The Hearst Corporation, Charlotte, NC. EIN 13-0433120. Annual reports 2009–2025. Also filed as Hearst Argyle Television, Inc.; Hearst Television, Inc.; Hearst Argyle Television; Hearst Argyle Television, Inc.
The Hearst Corporation has 10 active retirement plans on file. The largest is the The Hearst Corporation Retirement Plan, with 15,482 participants and $2.5 billion in assets in 2025. Alight has been its administrator since 2023.
The Hearst Corporation 3540 Toringdon Way 8TH Floor-, Benefits Department Charlotte, NC 28277 (704) 348-8470As filed for 2024
In effect since
January 1, 1987
Plans merged into this one:Hearst Argyle Television, Inc. Savings Plan (2009); CDS Global, Inc. Employee Savings Plan (2021); Fitch Group, Inc. 401(k) Plan and Trust (2022).
Earlier plan names: The Hearst Corporation Employee Savings Plan.
Year by year, 2009 to 2024
Plan year
Participants
Net assets
Recordkeeper
2024
24,445
$3.1 billion
not listed
2023
23,794
$2.7 billion
not listed
2022
23,342
$2.2 billion
not listed
2021
18,231
$2.2 billion
not listed
2020
17,345
$1.7 billion
not listed
2019
17,248
$1.5 billion
not listed
2018
16,763
$1.2 billion
not listed
2017
16,469
$1.3 billion
not listed
2016
15,885
$1.0 billion
T. Rowe Price
2015
14,916
$1.1 billion
T. Rowe Price
2014
14,035
$1.1 billion
T. Rowe Price
2013
13,562
$1.0 billion
T. Rowe Price
2012
13,512
$840 million
T. Rowe Price
2011
13,303
$757 million
T. Rowe Price
2010
12,796
$751 million
T. Rowe Price
2009
12,392
$672 million
T. Rowe Price
Hearst Television, Inc. Union 401(k) Plan
401(k)Active
Active. The plan filed its annual report for the 2024 plan year.
Earlier sponsors: Wcvb-Tv, Hearst Argyle Televsion, Inc. (2009); Wcvb-Tv, Hearst Television, Inc. (2010).
Earlier plan names: Wcvb-Tv Broadcast Employee Savings Plan; Hearst Television Inc. Union Employee Savings Plan (Formerly Wcvb-Tv Broadcast Employee Savings Plan).
Year by year, 2009 to 2024
Plan year
Participants
Net assets
Recordkeeper
2024
354
$83.2 million
not listed
2023
375
$79.9 million
not listed
2022
412
$75.1 million
not listed
2021
431
$93.7 million
not listed
2020
442
$81.6 million
not listed
2019
444
$71.2 million
not listed
2018
487
$58.8 million
not listed
2017
499
$62.3 million
not listed
2016
494
$54.1 million
T. Rowe Price
2015
532
$59.1 million
T. Rowe Price
2014
617
$61.9 million
T. Rowe Price
2013
617
$58.8 million
T. Rowe Price
2012
546
$47.1 million
T. Rowe Price
2011
144
$17.5 million
T. Rowe Price
2010
137
$17.1 million
T. Rowe Price
2009
146
$14.3 million
not listed
Capital Newspapers Employee Savings Plan
401(k)Active
Active. The plan filed its annual report for the 2024 plan year.
The Hearst Corporation & Hiea Employee Savings Plan 3540 Toringdon Way 8TH Floor-, Benefits Department Charlotte, NC 28277 (704) 348-8470As filed for 2024
In effect since
October 1, 1987
Year by year, 2009 to 2024
Plan year
Participants
Net assets
Recordkeeper
2024
169
$11.6 million
not listed
2023
180
$10.6 million
not listed
2022
188
$9.2 million
not listed
2021
197
$11.7 million
not listed
2020
217
$10.0 million
not listed
2019
241
$8.6 million
not listed
2018
253
$7.1 million
not listed
2017
263
$7.3 million
not listed
2016
286
$6.3 million
T. Rowe Price
2015
305
$6.7 million
T. Rowe Price
2014
307
$6.7 million
T. Rowe Price
2013
328
$6.9 million
T. Rowe Price
2012
342
$6.0 million
T. Rowe Price
2011
352
$5.5 million
T. Rowe Price
2010
380
$5.6 million
T. Rowe Price
2009
379
$5.6 million
T. Rowe Price
Connecticut Newspapers Employee Savings Plan
401(k)Active
Active. The plan filed its annual report for the 2024 plan year.
