Profit Sharing
2024 plan-year Profit Sharing DOL Form 5500

WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLAN

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

WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE

This Profit Sharing plan holds $687M in total assets and serves 1,493 participants as of 2024. It is sponsored by WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE in Massachusetts. The plan reported positive net income of $60M for the year.

Total Assets (2023)
$687M
Participants
1,493
Industry
Educational Services

What the Filing Says About WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLAN

WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLAN is a Profit Sharing retirement plan sponsored by WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE, headquartered in Massachusetts. As of the 2024 Form 5500 filing, the plan reports $687M in total end-of-year assets and covers 1,493 participants across the Educational Services industry. The sponsor's EIN on file with the U.S. Department of Labor is 042121659, and the plan has been effective since 1920-05-01. Its filing status is currently FILING RECEIVED.

Year over year, total assets moved from $627M at the beginning of 2024 to $687M at year-end — a gain of 9.6%. Net assets (after liabilities) closed the year at $687M, with reported net income of $60M 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)$627M
Total Assets (End of Year)$687M
Net Assets (End of Year)$687M
Net Income$60M
Plan TypeProfit Sharing
Employer EIN042121659
Plan Effective Date1920-05-01
Filing StatusFILING RECEIVED

Sponsor Plan History (WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE)

Year Plans Participants Total Assets
2022 1 1,608 $557M
2023 1 1,485 $627M
2024 1 1,493 $687M

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is in the WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLAN?
As of the 2024 Form 5500 filing, WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLAN holds $687M in total assets with 1,493 participants. It is sponsored by WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE.
What type of plan is WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLAN?
WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLAN is a Profit Sharing plan. It has been effective since 1920-05-01. The plan is filed with the U.S. Department of Labor under EIN 042121659.
Who sponsors the WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLAN?
WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLAN is sponsored by WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE, located in Massachusetts. The sponsor's EIN is 042121659 and the plan operates in the Educational Services industry.
How did WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLAN perform in 2024?
WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLAN grew by 9.6% during 2024, moving from $627M to $687M in total assets. Net income was $60M.
Where can I find official filings for WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLAN?
Official Form 5500 filings for WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLAN are available through the U.S. Department of Labor's EFAST2 system. Search by EIN 042121659 or plan name at efast.dol.gov.
How does WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE DEFINED CONTRIBUTION 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 042121659.

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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