Chicago Sun-Times Inc.
Plan context: Chicago Sun-Times Pre-Tax Advantage Savings System
EIN 36-3447749 • Chicago, IL • 107 filings • 32 plans
Current Snapshot
Latest Year
2009
2009 Participants
2,400
2009 Assets
$53,392,774
2009 Contributions
$4,149,546
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Participants Over Time
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| Year / Filing | Filings | Participants | Assets | Contributions | Contrib./Participant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 5 | 2,400 | $0 | $0 | - |
| SUN-TIMES COMPANY DENTAL INSURANCE PLAN | - | 660 | - | - | - |
| SUN-TIMES MEDICAL HEALTH PLAN | - | 2,266 | - | - | - |
| SUN-TIMES TRAVEL ACCIDENT AND SPECIAL RISK PLAN | - | 2,400 | - | - | - |
| SUN-TIMES COMPANY LIFE, AD&D & OTL | - | 1,790 | - | - | - |
| SUN-TIMES COMPANY LTD PLAN | - | 1,790 | - | - | - |
| 2008 | 7 | 1,353 | $53,392,774 | $4,149,546 | $3,067iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $76,673 at 4% or $51,115 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $51,115 at 4% or $34,077 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $38,337 at 4% or $25,558 at 6%. |
| Chicago Sun-Times Pre-Tax Advantage Savings System | - | 353 | $18,394,467 | $1,482,790 | $4,201iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $105,013 at 4% or $70,009 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $70,009 at 4% or $46,673 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $52,507 at 4% or $35,004 at 6%. |
| CHICAGO SUN-TIMES OFFICE EMPLOYEES PENSION PLAN | - | 77 | $18,098,118 | $1,024,492 | $13,305iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $332,627 at 4% or $221,752 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $221,752 at 4% or $147,834 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $166,314 at 4% or $110,876 at 6%. |
| CHICAGO SUN-TIMES GUILD EMPLOYEES PENSION PLAN | - | 143 | $16,900,189 | $1,642,264 | $11,484iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $287,109 at 4% or $191,406 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $191,406 at 4% or $127,604 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $143,555 at 4% or $95,703 at 6%. |
| FLEX PLUS PLAN | - | 211 | - | - | - |
| 1986 CHICAGO SUN-TIMES PENSION PLAN | - | 11 | - | - | - |
| SUN-TIMES EDITORIAL EMPLOYEES VISION SERVICE PLAN | - | 155 | - | - | - |
| SUN-TIMES COMPANY VISION SERVICE PLAN | - | 1,353 | - | - | - |
| 2007 | 12 | 2,902 | $80,244,621 | $4,297,280 | $1,481iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $37,020 at 4% or $24,680 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $24,680 at 4% or $16,453 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $18,510 at 4% or $12,340 at 6%. |
| Chicago Sun-Times Pre-Tax Advantage Savings System | - | 675 | $28,765,912 | $1,653,957 | $2,450iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $61,258 at 4% or $40,838 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $40,838 at 4% or $27,226 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $30,629 at 4% or $20,419 at 6%. |
| CHICAGO SUN-TIMES OFFICE EMPLOYEES PENSION PLAN | - | 97 | $26,037,627 | $20,028 | $206iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $5,162 at 4% or $3,441 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $3,441 at 4% or $2,294 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $2,581 at 4% or $1,721 at 6%. |
| CHICAGO SUN-TIMES GUILD EMPLOYEES PENSION PLAN | - | 184 | $25,441,082 | $2,623,295 | $14,257iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $356,426 at 4% or $237,617 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $237,617 at 4% or $158,412 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $178,213 at 4% or $118,809 at 6%. |
| 1986 CHICAGO SUN-TIMES PENSION PLAN | - | 13 | - | - | - |
| SUN-TIMES COMPANY MEDICAL HEALTH PLAN | - | 2,902 | - | - | - |
| SUN-TIMES COMPANY LIFE, AD&D & OPTIONAL TERM LIFE F/K/A GROUP LIFE, AD&D & OPTIONAL TERM LIFE | - | 2,068 | - | - | - |
| SUN-TIMES COMPANY DENTAL INSURANCE PLAN | - | 2,194 | - | - | - |
| SUN-TIMES COMPANY LONG TERM DISABILITY CONTINUANCE PLAN | - | 1,686 | - | - | - |