Plan number
055Employer EIN 13-0433120
Participants (2024)
22
Net assets (2024)
$911,038
Plan administrator
The Hearst Corporation 3540 Toringdon Way 8TH Floor-, Benefits Department Charlotte, NC 28277 (704) 348-8470As filed for 2024
In effect since
October 1, 2008
Year by year, 2009 to 2024
Plan year
Participants
Net assets
Recordkeeper
2024
22
$911,038
not listed
2023
25
$810,174
not listed
2022
27
$736,963
not listed
2021
28
$897,701
not listed
2020
27
$780,025
not listed
2019
28
$795,624
not listed
2018
25
$694,396
not listed
2017
30
$761,140
not listed
2016
37
$649,930
not listed
2015
24
$740,237
not listed
2014
24
$737,503
not listed
2013
26
$704,798
not listed
2012
26
$548,793
not listed
2011
28
$495,937
not listed
2010
32
$490,500
not listed
2009
35
$375,669
not listed
Technologue Inc 401K Profit Sharing Plan & Trust
401(k)Closed
Closed. The plan filed its final annual report for 2015, which means its assets were paid out or moved and it no longer exists.
Plan number
090Employer EIN 13-0433120
Participants (2014)
3
Net assets (2014)
$3
Plan administrator
Hearst Corporation 214 North Tryon Street, 34TH Floor - Benefits Dept. Charlotte, NC 28202 (704) 348-8470As filed for 2015
In effect since
January 1, 2001
Year by year, 2009 to 2015
Plan year
Participants
Net assets
Recordkeeper
2015
0
$0
not listed
2014
3
$3
not listed
2013
4
$34,036
not listed
2012
4
$37,489
not listed
2011
8
$33,206
not listed
2010
9
$36,686
not listed
2009
9
$31,363
not listed
Kcra Employee Savings Plan
401(k)Merged
Merged. In 2012 its assets moved to the Hearst Television Inc. Union 401(k) Plan, sponsored by The Hearst Corporation (EIN 74-2717523, plan 021). Accounts moved with them, so that plan is the one to contact.
Plan number
018Employer EIN 74-2717523
Participants (2011)
77
Net assets (2011)
$10.4 million
Plan administrator
The Hearst Corporation 214 North Tryon Street, 34TH Floor - Benefits Dept. Charlotte, NC 28202 (704) 348-8487As filed for 2012
In effect since
April 1, 1999
Earlier sponsors: Hearst Argyle Television, Inc. (2009); Hearst Television, Inc. (2010).
Year by year, 2009 to 2012
Plan year
Participants
Net assets
Recordkeeper
2012
0
$0
not listed
2011
77
$10.4 million
not listed
2010
78
$10.6 million
not listed
2009
78
$9.9 million
not listed
Wbal Employee Savings Plan
401(k)Merged
Merged. In 2012 its assets moved to the Hearst Television Inc. Union Ee Savings Plan, sponsored by The Hearst Corporation (EIN 74-2717523, plan 009). Accounts moved with them, so that plan is the one to contact.
Plan number
079Employer EIN 13-0433120
Participants (2011)
33
Net assets (2011)
$2.3 million
Plan administrator
The Hearst Corporation 214 North Tryon Street, 34TH Floor - Benefits Dept. Charlotte, NC 28202 (704) 348-8487As filed for 2012
In effect since
January 1, 1989
Earlier sponsor: Wbal Division, the Hearst Corporation (2009–2010).
Year by year, 2009 to 2012
Plan year
Participants
Net assets
Recordkeeper
2012
0
$0
not listed
2011
33
$2.3 million
not listed
2010
33
$2.2 million
not listed
2009
31
$1.8 million
not listed
WMTW Employee Savings Plan
401(k)Merged
Merged. In 2012 its assets moved to the Hearst Television Inc. Union 401(k) Plan, sponsored by The Hearst Corporation (EIN 74-2717523, plan 021). Accounts moved with them, so that plan is the one to contact.
Plan number
022Employer EIN 74-2717523
Participants (2011)
71
Net assets (2011)
$2.6 million
Plan administrator
The Hearst Corporation 214 North Tryon Street, 34TH Floor - Benefits Dept. Charlotte, NC 28202 (704) 348-8487As filed for 2012
In effect since
July 1, 2004
Earlier sponsors: Hearst Argyle Television, Inc. (2009); Hearst Television, Inc. (2010).
Year by year, 2009 to 2012
Plan year
Participants
Net assets
Recordkeeper
2012
0
$0
not listed
2011
71
$2.6 million
not listed
2010
72
$2.6 million
not listed
2009
67
$2.2 million
not listed
Kitv Employee Savings Plan
401(k)Merged
Merged. In 2012 its assets moved to the Hearst Television Inc. Union Ee Savings Plan, sponsored by The Hearst Corporation (EIN 74-2717523, plan 009). Accounts moved with them, so that plan is the one to contact.
Plan number
016Employer EIN 74-2717523
Participants (2011)
43
Net assets (2011)
$1.5 million
Plan administrator
The Hearst Corporation 214 North Tryon Street, 34TH Floor - Benefits Dept. Charlotte, NC 28202 (704) 348-8487As filed for 2012
Merged. In 2012 its assets moved to the Hearst Television Inc. Union Ee Savings Plan, sponsored by The Hearst Corporation (EIN 74-2717523, plan 009). Accounts moved with them, so that plan is the one to contact.
