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

Bedford, Freeman and Worth Publishing Group, L.L.C Pension Plan

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

Sponsored by Bedford, Freeman & Worth Publishing Group, LLC · New York · Information & Media

What the 2023 filing shows

Bedford, Freeman and Worth Publishing Group, L.L.C Pension Plan holds $229K for 109 participants — about $2,104 per participant, down 98.4% over the 2024 plan year.

$229K
total plan assets (2024 EOY)
109
covered participants
$2,104
avg assets per participant
-98.4%
assets change YoY

The plan reported a net loss of $14M for the year — a single-year figure driven by markets and benefit payments, not a measure of plan health.

Total Assets (2023)
$229K
Participants
109
State
Industry
Information & Media

What the Filing Says About Bedford, Freeman and Worth Publishing Group, L.L.C Pension Plan

Bedford, Freeman and Worth Publishing Group, L.L.C Pension Plan is a Defined Benefit (Pension) retirement plan sponsored by Bedford, Freeman & Worth Publishing Group, LLC, headquartered in New York. As of the 2024 Form 5500 filing, the plan reports $229K in total end-of-year assets and covers 109 participants across the Information & Media industry. The sponsor's EIN on file with the U.S. Department of Labor is 134047605, and the plan has been effective since 1985-01-01. Its filing status is currently FILING RECEIVED.

Year over year, total assets moved from $14M at the beginning of 2024 to $229K at year-end — a decline of 98.4%. Net assets (after liabilities) closed the year at $229K, with reported net income of $-13,933,485 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)$229K
Net Assets (End of Year)$229K
Net Income$-13,933,485
Plan TypeDefined Benefit (Pension)
Employer EIN134047605
Plan Effective Date1985-01-01
Filing StatusFILING RECEIVED

Sponsor Plan History (Bedford, Freeman & Worth Publishing Group, LLC)

Year Plans Participants Total Assets
2022 1 122 $12M
2023 1 113 $14M
2024 1 109 $229K

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is in the Bedford, Freeman and Worth Publishing Group, L.L.C Pension Plan?
As of the 2024 Form 5500 filing, Bedford, Freeman and Worth Publishing Group, L.L.C Pension Plan holds $229K in total assets with 109 participants. It is sponsored by Bedford, Freeman & Worth Publishing Group, LLC.
What type of plan is Bedford, Freeman and Worth Publishing Group, L.L.C Pension Plan?
Bedford, Freeman and Worth Publishing Group, L.L.C Pension Plan is a Defined Benefit (Pension) plan. It has been effective since 1985-01-01. The plan is filed with the U.S. Department of Labor under EIN 134047605.
Who sponsors the Bedford, Freeman and Worth Publishing Group, L.L.C Pension Plan?
Bedford, Freeman and Worth Publishing Group, L.L.C Pension Plan is sponsored by Bedford, Freeman & Worth Publishing Group, LLC, located in New York. The sponsor's EIN is 134047605 and the plan operates in the Information & Media industry.
How did Bedford, Freeman and Worth Publishing Group, L.L.C Pension Plan perform in 2024?
Bedford, Freeman and Worth Publishing Group, L.L.C Pension Plan declined by 98.4% during 2024, moving from $14M to $229K in total assets. Net income was $-13,933,485.
Where can I find official filings for Bedford, Freeman and Worth Publishing Group, L.L.C Pension Plan?
Official Form 5500 filings for Bedford, Freeman and Worth Publishing Group, L.L.C Pension Plan are available through the U.S. Department of Labor's EFAST2 system. Search by EIN 134047605 or plan name at efast.dol.gov.
How does Bedford, Freeman and Worth Publishing Group, L.L.C 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 134047605.

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.