Plan Snapshot
- Plan Sponsor: Seattle Times Company
- Sponsor EIN: 910403890
- Sponsor Address: 1000 DENNY WAY, SEATTLE, WA, 98109
- Plan Type: DB
- Total Participants: 15
- Total Assets: $53.3M
Key Plan Design Features
- Auto-Enrollment: No
- Auto-Escalation: No
- Allows Roth Contributions: No
- Participant Loans: No
- Participant-Directed Investments: No
- ERISA Section 404(c) Fiduciary Safe Harbor: No
Plan Financials by Year
| Year | Participants | Total Assets | Employer Contrib. | Employee Contrib. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 15 | $53.3M | $0 | $0 |
| 2023 | 17 | $54.6M | $0 | $0 |
| 2022 | 20 | $53.9M | $5.3M | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL | Custodian / Trustee | $64,880 | — | $64,880 |
| WILLIS TOWERS WATSON US LLC | Actuary | $64,122 | — | $64,122 |
| PIMCO | Investment Advisor | $32,725 | — | $32,725 |
| HARRISON STREET | Investment Advisor | $32,051 | — | $32,051 |
| CLARK NUBER PS | Other Service Provider | $24,500 | — | $24,500 |
| UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES | Investment Advisor | $21,525 | — | $21,525 |
| VERUS | Investment Advisor | $21,273 | — | $21,273 |
| SEATTLE TIMES COMPANY | Other Service Provider | $15,251 | — | $15,251 |
| PRUDENTIAL TRUST | Investment Advisor | $13,153 | — | $13,153 |
Verified Provider Profiles
Direct links to verified profiles of matched retirement plan providers on PlanProvider.Pro:
- UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES — Investment Advisor
Plan Fees & Expenses
Annual service provider fees and administrative expenses sourced from DOL Form 5500 filings.
- Total Service Provider Fees: $289,480
- Estimated Expense Ratio: 0.543% 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 | $511,736 | $120,726 | — | $24,500 | — |
| 2023 | $690,609 | $128,227 | $38,126 | $30,773 | — |
| 2022 | $957,553 | $119,211 | — | — | $114,006 |