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

NEEDHAM BANK DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN

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

NEEDHAM BANK

This Defined Benefit (Pension) plan holds $4M in total assets and serves 99 participants as of 2024. It is sponsored by NEEDHAM BANK in Massachusetts. The plan reported a net loss of $23M for the year.

Total Assets (2023)
$4M
Participants
99
Industry
Finance & Insurance

What the Filing Says About NEEDHAM BANK DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN

NEEDHAM BANK DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN is a Defined Benefit (Pension) retirement plan sponsored by NEEDHAM BANK, headquartered in Massachusetts. As of the 2024 Form 5500 filing, the plan reports $4M in total end-of-year assets and covers 99 participants across the Finance & Insurance industry. The sponsor's EIN on file with the U.S. Department of Labor is 843556185, and the plan has been effective since 2024-01-01. Its filing status is currently FILING RECEIVED.

Year over year, total assets moved from N/A at the beginning of 2024 to $4M at year-end. Net assets (after liabilities) closed the year at $4M, with reported net income of $-22,623,443 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 1 prior plan-year filing 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)N/A
Total Assets (End of Year)$4M
Net Assets (End of Year)$4M
Net Income$-22,623,443
Plan TypeDefined Benefit (Pension)
Employer EIN843556185
Plan Effective Date2024-01-01
Filing StatusFILING RECEIVED

Sponsor Plan History (NEEDHAM BANK)

Year Plans Participants Total Assets
2023 2 622 $59M
2024 3 730 $124M

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is in the NEEDHAM BANK DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN?
As of the 2024 Form 5500 filing, NEEDHAM BANK DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN holds $4M in total assets with 99 participants. It is sponsored by NEEDHAM BANK.
What type of plan is NEEDHAM BANK DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN?
NEEDHAM BANK DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN is a Defined Benefit (Pension) plan. It has been effective since 2024-01-01. The plan is filed with the U.S. Department of Labor under EIN 843556185.
Who sponsors the NEEDHAM BANK DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN?
NEEDHAM BANK DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN is sponsored by NEEDHAM BANK, located in Massachusetts. The sponsor's EIN is 843556185 and the plan operates in the Finance & Insurance industry.
How did NEEDHAM BANK DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN perform in 2024?
NEEDHAM BANK DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN held $4M in total assets at the end of 2024. Net income was $-22,623,443.
Where can I find official filings for NEEDHAM BANK DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN?
Official Form 5500 filings for NEEDHAM BANK DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN are available through the U.S. Department of Labor's EFAST2 system. Search by EIN 843556185 or plan name at efast.dol.gov.
How does NEEDHAM BANK DEFINED BENEFIT 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 843556185.

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 official public datasets. See our methodology for details.