Plan Snapshot
- Plan Sponsor: Knife River Corporation
- Sponsor EIN: 921008893
- Sponsor Address: 1150 WEST CENTURY AVENUE, BISMARCK, ND, 585065568
- Plan Type: 401(k)
- Plan Number: 001
- Total Participants: 8,126
- Total Assets: $964.2M
Key Plan Design Features
- Auto-Enrollment: Yes
- Auto-Escalation: No
- Allows Roth Contributions: Yes
- 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 | 8,126 | $964.2M | $0 | $0 |
| 2024 | 5,546 | $856.4M | $33.6M | $38.7M |
| 2023 | 5,233 | $741.2M | $28.6M | $25.3M |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRINCIPAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY | Recordkeeper | $646,496 | $54,144 | $700,640 |
| EDELMAN FINANCIAL ENGINES, LLC | Other Service Provider | $209,896 | — | $209,896 |
| WILSHIRE ADVISORS LLC | Investment Advisor | $77,982 | $101 | $78,083 |
| GRANT THORNTON LLP | Other Service Provider | $55,650 | — | $55,650 |
Plan Fees & Expenses
Annual service provider fees and administrative expenses sourced from DOL Form 5500 filings.
- Total Service Provider Fees: $1,044,269
- Estimated Expense Ratio: 0.108% 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 | $93,512,716 | $287,878 | $646,496 | $55,650 | — |
| 2024 | $834,030 | $194,626 | $563,826 | $75,621 | — |
| 2023 | $391,695 | $70,791 | $320,624 | $280 | — |