Plan Snapshot
- Plan Sponsor: The E.W. Scripps Company
- Sponsor EIN: 311223339
- Sponsor Address: 312 WALNUT STREET, SUITE 2800, CINCINNATI, OH, 452024024
- Plan Type: DB
- Total Participants: 347
- Total Assets: $355.2M
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 | 347 | $355.2M | $0 | $0 |
| 2023 | 397 | $387.4M | $0 | $0 |
| 2022 | 448 | $383.7M | $0 | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RUSSELL TRUST COMPANY | Custodian / Trustee | $1,361,704 | — | $1,361,704 |
| WILLIS TOWERS WATSON | Actuary | $167,184 | — | $167,184 |
| AON CONSULTING, INC. | Recordkeeper | $157,901 | — | $157,901 |
| HIGHLAND CONSULTING ASSOCIATES | Other Service Provider | $124,032 | — | $124,032 |
| STATE STREET CORPORATION | Other Service Provider | $107,697 | — | $107,697 |
| BAKER & HOSTETLER | ERISA Attorney | $19,666 | — | $19,666 |
| CASSADY SCHILLER CPA'S & ADVISORS | Auditor | $9,000 | — | $9,000 |
Verified Provider Profiles
Direct links to verified profiles of matched retirement plan providers on PlanProvider.Pro:
- RUSSELL TRUST COMPANY — Custodian / Trustee
- AON CONSULTING, INC. — Recordkeeper
- BAKER & HOSTETLER — ERISA Attorney
Plan Fees & Expenses
Annual service provider fees and administrative expenses sourced from DOL Form 5500 filings.
- Total Service Provider Fees: $1,947,184
- Estimated Expense Ratio: 0.548% 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 | $5,626,273 | — | — | $9,000 | — |
| 2023 | $6,070,579 | — | — | $27,497 | — |
| 2022 | $5,853,302 | $131,712 | $88,910 | — | $1,834,298 |