The American School in Japan
Form 5500 DataOverview
Plan Description
The American School in Japan 401k Plan is a defined contribution plan with a profit-sharing component and 401k feature. This plan has a BrightScope Rating of 82, placing it in the top 15% of all plans in its peer group. This plan is also in the top 15% of plans for Salary Deferral. The American School in Japan 401k Plan currently has over 200 active participants and over $18.8M in plan assets.
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For the average 401k participant, the 7 point difference between this plan's BrightScope Rating (82) and the top rated plan (89) could equate to:
5
Additional years of work
39,272
Lost Savings
*The delay in retirement calculations apply solely to this defined contribution plan and do not take into account other retirement plans and programs offered by this employer. How is this calculated?
Plan Details
Plan Details Relevant details about the plan and the plan sponsor, including the address and industry of the plan sponsor and the size of the plan in assets and participants.
Plan data accurate as of 12/31/2019
Plan data has been audited by an Independent Qualified Public Accountant (IQPA). Address None
Plan data has been audited by an Independent Qualified Public Accountant (IQPA). Address None
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IndustryEducational Services
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AdministratorBhupesh Upadhyay
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Net Plan Assets$18,800,000
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Total Participants230
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Avg Account Balance$86,000
Plan Components
Component Ratings
Design
Total Plan Cost:
Low Fees
Company Generosity:
Poor
Performance
Participation Rate:
Above Average
Salary Deferrals:
Great
Account Balance:
Above Average
Design
Total Plan Cost:
Low Fees
Company Generosity:
Poor
Performance
Participation Rate:
Average
Salary Deferrals:
Great
Account Balance:
Above Average
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Tabor College | 56.2 |
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Investments
Largest Funds in this Plan | Allocation of Assets | 1 YR Rank in Category |
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Fidelity Freedom Index | 23% |
4%
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Schwab S&P 500 Index | 11% |
7%
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Calvert Equity | 7% |
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