Plan Snapshot
- Plan Sponsor: American University
- Sponsor EIN: 530196549
- Sponsor Address: 4400 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE, NW, WASHINGTON, DC, 20016
- Plan Type: 403(b)
- Plan Number: 001
- Total Participants: 5,612
- Total Assets: $1.4B
Key Plan Design Features
- Auto-Enrollment: Yes
- Auto-Escalation: Yes
- Allows Roth Contributions: Yes
- Participant Loans: Yes
- Participant-Directed Investments: Yes
- ERISA Section 404(c) Fiduciary Safe Harbor: No
Plan Financials by Year
| Year | Participants | Total Assets | Employer Contrib. | Employee Contrib. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5,612 | $1.4B | $22.3M | $23.1M |
| 2023 | 2,950 | $1.3B | $22.0M | $22.4M |
| 2022 | 2,668 | $1.1B | $20.8M | $21.2M |
Service Providers (Schedule C)
Vendors paid $5,000 or more for services to the plan, ranked by total compensation (direct + indirect fees).
| Provider Name | Role | Direct Compensation | Indirect Compensation | Total Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAP FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC | Investment Advisor | $97,130 | — | $97,130 |
| FIDELITY INVS INST OPER CO, LLC | Recordkeeper | $67,149 | — | $67,149 |
| SB & COMPANY, LLC | Auditor | $20,680 | — | $20,680 |
| TIAA-CREF | Investment Advisor | $11,403 | — | $11,403 |
Verified Provider Profiles
Direct links to verified profiles of matched retirement plan providers on PlanProvider.Pro:
- FIDELITY INVS INST OPER CO, LLC — Recordkeeper
- SB & COMPANY, LLC — Auditor
- TIAA-CREF — Investment Advisor
Plan Fees & Expenses
Annual service provider fees and administrative expenses sourced from DOL Form 5500 filings.
- Total Service Provider Fees: $196,362
- Estimated Expense Ratio: 0.015% of plan assets
Historical Administrative Expenses
Breakdown of administrative expense categories reported on Form 5500 filings.
| Year | Total Admin Expenses | Investment Mgmt Fees | Contract Admin Fees | IQPA Audit Fees | Professional Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $313,288 | $51,615 | $187,697 | — | — |
| 2023 | $289,866 | $46,511 | $206,522 | — | — |
| 2022 | $253,188 | $39,249 | $10,356 | — | $203,583 |