Plan Snapshot
- Plan Sponsor: The Hearst Corporation
- Sponsor EIN: 130433120
- Sponsor Address: 3540 TORINGDON WAY 8TH FLOOR-, CHARLOTTE, NC, 28277
- Plan Type: 401(k)
- Total Participants: 14,291
- Total Assets: $3.1B
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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 14,291 | $3.1B | $75.0M | $131.9M |
| 2023 | 14,150 | $2.7B | $62.0M | $125.0M |
| 2022 | 13,955 | $2.2B | $51.2M | $100.5M |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VOYA INSTITUTIONAL PLAN SERVICES | RECORDKEEPER | $45,600 | — | $45,600 |
| CROWE LLP | Auditor | — | — | $0 |
Plan Fees & Expenses
Annual service provider fees and administrative expenses sourced from DOL Form 5500 filings.
- Total Service Provider Fees: $45,600
- Estimated Expense Ratio: 0.001% 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 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — | — |