Plan Snapshot
- Plan Sponsor: W. W. Grainger, INC.
- Sponsor EIN: 361150280
- Sponsor Address: 100 GRAINGER PARKWAY, LAKE FOREST, IL, 600455201
- Plan Type: 401(k)
- Total Participants: 702
- Total Assets: $67.4M
Key Plan Design Features
- Auto-Enrollment: Yes
- Auto-Escalation: No
- Allows Roth Contributions: No
- Participant Loans: No
- Participant-Directed Investments: No
- ERISA Section 404(c) Fiduciary Safe Harbor: Yes
Plan Financials by Year
| Year | Participants | Total Assets | Employer Contrib. | Employee Contrib. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 702 | $67.4M | $4.7M | $6.0M |
| 2023 | 675 | $52.1M | $4.5M | $5.4M |
| 2022 | 735 | $36.1M | $4.1M | $4.6M |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE VANGUARD GROUP, INC. | NONE | $39,859 | — | $39,859 |
| ERNST & YOUNG | Auditor | — | — | $0 |
Verified Provider Profiles
Direct links to verified profiles of matched retirement plan providers on PlanProvider.Pro:
- THE VANGUARD GROUP, INC. — NONE
- ERNST & YOUNG — Auditor
Plan Fees & Expenses
Annual service provider fees and administrative expenses sourced from DOL Form 5500 filings.
- Total Service Provider Fees: $39,859
- Estimated Expense Ratio: 0.059% 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 | $36,532 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $39,213 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $27,500 | — | — | — | — |