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

Block Communications Retirement Plan

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

Sponsored by Block Communications, Inc. · Ohio · Information & Media

What the 2023 filing shows

Block Communications Retirement Plan holds $82M for 122 participants — about $674,996 per participant, up 0.0% over the 2024 plan year.

$82M
total plan assets (2024 EOY)
122
covered participants
$674,996
avg assets per participant
+0.0%
assets growth YoY

The plan reported a net loss of $4K for the year — a single-year figure driven by markets and benefit payments, not a measure of plan health.

Total Assets (2023)
$82M
Participants
122
State
Industry
Information & Media

What the Filing Says About Block Communications Retirement Plan

Block Communications Retirement Plan is a Defined Benefit (Pension) retirement plan sponsored by Block Communications, Inc., headquartered in Ohio. As of the 2024 Form 5500 filing, the plan reports $82M in total end-of-year assets and covers 122 participants across the Information & Media industry. The sponsor's EIN on file with the U.S. Department of Labor is 344374555, and the plan has been effective since 1945-12-31. Its filing status is currently FILING RECEIVED.

Year over year, total assets moved from $82M at the beginning of 2024 to $82M at year-end — a gain of 0.0%. Net assets (after liabilities) closed the year at $82M, with reported net income of $-3,939 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)$82M
Total Assets (End of Year)$82M
Net Assets (End of Year)$82M
Net Income$-3,939
Plan TypeDefined Benefit (Pension)
Employer EIN344374555
Plan Effective Date1945-12-31
Filing StatusFILING RECEIVED

Sponsor Plan History (Block Communications, Inc.)

Year Plans Participants Total Assets
2022 2 1,363 $241M
2023 2 1,403 $276M
2024 2 1,451 $293M

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is in the Block Communications Retirement Plan?
As of the 2024 Form 5500 filing, Block Communications Retirement Plan holds $82M in total assets with 122 participants. It is sponsored by Block Communications, Inc..
What type of plan is Block Communications Retirement Plan?
Block Communications Retirement Plan is a Defined Benefit (Pension) plan. It has been effective since 1945-12-31. The plan is filed with the U.S. Department of Labor under EIN 344374555.
Who sponsors the Block Communications Retirement Plan?
Block Communications Retirement Plan is sponsored by Block Communications, Inc., located in Ohio. The sponsor's EIN is 344374555 and the plan operates in the Information & Media industry.
How did Block Communications Retirement Plan perform in 2024?
Block Communications Retirement Plan grew by 0.0% during 2024, moving from $82M to $82M in total assets. Net income was $-3,939.
Where can I find official filings for Block Communications Retirement Plan?
Official Form 5500 filings for Block Communications Retirement Plan are available through the U.S. Department of Labor's EFAST2 system. Search by EIN 344374555 or plan name at efast.dol.gov.
How does Block Communications Retirement 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 344374555.

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.