Plan Snapshot
- Plan Sponsor: Cornell University
- Sponsor EIN: 150532082
- Sponsor Address: 130 DAY HALL, ITHACA, NY, 14850
- Plan Type: 403(b)
- Total Participants: 5,517
- Total Assets: $2.2B
Key Plan Design Features
- Auto-Enrollment: Yes
- Auto-Escalation: Yes
- Allows Roth Contributions: No
- 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 | 5,517 | $2.2B | $83.7M | $0 |
| 2023 | 5,144 | $2.0B | $70.0M | $0 |
| 2022 | 4,690 | $1.7B | $69.4M | $0 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BCA WATSON RICE LLP | NONE | $111,530 | — | $111,530 |
| CAP FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC | NONE | $69,556 | — | $69,556 |
| ROPES & GRAY, LLP | NONE | $34,838 | — | $34,838 |
| TIAA | NONE | $17,042 | — | $17,042 |
Verified Provider Profiles
Direct links to verified profiles of matched retirement plan providers on PlanProvider.Pro:
- TIAA — NONE
Plan Fees & Expenses
Annual service provider fees and administrative expenses sourced from DOL Form 5500 filings.
- Total Service Provider Fees: $232,966
- Estimated Expense Ratio: 0.010% 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 | $232,966 | $69,556 | $17,042 | $111,530 | — |
| 2023 | $91,010 | $47,002 | $250 | $35,950 | — |
| 2022 | $82,562 | $65,564 | — | — | $13,000 |