| SUN-TIMES TRAVEL ACCIDENT AND SPECIAL RISK PLAN | - | 1,200 | - | - | - |
| SUN-TIMES EDITORIAL EMPLOYEES VISION SERVICE PLAN | - | 197 | - | - | - |
| FLEX PLUS PLAN | - | 249 | - | - | - |
| SUN-TIMES COMPANY VISION SERVICE PLAN | - | 1,501 | - | - | - |
| 2006 | 12 | 2,465 | $78,103,720 | $3,827,842 | $1,553iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $38,822 at 4% or $25,881 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $25,881 at 4% or $17,254 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $19,411 at 4% or $12,941 at 6%. |
| Chicago Sun-Times Pre-Tax Advantage Savings System | - | 425 | $27,378,730 | $1,734,350 | $4,081iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $102,021 at 4% or $68,014 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $68,014 at 4% or $45,342 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $51,010 at 4% or $34,007 at 6%. |
| CHICAGO SUN-TIMES OFFICE EMPLOYEES PENSION PLAN | - | 104 | $26,791,357 | - | - |
| CHICAGO SUN-TIMES GUILD EMPLOYEES PENSION PLAN | - | 187 | $22,358,046 | $2,093,492 | $11,195iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $279,879 at 4% or $186,586 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $186,586 at 4% or $124,390 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $139,939 at 4% or $93,293 at 6%. |
| 1986 CHICAGO SUN-TIMES PENSION PLAN | - | 13 | $1,575,587 | - | - |
| SUN-TIMES COMPANY VISION SERVICE PLAN | - | 1,513 | - | - | - |
| SUN-TIMES EDITORIAL EMPLOYEES VISION SERVICE PLAN | - | 194 | - | - | - |
| SUN-TIMES COMPANY DENTAL INSURANCE PLAN | - | 2,309 | - | - | - |
| SUN-TIMES COMPANY MEDICAL HEALTH PLAN | - | 1,558 | - | - | - |
| SUN-TIMES TRAVEL ACCIDENT AND SPECIAL RISK PLAN | - | 1,200 | - | - | - |
| SUN-TIMES COMPANY LONG TERM DISABILITY CONTINUANCE PLAN | - | 1,515 | - | - | - |
| FLEX PLUS PLAN | - | 193 | - | - | - |
| SUN-TIMES COMPANY LIFE, AD&D & OPTIONAL TERM LIFE F/K/A GROUP LIFE, AD&D & OPTIONAL TERM LIFE | - | 2,465 | - | - | - |
| 2005 | 12 | 2,313 | $74,343,573 | $4,198,829 | $1,815iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $45,383 at 4% or $30,255 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $30,255 at 4% or $20,170 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $22,691 at 4% or $15,128 at 6%. |
| CHICAGO SUN-TIMES OFFICE EMPLOYEES PENSION PLAN | - | 136 | $27,377,626 | $20,591 | $151iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $3,785 at 4% or $2,523 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $2,523 at 4% or $1,682 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $1,893 at 4% or $1,262 at 6%. |
| Chicago Sun-Times Pre-Tax Advantage Savings System | - | 453 | $25,286,655 | $1,799,157 | $3,972iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $99,291 at 4% or $66,194 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $66,194 at 4% or $44,129 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $49,646 at 4% or $33,097 at 6%. |
| CHICAGO SUN-TIMES GUILD EMPLOYEES PENSION PLAN | - | 188 | $20,158,239 | $2,379,081 | $12,655iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $316,367 at 4% or $210,911 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $210,911 at 4% or $140,608 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $158,184 at 4% or $105,456 at 6%. |
| 1986 CHICAGO SUN-TIMES PENSION PLAN | - | 15 | $1,521,053 | - | - |
| GROUP LIFE, AD&D & OPTIONAL TERM LIFE | - | 2,030 | - | - | - |
| FLEX PLUS PLAN | - | 193 | - | - | - |
| SUN-TIMES TRAVEL ACCIDENT AND SPECIAL RISK PLAN | - | 1,200 | - | - | - |
| SUN-TIMES COMPANY LONG TERM DISABILITY CONTINUANCE | - | 1,585 | - | - | - |
| SUN-TIMES EDITORIAL EMPLOYEES VISION SERVICE PLAN | - | 187 | - | - | - |
| SUN-TIMES COMPANY VISION SERVICE PLAN | - | 1,573 | - | - | - |
| SUN-TIMES COMPANY DENTAL INSURANCE PLAN | - | 2,313 | - | - | - |
| SUN-TIMES COMPANY MEDICAL HEALTH PLAN | - | 1,558 | - | - | - |
| 2004 | 12 | 2,451 | $70,431,631 | $1,924,235 | $785iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $19,627 at 4% or $13,085 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $13,085 at 4% or $8,723 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $9,814 at 4% or $6,542 at 6%. |
