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Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, & Similar Events: 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.
41 retirement plans in promoters of performing arts, sports, & similar events with 100 or more participants filed Form 5500 for plan year 2024 (41 defined contribution, 0 defined benefit). All Form 5500 pension filers in the group reported 50,641 participant records and $2.81B in net assets.
The median defined contribution plan held $44,802 per participant, below the national median of $53,031, and its employer put in $1,567 per active participant (national: $2,174). Among plans reporting Schedule C compensation the median was $71.87 per participant against $123 nationally.
Employers contributed $61.8M and participants $182M during the year, and the plans paid out $241M in benefits.
In 2009 the same group numbered 36 plans with $542M; by 2024 it was 41 plans (up 14%) and $2.81B (up 418%). 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 | $44,802 | $53,031 | — | $86,234 |
| Employer contributions per active participant | $1,567 | $2,174 | — | $10,244 |
| Schedule C compensation per participant | $71.87 | $123 | — | $344 |
| Schedule C compensation, share of net assets | 0.16% | 0.26% | — | 0.42% |
| Administrative expenses per participant | $61.45 | $116 | — | $527 |
Medians across plans with 100 or more participants (38 DC and 0 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 | $24,341 | $44,802 | $70,622 | 38 |
| Employer contributions per active participant | $1,019 | $1,567 | $3,038 | 35 |
| Schedule C compensation per participant | $33.57 | $71.87 | $130 | 36 |
| Administrative expenses per participant | $23.49 | $61.45 | $136 | 37 |
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 | 41 | 50,641 | $2.81B | $61.8M | $182M | $44,802 | $71.87 |
| 2023 | 42 | 51,212 | $2.54B | $59.3M | $165M | $44,829 | $59.23 |
| 2022 | 48 | 50,857 | $2.10B | $53.3M | $137M | $35,759 | $80.83 |
| 2021 | 45 | 45,711 | $2.46B | $24.5M | $102M | $42,738 | $84.51 |
| 2020 | 47 | 50,893 | $2.27B | $23.7M | $102M | $43,429 | $67.32 |
| 2019 | 46 | 49,962 | $1.91B | $36.6M | $104M | $34,777 | $72.11 |
| 2018 | 44 | 38,293 | $1.33B | $38.3M | $110M | $27,122 | $65.72 |
| 2017 | 44 | 44,449 | $2.02B | $39.2M | $113M | $33,238 | $38.43 |
| 2016 | 44 | 36,129 | $1.16B | $27.3M | $78.3M | $27,905 | $31.50 |
| 2015 | 42 | 33,515 | $1.03B | $24.6M | $68.6M | $25,587 | $14.83 |
| 2014 | 39 | 34,637 | $1.14B | $25.7M | $67.8M | $30,153 | $18.05 |
| 2013 | 36 | 37,182 | $1.27B | $27.9M | $76.5M | $29,833 | $15.16 |
| 2012 | 35 | 29,032 | $841M | $22.5M | $52.5M | $23,250 | $13.13 |
| 2011 | 36 | 30,002 | $789M | $23.0M | $49.8M | $20,138 | $17.33 |
| 2010 | 36 | 26,097 | $711M | $17.9M | $41.8M | $21,120 | $11.68 |
| 2009 | 36 | 20,221 | $542M | $18.9M | $35.5M | $20,734 | $15.82 |
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 41 plans on this page's list, by number of plans. A plan usually names several providers.
Largest plans
The 40 largest by participants of 41 plans with a page on this site.
| Plan | Sponsor | State | Type | Participants | Net assets | Per participant | Employer / active | Sch. C / participant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. 401(k) Savings Plan | Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. | CA | DC | 13,439 | $1.03B | $76,327 | $1,910 | $17.92 |
| Asm Global Retirement & Savings Plan | Asm Global | PA | DC | 9,937 | $337M | $33,896 | $1,188 | $19.93 |
| Varsity Brands, LLC 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan | Varsity Brands, LLC | TX | DC | 6,463 | $406M | $62,788 | $1,410 | $47.34 |
| Nascar Employee 401 (K) Savings Plan | National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, LLC | FL | DC | 5,564 | $248M | $44,566 | $1,011 | $39.07 |
| Palace Employees 401(k) Savings Plan | Palace Sports & Entertainment, LLC | MI | DC | 1,293 | $34.7M | $26,847 | $796 | $13.69 |
| World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. 401(k) Plan | World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. | CT | DC | 1,290 | $197M | $152,830 | $3,640 | $136 |
| 403(b) Thrift Plan of New York Road Runners Club, Inc. | New York Road Runners, Inc. | NY | DC | 1,123 | $27.6M | $24,599 | $916 | $3.38 |
| Columbus Association for the Performing Arts 403(b) Plan | Columbus Association for the Performing Arts | OH | DC | 840 | $12.5M | $14,881 | $446 | $67.86 |
| David a. Straz Jr. Center for the Performing Arts Retirement Plan | Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center Inc., DBA David a. Straz Jr. Center | FL | DC | 736 | $13.4M | $18,183 | $915 | $128 |
| Patreon 401(k) Plan | Patreon, Inc. | CA | DC | 673 | $66.5M | $98,792 | $8,434 | $27.79 |
