Plan Snapshot
- Plan Sponsor: The New York Times Company
- Sponsor EIN: 131102020
- Sponsor Address: 620 EIGHTH AVENUE, NEW YORK, NY, 10018
- Plan Type: 401(k)
- Plan Number: 014
- Total Participants: 6,064
- Total Assets: $1.6B
Key Plan Design Features
- Auto-Enrollment: Yes
- Auto-Escalation: No
- Allows Roth Contributions: No
- 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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6,064 | $1.6B | $0 | $0 |
| 2024 | 3,596 | $1.3B | $35.3M | $53.9M |
| 2023 | 3,522 | $1.2B | $30.3M | $46.9M |
| 2022 | 2,952 | $940.3M | $24.2M | $44.6M |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VANGUARD ADVISERS INC. | Other Service Provider | $459,540 | — | $459,540 |
| VANGUARD GROUP INC. | Other Service Provider | $284,348 | — | $284,348 |
Plan Fees & Expenses
Annual service provider fees and administrative expenses sourced from DOL Form 5500 filings.
- Total Service Provider Fees: $743,888
- Estimated Expense Ratio: 0.048% 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 | $100,960,211 | $459,540 | $1,750 | — | — |
| 2024 | $711,283 | $428,457 | $2,100 | — | — |
| 2023 | $615,958 | $365,811 | $1,050 | — | — |
| 2022 | $584,189 | $326,786 | $233,384 | — | $3,760 |