| CHICAGO SUN-TIMES OFFICE EMPLOYEES PENSION PLAN | - | 183 | $27,920,935 | - | - |
| Chicago Sun-Times Pre-Tax Advantage Savings System | - | 805 | $23,856,729 | $1,695,278 | $2,106iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $52,648 at 4% or $35,099 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $35,099 at 4% or $23,399 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $26,324 at 4% or $17,549 at 6%. |
| CHICAGO SUN-TIMES GUILD EMPLOYEES PENSION PLAN | - | 183 | $17,176,845 | $228,957 | $1,251iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $31,278 at 4% or $20,852 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $20,852 at 4% or $13,901 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $15,639 at 4% or $10,426 at 6%. |
| 1986 CHICAGO SUN-TIMES PENSION PLAN | - | 17 | $1,477,122 | - | - |
| SUN-TIMES TRAVEL ACCIDENT AND SPECIAL RISK PLAN | - | 1,200 | - | - | - |
| GROUP LIFE, AD&D & OPTIONAL TERM LIFE | - | 2,182 | - | - | - |
| FLEX PLUS PLAN | - | 149 | - | - | - |
| SUN-TIMES COMPANY LONG TERM DISABILITY CONTINUANCE | - | 1,627 | - | - | - |
| SUN-TIMES COMPANY MEDICAL HEALTH PLAN | - | 1,635 | - | - | - |
| SUN-TIMES COMPANY VISION SERVICE PLAN | - | 1,622 | - | - | - |
| SUN-TIMES EDITORIAL EMPLOYEES VISION SERVICE PLAN | - | 187 | - | - | - |
| SUN-TIMES COMPANY DENTAL INSURANCE PLAN | - | 2,451 | - | - | - |
| 2003 | 12 | 1,572 | $67,410,563 | $2,499,002 | $1,590iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $39,742 at 4% or $26,495 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $26,495 at 4% or $17,663 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $19,871 at 4% or $13,247 at 6%. |
| CHICAGO SUN-TIMES OFFICE EMPLOYEES PENSION PLAN | - | 153 | $27,678,040 | - | - |
| Chicago Sun-Times Pre-Tax Advantage Savings System | - | 457 | $22,098,790 | $1,599,002 | $3,499iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $87,473 at 4% or $58,315 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $58,315 at 4% or $38,877 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $43,736 at 4% or $29,158 at 6%. |
| CHICAGO SUN-TIMES GUILD EMPLOYEES PENSION PLAN | - | 180 | $16,175,640 | $900,000 | $5,000iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $125,000 at 4% or $83,333 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $83,333 at 4% or $55,556 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $62,500 at 4% or $41,667 at 6%. |
| 1986 CHICAGO SUN-TIMES PENSION PLAN | - | 18 | $1,458,093 | - | - |
| SUN - TIMES COMPANY LONG TERM DISABILITY CONTINUANCE | - | 1,555 | - | - | - |
| SUN-TIMES PORTABLE OPTIONAL TERM LIFE | - | 0 | - | - | - |
| SUN-TIMES EDITORIAL EMPLOYEES VISION SERVICE PLAN | - | 181 | - | - | - |
| SUN-TIMES COMPANY VISION SERVICE PLAN | - | 1,435 | - | - | - |
| FLEX PLUS PLAN | - | 149 | - | - | - |
| SUN-TIMES TRAVEL ACCIDENT AND SPECIAL RISK PLAN | - | 1,200 | - | - | - |
| SUN-TIMES COMPANY MEDICAL HEALTH PLAN | - | 1,572 | - | - | - |
| SUN-TIMES COMPANY DENTAL INSURANCE PLAN | - | 1,011 | - | - | - |
| 2002 | 12 | 1,617 | $58,770,974 | $1,777,091 | $1,099iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $27,475 at 4% or $18,317 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $18,317 at 4% or $12,211 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $13,738 at 4% or $9,158 at 6%. |
| CHICAGO SUN-TIMES OFFICE EMPLOYEES PENSION PLAN | - | 167 | $26,241,646 | - | - |
| Chicago Sun-Times Pre-Tax Advantage Savings System | - | 472 | $18,708,282 | $1,777,091 | $3,765iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $94,126 at 4% or $62,750 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $62,750 at 4% or $41,834 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $47,063 at 4% or $31,375 at 6%. |
| CHICAGO SUN-TIMES GUILD EMPLOYEES PENSION PLAN | - | 175 | $13,821,046 | - | - |
| 1986 CHICAGO SUN-TIMES PENSION PLAN | - | 18 | - | - | - |
| VISION CARE PLAN | - | 846 | - | - | - |
| SUN-TIMES VISION CARE FOR FULL-TIME GUILD MEMBERS | - | 188 | - | - | - |