| Inproduction, Inc. Retirement Savings Plan | Lnproduction, Inc. | IL | DC | 601 | $11.4M | $18,896 | $1,027 | $59.76 |
| Spartan Race, Inc. 401(k) Plan | Spartan Race, Inc. | MA | DC | 549 | $5.0M | $9,076 | — | — |
| The John Gore Organization, Inc. 401(k) and Profit Sharing Plan | The John Gore Organization, Inc. | NY | DC | 538 | $43.9M | $81,520 | $2,777 | $54.19 |
| The United States Golf Association Tax Deferred Annuity Plan | United States Golf Association | NJ | DC | 517 | $94.8M | $183,296 | $3,284 | $61.45 |
| Ticketnetwork, Inc. 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan | Ticketnetwork, Inc. | CT | DC | 467 | $30.2M | $64,669 | $3,057 | $128 |
| National Hot Rod Association 401(k) Salary Savings Retirement Plan | National Hot Rod Association | CA | DC | 408 | $27.6M | $67,655 | $1,567 | $58.78 |
| Rain the Growth Agency Group Retirement Plan | Rain the Growth Agency | OR | DC | 363 | $46.3M | $127,655 | $4,433 | $231 |
| Quest Events 401(k) Plan | Quest Events LLC DBA Quest Drape | TX | DC | 360 | $6.4M | $17,729 | $1,400 | $168 |
| B & B Theatres Operating Company, Inc. 401(k) Plan | B & B Theatres Operating Company, Inc. | MO | DC | 331 | $8.0M | $24,255 | $774 | $120 |
| Alley Theatre 401(k) Retirement Plan | Alley Theatre | TX | DC | 317 | $9.2M | $29,109 | $1,278 | $70.42 |
| Seattle Hockey Partners LLC 401(k) Plan | Seattle Hockey Partners LLC | WA | DC | 296 | $15.9M | $53,882 | $3,601 | $12.49 |
| Fsellc Employees 401(k) Plan | Fremont Street Experience, LLC | NV | DC | 284 | $4.5M | $15,736 | $1,485 | $296 |
| World Racing Group 401(k) Plan | World Racing Group, Inc. | NC | DC | 270 | $2.5M | $9,116 | — | $73.31 |
| Nederlander Productions 401(k) Plan | Nederlander Productions | NY | DC | 263 | $16.3M | $62,050 | $723 | $96.59 |
| The Convention Center Authority of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville Davidson County Employees Savings Trust | The Convention Center Authority of the Metropolitan Government of Nash | TN | DC | 246 | $3.9M | $15,935 | $1,270 | $9.28 |
| The Pittsburgh Trust for Cultural Resources Retirement Plan | Pittsburgh Cultural Trust | PA | DC | 239 | $24.8M | $103,678 | $4,046 | $311 |
| Chip Ganassi Racing Teams Inc. Retirement Plan | Chip Ganassi Racing, LLC | IN | DC | 238 | $23.2M | $97,518 | $919 | $401 |
| Access XP Retirement Plan | Access XP LLC | CA | DC | 236 | $7.5M | $31,909 | $3,482 | $73.55 |
| Imp 401(k) Plan | It's My Party, Inc. | DC | DC | 220 | — | — | — | — |
| Elsewhere Group, Inc. | Elsewhere Group, Inc. | NY | DC | 187 | $252K | $1,350 | — | $19.82 |
| Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo 401(k) Plan | Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, Inc. | TX | DC | 181 | $11.0M | $60,576 | $3,019 | $105 |
| City Parks Foundation 403(b) Retirement Plan | City Parks Foundation | NY | DC | 169 | $7.6M | $45,038 | $1,179 | $160 |
| SEIU Local 521 401(k) Plan | SEIU Local 521 | CA | DC | 168 | $9.4M | $56,073 | $2,225 | $30.28 |
| Ticket Evolution, Inc. 401(k) Plan | Ticket Evolution, Inc. | GA | DC | 163 | $6.5M | $39,897 | $3,572 | $13.92 |
| Shed Nyc, Inc. 403(b) Plan | Shed Nyc, Inc. | NY | DC | 156 | $4.4M | $28,263 | $0 | $177 |
| Seattle Theatre Group Retirement Savings Plan | Seattle Theatre Group | WA | DC | 147 | $10.5M | $71,563 | $2,793 | $88.50 |
| Frank Productions Retirement Savings Plan | Frank Productions, LLC | WI | DC | 145 | — | — | — | — |
| Meca 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan | Metropolitan Entertainment & Convention Authority | NE | DC | 143 | $9.7M | $67,797 | $1,981 | $84.75 |
| USA Swimming, Inc. 401(k) Plan | USA Swimming, Inc. | CO | DC | 127 | $17.3M | $135,914 | $9,438 | — |
| Bethel Performing Arts Center 401(k) Plan | Bethel Performing Arts Center | NY | DC | 123 | — | — | — | — |
By plan size
By state
Questions and answers
How many retirement plans are there in promoters of performing arts, sports, & similar events?
41 plans with 100 or more participants filed Form 5500 for plan year 2024, out of 118 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 promoters of performing arts, sports, & similar events?
The median defined contribution plan reported $44,802 in net assets per participant (middle half of plans: $24,341 to $70,622); 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 promoters of performing arts, sports, & similar events?
The median defined contribution plan received $1,567 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 promoters of performing arts, sports, & similar events?
Among defined contribution plans that report any Schedule C compensation, the median was $71.87 per participant and 0.16% 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.