Plan Snapshot
- Plan Sponsor: Northwestern University
- Sponsor EIN: 362167817
- Sponsor Address: 1800 SHERMAN AVE, EVANSTON, IL, 60201
- Plan Type: 403(b)
- Total Participants: 13,658
- Total Assets: $1.2B
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 | 13,658 | $1.2B | $0 | $48.0M |
| 2023 | 12,219 | $1.1B | $0 | $44.3M |
| 2022 | 12,335 | $950.3M | $0 | $41.2M |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLANTE & MORAN, PLLC | Auditor | $38,074 | — | $38,074 |
Verified Provider Profiles
Direct links to verified profiles of matched retirement plan providers on PlanProvider.Pro:
- PLANTE & MORAN, PLLC — Auditor
Plan Fees & Expenses
Annual service provider fees and administrative expenses sourced from DOL Form 5500 filings.
- Total Service Provider Fees: $38,074
- Estimated Expense Ratio: 0.003% 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 | $165,448 | $119,417 | $4,500 | $38,074 | — |
| 2023 | $154,823 | $97,682 | $3,025 | $22,087 | — |
| 2022 | $133,743 | $88,428 | $7,515 | — | $37,800 |