plan grew by 11.2% during 2024, moving from $30M to $34M in total assets. Net income was $3M.
Where can I find official filings for Southwest Airlines Federal Credit Union Pension Plan?
Official Form 5500 filings for Southwest Airlines Federal Credit Union Pension Plan are available through the U.S. Department of Labor's EFAST2 system. Search by EIN 751486899 or plan name at efast.dol.gov.
How does Southwest Airlines Federal Credit Union 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) โ€” original filing retrieval by EIN 751486899.

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.