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

GROW AMERICA DEFINED BENEFIT PENSION PLAN

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

GROW AMERICA

This Defined Benefit (Pension) plan holds $27M in total assets and serves 70 participants as of 2024. It is sponsored by GROW AMERICA in New York. The plan reported positive net income of $14K for the year.

Total Assets (2023)
$27M
Participants
70
State
Industry
Professional & Technical Services

What the Filing Says About GROW AMERICA DEFINED BENEFIT PENSION PLAN

GROW AMERICA DEFINED BENEFIT PENSION PLAN is a Defined Benefit (Pension) retirement plan sponsored by GROW AMERICA, headquartered in New York. As of the 2024 Form 5500 filing, the plan reports $27M in total end-of-year assets and covers 70 participants across the Professional & Technical Services industry. The sponsor's EIN on file with the U.S. Department of Labor is 136532871, and the plan has been effective since 2000-01-01. Its filing status is currently FILING RECEIVED.

Year over year, total assets moved from $27M at the beginning of 2024 to $27M at year-end — a gain of 0.1%. Net assets (after liabilities) closed the year at $27M, with reported net income of $14K 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.

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)$27M
Total Assets (End of Year)$27M
Net Assets (End of Year)$27M
Net Income$14K
Plan TypeDefined Benefit (Pension)
Employer EIN136532871
Plan Effective Date2000-01-01
Filing StatusFILING RECEIVED

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is in the GROW AMERICA DEFINED BENEFIT PENSION PLAN?
As of the 2024 Form 5500 filing, GROW AMERICA DEFINED BENEFIT PENSION PLAN holds $27M in total assets with 70 participants. It is sponsored by GROW AMERICA.
What type of plan is GROW AMERICA DEFINED BENEFIT PENSION PLAN?
GROW AMERICA DEFINED BENEFIT PENSION PLAN is a Defined Benefit (Pension) plan. It has been effective since 2000-01-01. The plan is filed with the U.S. Department of Labor under EIN 136532871.
Who sponsors the GROW AMERICA DEFINED BENEFIT PENSION PLAN?
GROW AMERICA DEFINED BENEFIT PENSION PLAN is sponsored by GROW AMERICA, located in New York. The sponsor's EIN is 136532871 and the plan operates in the Professional & Technical Services industry.
How did GROW AMERICA DEFINED BENEFIT PENSION PLAN perform in 2024?
GROW AMERICA DEFINED BENEFIT PENSION PLAN grew by 0.1% during 2024, moving from $27M to $27M in total assets. Net income was $14K.
Where can I find official filings for GROW AMERICA DEFINED BENEFIT PENSION PLAN?
Official Form 5500 filings for GROW AMERICA DEFINED BENEFIT PENSION PLAN are available through the U.S. Department of Labor's EFAST2 system. Search by EIN 136532871 or plan name at efast.dol.gov.
How does GROW AMERICA DEFINED BENEFIT 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 136532871.

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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