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Support Activities for Animal Production: retirement plans
Plans whose sponsor entered this principal business activity code on Form 5500.
Form 5500 information is as filed by the plan administrator with the Department of Labor and may be amended. Figures reflect the plan year shown, not current balances. The business code is chosen by the filer from the list in the Form 5500 instructions.
31 retirement plans in support activities for animal production with 100 or more participants filed Form 5500 for plan year 2024 (28 defined contribution, 3 defined benefit). All Form 5500 pension filers in the group reported 18,940 participant records and $1.38B in net assets.
The median defined contribution plan held $56,459 per participant, above the national median of $53,031, and its employer put in $2,274 per active participant (national: $2,174). Among plans reporting Schedule C compensation the median was $167 per participant against $123 nationally.
Employers contributed $44.6M and participants $55.5M during the year, and the plans paid out $107M in benefits.
In 2009 the same group numbered 33 plans with $516M; by 2024 it was 31 plans (down 6%) and $1.38B (up 168%). From plan year 2023 the 100-participant line counts participants with account balances, which moved many plans to the short form.
Medians compared with all US plans
| Median plan, plan year 2024 | Industry: DC | US: DC | Industry: DB | US: DB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net assets per participant | $56,459 | $53,031 | $89,700 | $86,234 |
| Employer contributions per active participant | $2,274 | $2,174 | $15,507 | $10,244 |
| Schedule C compensation per participant | $167 | $123 | $528 | $344 |
| Schedule C compensation, share of net assets | 0.28% | 0.26% | 0.59% | 0.42% |
| Administrative expenses per participant | $165 | $116 | $1,305 | $527 |
Medians across plans with 100 or more participants (28 DC and 3 DB plans with a Schedule H here). Fee medians cover plans reporting an amount. DC: defined contribution, such as 401(k) and 403(b). DB: defined benefit pension.
Distribution of DC plans
| Measure | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net assets per participant | $26,987 | $56,459 | $112,077 | 28 |
| Employer contributions per active participant | $1,532 | $2,274 | $4,210 | 28 |
| Schedule C compensation per participant | $84.89 | $167 | $256 | 25 |
| Administrative expenses per participant | $73.71 | $165 | $257 | 27 |
Trend by plan year
| Plan year | Plans 100+ | Participants | Net assets | Employer contributions | Participant contributions | Median DC assets / participant | Median DC Sch. C / participant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 31 | 18,940 | $1.38B | $44.6M | $55.5M | $56,459 | $167 |
| 2023 | 30 | 17,567 | $1.22B | $41.8M | $50.1M | $76,036 | $118 |
| 2022 | 35 | 18,897 | $1.14B | $39.9M | $49.7M | $50,953 | $121 |
| 2021 | 35 | 17,719 | $1.30B | $36.4M | $44.5M | $62,504 | $132 |
| 2020 | 35 | 16,475 | $1.11B | $35.0M | $36.3M | $48,410 | $155 |
| 2019 | 35 | 17,239 | $1.07B | $50.6M | $39.7M | $49,273 | $149 |
| 2018 | 33 | 17,874 | $999M | $36.9M | $37.8M | $61,224 | $147 |
| 2017 | 34 | 17,235 | $1.09B | $36.4M | $35.4M | $66,197 | $90.76 |
| 2016 | 33 | 16,115 | $932M | $35.8M | $32.9M | $62,330 | $76.60 |
| 2015 | 34 | 16,863 | $879M | $43.2M | $32.0M | $57,202 | $71.89 |
| 2014 | 35 | 16,443 | $900M | $30.7M | $29.6M | $55,873 | $77.89 |
| 2013 | 37 | 16,998 | $857M | $29.2M | $27.1M | $49,839 | $83.49 |
| 2012 | 35 | 16,025 | $698M | $32.7M | $24.2M | $44,484 | $82.70 |
| 2011 | 33 | 15,513 | $602M | $24.2M | $23.1M | $35,778 | $74.64 |
| 2010 | 32 | 15,483 | $581M | $24.4M | $21.7M | $32,747 | $45.90 |
| 2009 | 33 | 16,142 | $516M | $24.9M | $22.1M | $27,281 | $34.80 |
Plan year is the year in which the plan year began. The drop in large plans from 2023 follows a rule change: the 100-participant line now counts participants with account balances, so many plans moved to the short form.
Provider share
Service provider organisations named most often on the Schedule C of the 31 plans on this page's list, by number of plans. A plan usually names several providers.
Largest plans
The 31 largest by participants of 31 plans with a page on this site.
