Plan Snapshot
- Plan Sponsor: Ashland INC.
- Sponsor EIN: 812587835
- Sponsor Address: 500 HERCULES DRIVE, WILMINGTON, DE, 19808
- Plan Type: 401(k)
- Total Participants: 1,537
- Total Assets: $1.3B
Key Plan Design Features
- Auto-Enrollment: Yes
- Auto-Escalation: No
- Allows Roth Contributions: Yes
- Participant Loans: Yes
- Participant-Directed Investments: Yes
- ERISA Section 404(c) Fiduciary Safe Harbor: Yes
Plan Financials by Year
| Year | Participants | Total Assets | Employer Contrib. | Employee Contrib. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,537 | $1.3B | $13.1M | $16.4M |
| 2023 | 1,405 | $1.3B | $13.3M | $16.9M |
| 2022 | 1,647 | $1.2B | $15.4M | $18.1M |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLUE AND COMPANY, LLC | Auditor | — | — | $0 |
Verified Provider Profiles
Direct links to verified profiles of matched retirement plan providers on PlanProvider.Pro:
- BLUE AND COMPANY, LLC — Auditor
Plan Fees & Expenses
Annual service provider fees and administrative expenses sourced from DOL Form 5500 filings.
- Total Service Provider Fees: $0
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 | $668,301 | $94,284 | $3,600 | — | — |
| 2023 | $1,097,230 | $119,051 | $1,800 | — | — |
| 2022 | $655,734 | — | — | — | — |