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

The University of Chicago Pension Plan for Staff Employees

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

Sponsored by The University of Chicago ยท Illinois ยท Educational Services

What the 2023 filing shows

The University of Chicago Pension Plan for Staff Employees holds $305M for 4,978 participants - about $61,215 per participant, down 6.2% over the 2024 plan year.

$305M
total plan assets (2024 EOY)
4,978
covered participants
$61,215
avg assets per participant
-6.2%
assets change YoY

The plan reported a net loss of $21M for the year โ€” a single-year figure driven by markets and benefit payments, not a measure of plan health.

Total Assets (2023)
$305M
Participants
4,978
State
Industry
Educational Services

What the Filing Says About The University of Chicago Pension Plan for Staff Employees

The University of Chicago Pension Plan for Staff Employees is a Defined Benefit (Pension) retirement plan sponsored by The University of Chicago, headquartered in Illinois. As of the 2024 Form 5500 filing, the plan reports $305M in total end-of-year assets and covers 4,978 participants across the Educational Services industry. The sponsor's EIN on file with the U.S. Department of Labor is 362177139, and the plan has been effective since 2009-01-01. Its filing status is currently FILING RECEIVED.

Year over year, total assets moved from $325M at the beginning of 2024 to $305M at year-end โ€” a decline of 6.2%. Net assets (after liabilities) closed the year at $304M, with reported net income of $-21,108,829 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)$325M
Total Assets (End of Year)$305M
Net Assets (End of Year)$304M
Net Income$-21,108,829
Plan TypeDefined Benefit (Pension)
Employer EIN362177139
Plan Effective Date2009-01-01
Filing StatusFILING RECEIVED

Sponsor Plan History (The University of Chicago)

Year Plans Participants Total Assets
2022 4 26,785 $5.9B
2023 4 27,398 $6.7B
2024 4 28,567 $7.4B

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is in the The University of Chicago Pension Plan for Staff Employees?
As of the 2024 Form 5500 filing, The University of Chicago Pension Plan for Staff Employees holds $305M in total assets with 4,978 participants. It is sponsored by The University of Chicago.
What type of plan is The University of Chicago Pension Plan for Staff Employees?
The University of Chicago Pension Plan for Staff Employees is a Defined Benefit (Pension) plan. It has been effective since 2009-01-01. The plan is filed with the U.S. Department of Labor under EIN 362177139.
Who sponsors the The University of Chicago Pension Plan for Staff Employees?
The University of Chicago Pension Plan for Staff Employees is sponsored by The University of Chicago, located in Illinois. The sponsor's EIN is 362177139 and the plan operates in the Educational Services industry.
How did The University of Chicago Pension Plan for Staff Employees perform in 2024?
The University of Chicago Pension Plan for Staff Employees declined by 6.2% during 2024, moving from $325M to $305M in total assets. Net income was $-21,108,829.
Where can I find official filings for The University of Chicago Pension Plan for Staff Employees?
Official Form 5500 filings for The University of Chicago Pension Plan for Staff Employees are available through the U.S. Department of Labor's EFAST2 system. Search by EIN 362177139 or plan name at efast.dol.gov.
How does The University of Chicago Pension Plan for Staff Employees 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 362177139.

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.