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

Cleveland-Cliffs Combined Pension Plan

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

Sponsored by Cleveland-Cliffs Steel Corporation ยท Ohio ยท Manufacturing

What the 2023 filing shows

Cleveland-Cliffs Combined Pension Plan holds $1.5B for 2,727 participants - about $539,430 per participant, down 1.7% over the 2024 plan year.

$1.5B
total plan assets (2024 EOY)
2,727
covered participants
$539,430
avg assets per participant
-1.7%
assets change YoY

The plan reported a net loss of $26M for the year โ€” a single-year figure driven by markets and benefit payments, not a measure of plan health.

Total Assets (2023)
$1.5B
Participants
2,727
State
Industry
Manufacturing

What the Filing Says About Cleveland-Cliffs Combined Pension Plan

Cleveland-Cliffs Combined Pension Plan is a Defined Benefit (Pension) retirement plan sponsored by Cleveland-Cliffs Steel Corporation, headquartered in Ohio. As of the 2024 Form 5500 filing, the plan reports $1.5B in total end-of-year assets and covers 2,727 participants across the Manufacturing industry. The sponsor's EIN on file with the U.S. Department of Labor is 311267098, and the plan has been effective since 1950-01-01. Its filing status is currently FILING RECEIVED.

Year over year, total assets moved from $1.5B at the beginning of 2024 to $1.5B at year-end โ€” a decline of 1.7%. Net assets (after liabilities) closed the year at $1.5B, with reported net income of $-26,316,332 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)$1.5B
Total Assets (End of Year)$1.5B
Net Assets (End of Year)$1.5B
Net Income$-26,316,332
Plan TypeDefined Benefit (Pension)
Employer EIN311267098
Plan Effective Date1950-01-01
Filing StatusFILING RECEIVED

Sponsor Plan History (Cleveland-Cliffs Steel Corporation)

Year Plans Participants Total Assets
2022 4 9,922 $2.4B
2023 4 10,419 $2.8B
2024 4 9,597 $2.9B

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is in the Cleveland-Cliffs Combined Pension Plan?
As of the 2024 Form 5500 filing, Cleveland-Cliffs Combined Pension Plan holds $1.5B in total assets with 2,727 participants. It is sponsored by Cleveland-Cliffs Steel Corporation.
What type of plan is Cleveland-Cliffs Combined Pension Plan?
Cleveland-Cliffs Combined Pension Plan is a Defined Benefit (Pension) plan. It has been effective since 1950-01-01. The plan is filed with the U.S. Department of Labor under EIN 311267098.
Who sponsors the Cleveland-Cliffs Combined Pension Plan?
Cleveland-Cliffs Combined Pension Plan is sponsored by Cleveland-Cliffs Steel Corporation, located in Ohio. The sponsor's EIN is 311267098 and the plan operates in the Manufacturing industry.
How did Cleveland-Cliffs Combined Pension Plan perform in 2024?
Cleveland-Cliffs Combined Pension Plan declined by 1.7% during 2024, moving from $1.5B to $1.5B in total assets. Net income was $-26,316,332.
Where can I find official filings for Cleveland-Cliffs Combined Pension Plan?
Official Form 5500 filings for Cleveland-Cliffs Combined Pension Plan are available through the U.S. Department of Labor's EFAST2 system. Search by EIN 311267098 or plan name at efast.dol.gov.
How does Cleveland-Cliffs Combined 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 311267098.

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.