| DENTAL INSURANCE PLAN | - | 1,128 | - | - | - |
| MEDICAL HEALTH PLAN | - | 1,617 | - | - | - |
| SUN-TIMES PORTABLE OPTIONAL TERM LI FE INSURANCE | - | 136 | - | - | - |
| SUN-TIMES TRAVEL ACCIDENT AND SPECIAL RISK PLAN | - | 1,200 | - | - | - |
| SUN-TIMES LONG TERM DISABILTTY CONTINUANCE PLAN | - | 460 | - | - | - |
| FLEX PLUS PLAN | - | 125 | - | - | - |
| 2001 | 11 | 1,527 | $36,871,087 | $2,720,331 | $1,781iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $44,537 at 4% or $29,691 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $29,691 at 4% or $19,794 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $22,269 at 4% or $14,846 at 6%. |
| Chicago Sun-Times Pre-Tax Advantage Savings System | - | 500 | $20,632,039 | $2,614,342 | $5,229iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $130,717 at 4% or $87,145 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $87,145 at 4% or $58,096 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $65,359 at 4% or $43,572 at 6%. |
| CHICAGO SUN-TIMES GUILD EMPLOYEES PENSION PLAN | - | 180 | $16,239,048 | $105,989 | $589iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $14,721 at 4% or $9,814 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $9,814 at 4% or $6,543 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $7,360 at 4% or $4,907 at 6%. |
| SUN-TIMES GROUP LIFE & AD&D | - | 878 | - | - | - |
| VISION CARE PLAN | - | 915 | - | - | - |
| SUN-TIMES VISION CARE FOR FULL-TIME GUILD MEMBERS | - | 194 | - | - | - |
| MEDICAL HEALTH PLAN | - | 1,448 | - | - | - |
| SUN-TIMES TRAVEL ACCIDENT PLAN AND SPECIAL RISK | - | 1,200 | - | - | - |
| SUN TIMES LONG TERM DISABILITY CONTINUANCE PROGRAM | - | 489 | - | - | - |
| DENTAL INSURANCE PLAN | - | 1,527 | - | - | - |
| SUN TIMES PORTABLE OPTIONAL TERM LIFE INSURANCE | - | 86 | - | - | - |
| 1986 CHICAGO SUN-TIMES PENSION PLAN | - | 23 | - | - | - |
| 2000 | 11 | 2,260 | $42,580,162 | $2,600,967 | $1,151iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $28,772 at 4% or $19,181 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $19,181 at 4% or $12,787 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $14,386 at 4% or $9,591 at 6%. |
| Chicago Sun-Times Pre-Tax Advantage Savings System | - | 431 | $22,596,266 | $1,743,881 | $4,046iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $101,153 at 4% or $67,435 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $67,435 at 4% or $44,957 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $50,577 at 4% or $33,718 at 6%. |
| CHICAGO SUN-TIMES GUILD EMPLOYEES PENSION PLAN | - | 201 | $18,250,808 | $857,086 | $4,264iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $106,603 at 4% or $71,068 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $71,068 at 4% or $47,379 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $53,301 at 4% or $35,534 at 6%. |
| 1986 CHICAGO SUN-TIMES PENSION PLAN | - | 27 | $1,733,088 | - | - |
| SUN-TIMES LONG TERM DISABILITYCONTINUANCE PLAN | - | 528 | - | - | - |
| SUN-TIMES TRAVEL ACCIDENT PLAN AND SPECIAL RISK | - | 1,200 | - | - | - |
| SUN-TIMES VISION CARE FOR FULL-TIME GUILD MEMBERS | - | 219 | - | - | - |
| SUN TIMES GROUP LIFE AD&D INSURANCE PLAN | - | 971 | - | - | - |
| VISION CARE PLAN | - | 1,048 | - | - | - |
| DENTAL INSURANCE PLAN | - | 2,260 | - | - | - |
| MEDICAL HEALTH PLAN | - | 1,103 | - | - | - |
| SUN-TIMES PORTABLE OPTIONAL TERM LIFE INSURANCE | - | 102 | - | - | - |
| 1999 | 1 | 1,040 | $23,294,416 | $1,851,198 | $1,780iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $44,500 at 4% or $29,667 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $29,667 at 4% or $19,778 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $22,250 at 4% or $14,833 at 6%. |
| Chicago Sun-Times Pre-Tax Advantage Savings System | - | 1,040 | $23,294,416 | $1,851,198 | $1,780iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $44,500 at 4% or $29,667 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $29,667 at 4% or $19,778 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $22,250 at 4% or $14,833 at 6%. |