| Plan | Sponsor | State | Type | Participants | Net assets | Per participant | Employer / active | Sch. C / participant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urus Group LP 401(k) Retirement Plan | Urus Group LP | WI | DC | 2,502 | $157M | $62,863 | $1,580 | $65.36 |
| Agri Beef Co. 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan and Trust | Agri Beef Company | ID | DC | 2,112 | $99.0M | $46,892 | $1,773 | $202 |
| Quality Select 401(k) Plan | Quality Pork Processors, Incorporated | TX | DC | 1,683 | $28.0M | $16,645 | $937 | $92.15 |
| Genus 401(k) Plan | Genus | WI | DC | 1,545 | $141M | $91,251 | $4,343 | $112 |
| Sexing Technologies 401(k) Plan | Inguran LLC DBA Sexing Technologies | TX | DC | 1,338 | $35.0M | $26,138 | $1,716 | $74.49 |
| World Wildlife Fund, Inc. Tax Deferred Pension Plan | World Wildlife Fund, Inc. | DC | DC | 1,021 | $233M | $227,781 | $9,905 | $167 |
| Henry 401(k) Plan | Henry Rac Holding Corp. | WI | DC | 862 | $9.2M | $10,728 | $692 | $109 |
| Pheasants Forever, Inc. 401(k) Plan | Pheasants Forever, Inc. | MN | DC | 786 | $39.3M | $50,054 | $2,887 | $99.34 |
| The American Kennel Club 401(k) Tax Deferred Savings Plan | American Kennel Club | NY | DC | 724 | $73.1M | $101,029 | $3,257 | $272 |
| Employees' Retirement Plan of American Kennel Club | American Kennel Club | NY | DB | 687 | $61.6M | $89,700 | $23,325 | $528 |
| Sanimax 401(k) Plan | Sanimax USA LLC | WI | DC | 467 | $44.7M | $95,782 | $4,199 | $43.88 |
| Amended and Restated Keeneland Employees' Security Plan and Trust Agreement | Keeneland Association, Inc. | KY | DB | 421 | $40.5M | $96,258 | $7,679 | $244 |
| Select Sires, Inc. 401(k) Plan | Select Sires, Inc. | OH | DC | 394 | $32.9M | $83,566 | $4,243 | $256 |
| Schenk Packing Co., Inc. Money Purchase Pension Plan | Schenk Packing Co., Inc. | WA | DC | 377 | $7.7M | $20,360 | $1,334 | $61.42 |
| The Jockey Club 401(k) Plan | The Jockey Club | NY | DC | 316 | $45.7M | $144,695 | $3,572 | $210 |
| Equity Cooperative Livestock Sales Association 401(k) Salary Reduction Plan and Trust | Equity Cooperative Livestock Sales Association | WI | DC | 315 | $8.6M | $27,417 | $810 | $86.83 |
| Bluegrass Ingredients, Inc. 401(k) Plan | Bluegrass Ingredients, Inc. | KY | DC | 304 | $6.1M | $20,043 | $1,026 | $191 |
| The Seeing Eye, Inc. Matched Savings Plan | The Seeing Eye, Inc. | NJ | DC | 278 | $26.1M | $93,935 | $2,218 | $226 |
| Form-A-Feed, Inc. Employee Stock Ownership Plan | Form-A-Feed, Inc. | MN | DC | 247 | $118M | $476,875 | $23,191 | — |
| Big Gain, Inc. 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan | Big Gain, Inc. | MN | DC | 229 | $27.0M | $118,057 | $2,330 | $16.55 |
| Dogs Inc. Retirement Plan | Southeastern Guide Dogs, Inc. | FL | DC | 228 | $5.8M | $25,343 | $1,186 | $271 |
| Holstein Association USA, Inc. Amended and Restated Pension Plan | Holstein Association USA, Inc. | VT | DB | 208 | $13.0M | $62,274 | $15,507 | $573 |
| Puck Holdings, Inc. 401(k) Plan | Puck Holdings, Inc. | IA | DC | 192 | $7.6M | $39,334 | $2,050 | — |
| Premier Select Sires 401(k) Plan | Premier Select Sires, Inc. | PA | DC | 183 | $21.0M | $114,652 | $6,204 | $270 |
| Producers Cooperative Association Profit Sharing 401(k) Plan | Producers Cooperative Association | TX | DC | 179 | $7.5M | $41,949 | $3,176 | $217 |
| Ralco Nutrition Inc. Safe Harbor 401(k) Retirement Plan | Ralco Nutrition, Inc. | MN | DC | 171 | $19.0M | $111,219 | $3,515 | $281 |
| Culpeper Farmers' Cooperative, Inc. Retirement Savings Plan | Culpeper Farmers' Cooperative, Inc. | VA | DC | 158 | $5.8M | $36,969 | $1,506 | $342 |
| Perry Veterinary Clinic, PLLC 401(k) Plan | Perry Veterinary Clinic, PLLC | NY | DC | 154 | $39.2M | $254,551 | $6,002 | $1,400 |
| Farmer Boy AG, Inc. 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan | Farmer Boy AG, Inc. | PA | DC | 146 | $23.9M | $163,589 | $9,556 | $489 |
| Ocala Breeders Sales Co., Inc. 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan | Ocala Breeders Sales Co., Inc. | FL | DC | 123 | $5.3M | $43,290 | $1,795 | $84.89 |
| Sallee Horse Vans, Inc. 401(k) Plan | Sallee Horse Vans, Inc. | KY | DC | 108 | — | — | — | — |
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Questions and answers
How many retirement plans are there in support activities for animal production?
31 plans with 100 or more participants filed Form 5500 for plan year 2024, out of 50 pension plans on the full form. Smaller plans file Form 5500-SF and are counted separately where shown.
What is the typical 401(k) balance in support activities for animal production?
The median defined contribution plan reported $56,459 in net assets per participant (middle half of plans: $26,987 to $112,077); nationally it was $53,031. This is a plan-level average that includes former employees, not a typical person's balance.
What do employers contribute in support activities for animal production?
The median defined contribution plan received $2,274 in employer contributions per active participant, against $2,174 nationally. Plans with no employer contribution are included at zero.
What are average 401(k) fees in support activities for animal production?
Among defined contribution plans that report any Schedule C compensation, the median was $167 per participant and 0.28% of net assets (nationally $123 and 0.26%). Schedule C leaves out fund expense ratios and fees the employer pays, so it understates total cost.
Where does this come from?
Form 5500 annual reports in the EBSA research files, with filings received through 24 Aug 2026. Medians are computed by this site across plans with 100 or more participants.
Provenance
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Employee Benefits Security Administration, Form 5500 research files, public domain, with filings received through 24 Aug 2026. Totals count every pension plan on the full form; medians and the plan list cover plans with 100 or more participants. See the methodology.