Plan Snapshot
- Plan Sponsor: Ascendis Pharma, INC.
- Sponsor EIN: 261969053
- Sponsor Address: 1000 PAGE MILL ROAD, PALO ALTO, CA, 94304
- Plan Type: 401(k)
- Plan Number: 001
- Total Participants: 542
- Total Assets: $52.8M
Key Plan Design Features
- Auto-Enrollment: Yes
- Auto-Escalation: No
- Allows Roth Contributions: No
- Participant Loans: No
- Participant-Directed Investments: Yes
- ERISA Section 404(c) Fiduciary Safe Harbor: Yes
Plan Financials by Year
| Year | Participants | Total Assets | Employer Contrib. | Employee Contrib. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 542 | $52.8M | $0 | $0 |
| 2024 | 294 | $37.9M | $2.8M | $5.6M |
| 2023 | 322 | $27.8M | $2.6M | $5.9M |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMPOWER ANNUITY INSURANCE COMPANY O | Recordkeeper | $62,232 | — | $62,232 |
| RESOURCES INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC | Investment Advisor | $11,266 | — | $11,266 |
Plan Fees & Expenses
Annual service provider fees and administrative expenses sourced from DOL Form 5500 filings.
- Total Service Provider Fees: $73,498
- Estimated Expense Ratio: 0.139% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,774,192 | $11,266 | — | — | — |
| 2024 | $52,304 | $3,995 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $34,998 | — | — | — | — |