Plan Snapshot
- Plan Sponsor: Seattle Times Company
- Sponsor EIN: 910403890
- Sponsor Address: P O BOX 70, SEATTLE, WA, 98111
- Plan Type: 401(k)
- Plan Number: 005
- Total Participants: 988
- Total Assets: $156.6M
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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 988 | $156.6M | $0 | $0 |
| 2024 | 581 | $155.1M | $619,297 | $3.7M |
| 2023 | 583 | $142.8M | $632,633 | $3.5M |
| 2022 | 600 | $129.9M | $582,117 | $3.5M |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VERUS | Investment Advisor | $55,750 | — | $55,750 |
| STRATEGIC ADVISORS, INC. | Investment Advisor | $35,678 | — | $35,678 |
| FIDELITY INVESTMENTS INSTITUTIONAL | Recordkeeper | $27,366 | — | $27,366 |
| CLARK NUBER | Auditor | $25,200 | — | $25,200 |
Plan Fees & Expenses
Annual service provider fees and administrative expenses sourced from DOL Form 5500 filings.
- Total Service Provider Fees: $143,994
- Estimated Expense Ratio: 0.092% 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 | $28,894,543 | $35,678 | — | $25,200 | — |
| 2024 | $124,536 | $71,621 | — | $21,900 | — |
| 2023 | $149,963 | $86,749 | — | $20,999 | — |
| 2022 | $151,329 | $24,218 | — | — | — |