Plan Snapshot
- Plan Sponsor: Trustees Of Columbia University
- Sponsor EIN: 135598093
- Sponsor Address: 615 WEST 131ST STREET, NEW YORK, NY, 100277922
- Plan Type: 403(b)
- Plan Number: 009
- Total Participants: 25,099
- Total Assets: $4.7B
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 | 25,099 | $4.7B | $0 | $194.3M |
| 2023 | 25,394 | $4.1B | $0 | $184.4M |
| 2022 | 17,517 | $3.5B | $0 | $168.4M |
| 2019 | 15,932 | $3.0B | $0 | $155.7M |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE VANGUARD GROUP, INC | Custodian / Trustee | $533,994 | — | $533,994 |
| TIAA | Recordkeeper | $484,046 | — | $484,046 |
| SEYFARTH SHAW | ERISA Attorney | $107,920 | — | $107,920 |
| AON HEWITT INVESTMENT CONSULTING | Other Service Provider | $74,457 | — | $74,457 |
| PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP | Auditor | $50,300 | — | $50,300 |
| WILLIS TOWERS WATSON US LLC | Recordkeeper | $27,744 | — | $27,744 |
| MARTIN EDUCATION ENTERPRISES | Other Service Provider | $18,558 | — | $18,558 |
| PENSION BENEFIT INFORMATION, LLC | Other Service Provider | $7,079 | — | $7,079 |
Verified Provider Profiles
Direct links to verified profiles of matched retirement plan providers on PlanProvider.Pro:
- TIAA — Recordkeeper
- SEYFARTH SHAW — ERISA Attorney
- PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP — Auditor
- WILLIS TOWERS WATSON US LLC — Recordkeeper
Plan Fees & Expenses
Annual service provider fees and administrative expenses sourced from DOL Form 5500 filings.
- Total Service Provider Fees: $1,304,098
- Estimated Expense Ratio: 0.028% 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 | $1,304,097 | — | — | $50,300 | — |
| 2023 | $1,297,532 | — | — | $48,400 | — |
| 2022 | $1,053,367 | $811,384 | — | — | $230,063 |
| 2019 | $769,989 | $539,835 | — | $61,247 | — |