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

SYMS PENSION PLAN

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

SYMS CORP.

This Defined Benefit (Pension) plan holds $11M in total assets and serves N/A participants as of 2024. It is sponsored by SYMS CORP. in New York. The plan reported a net loss of $3M for the year.

Total Assets (2023)
$11M
Participants
N/A
State
Industry
Retail Trade

What the Filing Says About SYMS PENSION PLAN

SYMS PENSION PLAN is a Defined Benefit (Pension) retirement plan sponsored by SYMS CORP., headquartered in New York. As of the 2024 Form 5500 filing, the plan reports $11M in total end-of-year assets and covers N/A participants across the Retail Trade industry. The sponsor's EIN on file with the U.S. Department of Labor is 222465228, and the plan has been effective since 1976-01-01. Its filing status is currently FILING RECEIVED.

Year over year, total assets moved from $14M at the beginning of 2024 to $11M at year-end — a decline of 22.1%. Net assets (after liabilities) closed the year at $11M, with reported net income of $-3,131,245 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)$14M
Total Assets (End of Year)$11M
Net Assets (End of Year)$11M
Net Income$-3,131,245
Plan TypeDefined Benefit (Pension)
Employer EIN222465228
Plan Effective Date1976-01-01
Filing StatusFILING RECEIVED

Sponsor Plan History (SYMS CORP.)

Year Plans Participants Total Assets
2022 1 1 $13M
2023 1 N/A $14M
2024 1 N/A $11M

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is in the SYMS PENSION PLAN?
As of the 2024 Form 5500 filing, SYMS PENSION PLAN holds $11M in total assets with N/A participants. It is sponsored by SYMS CORP..
What type of plan is SYMS PENSION PLAN?
SYMS PENSION PLAN is a Defined Benefit (Pension) plan. It has been effective since 1976-01-01. The plan is filed with the U.S. Department of Labor under EIN 222465228.
Who sponsors the SYMS PENSION PLAN?
SYMS PENSION PLAN is sponsored by SYMS CORP., located in New York. The sponsor's EIN is 222465228 and the plan operates in the Retail Trade industry.
How did SYMS PENSION PLAN perform in 2024?
SYMS PENSION PLAN declined by 22.1% during 2024, moving from $14M to $11M in total assets. Net income was $-3,131,245.
Where can I find official filings for SYMS PENSION PLAN?
Official Form 5500 filings for SYMS PENSION PLAN are available through the U.S. Department of Labor's EFAST2 system. Search by EIN 222465228 or plan name at efast.dol.gov.
How does SYMS 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 222465228.

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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