Plan number
011Employer EIN 74-2717523
Participants (2011)
83
Net assets (2011)
$4.3 million
Plan administrator
The Hearst Corporation 214 North Tryon Street, 34TH Floor - Benefits Dept. Charlotte, NC 28202 (704) 348-8487As filed for 2012
In effect since
July 1, 1988
Earlier sponsors: KMBC, Hearst Argyle Television, Inc. (2009); KMBC, Hearst Television, Inc. (2010).
Year by year, 2009 to 2012
Plan year
Participants
Net assets
Recordkeeper
2012
0
$0
not listed
2011
83
$4.3 million
not listed
2010
81
$4.0 million
not listed
2009
79
$3.6 million
not listed
Wtae Employee Savings Plan
401(k)Merged
Merged. In 2012 its assets moved to the Hearst Television Inc. Union Ee Savings Plan, sponsored by The Hearst Corporation (EIN 74-2717523, plan 009). Accounts moved with them, so that plan is the one to contact.
Plan number
010Employer EIN 74-2717523
Participants (2011)
69
Net assets (2011)
$3.2 million
Plan administrator
The Hearst Corporation 214 North Tryon Street, 34TH Floor - Benefits Dept. Charlotte, NC 28202 (704) 348-8487As filed for 2012
In effect since
December 1, 1987
Earlier sponsors: Wtae , Hearst Argyle Television (2009); Wtae , Hearst Television, Inc. (2010).
Year by year, 2009 to 2012
Plan year
Participants
Net assets
Recordkeeper
2012
0
$0
not listed
2011
69
$3.2 million
not listed
2010
68
$4.0 million
not listed
2009
71
$3.5 million
not listed
Wbal Employee Savings Plan
401(k)Merged
Merged. In 2012 its assets moved to the Hearst Television Inc. Union Ee Savings Plan, sponsored by The Hearst Corporation (EIN 74-2717523, plan 009). Accounts moved with them, so that plan is the one to contact.
Plan number
013Employer EIN 74-2717523
Participants (2011)
108
Net assets (2011)
$8.7 million
Plan administrator
The Hearst Corporation 214 North Tryon Street, 34TH Floor - Benefits Dept. Charlotte, NC 28202 (704) 348-8487As filed for 2012
In effect since
January 1, 1997
Earlier sponsors: Wbal, Hearst Argyle Television, Inc. (2009); Wbal, Hearst Television, Inc. (2010).
Year by year, 2009 to 2012
Plan year
Participants
Net assets
Recordkeeper
2012
0
$0
not listed
2011
108
$8.7 million
not listed
2010
108
$8.6 million
not listed
2009
107
$7.5 million
not listed
WLWT Employee Savings Plan
401(k)Merged
Merged. In 2012 its assets moved to the Hearst Television Inc. Union Ee Savings Plan, sponsored by The Hearst Corporation (EIN 74-2717523, plan 009). Accounts moved with them, so that plan is the one to contact.
Plan number
017Employer EIN 74-2717523
Participants (2011)
81
Net assets (2011)
$2.1 million
Plan administrator
The Hearst Corporation 214 North Tryon Street, 34TH Floor - Benefits Dept. Charlotte, NC 28202 (704) 348-8487As filed for 2012
Merged. In 2012 its assets moved to the Hearst Television Inc. Union Ee Savings Plan, sponsored by The Hearst Corporation (EIN 74-2717523, plan 009). Accounts moved with them, so that plan is the one to contact.
Plan number
012Employer EIN 74-2717523
Participants (2011)
38
Net assets (2011)
$1.8 million
Plan administrator
The Hearst Corporation 214 North Tryon Street, 34TH Floor - Benefits Dept. Charlotte, NC 28202 (704) 348-8487As filed for 2012
In effect since
September 1, 1988
Earlier sponsors: Wisn, Hearst Argyle Television, Inc. (2009); Wisn, Hearst Television, Inc. (2010).
Year by year, 2009 to 2012
Plan year
Participants
Net assets
Recordkeeper
2012
0
$0
not listed
2011
38
$1.8 million
not listed
2010
42
$1.7 million
not listed
2009
39
$1.5 million
not listed
Hearst-Argyle Television, Inc. Broadcast Retirement Plan
Pension (defined benefit)Merged
Merged. In 2009 its assets moved to the The Hearst Corporation Broadcast Retirement Plan, sponsored by The Hearst Corporation (EIN 13-0433120, plan 049). Accounts moved with them, so that plan is the one to contact.
Plan number
006Employer EIN 74-2717523
Plan administrator
Hearst Argyle Television 300 West 57TH Street New York, NY 10019 (704) 348-8487As filed for 2009
In effect since
August 29, 1997
Hearst Argyle Television, Inc Broadcast Pension Plan
Pension (defined benefit)Merged
Merged. In 2009 its assets moved to the The Hearst Corporation Broadcast Retirement Plan, sponsored by The Hearst Corporation (EIN 13-0433120, plan 049). Accounts moved with them, so that plan is the one to contact.
Plan number
014Employer EIN 74-2717523
Plan administrator
Hearst Argyle Television, Inc 300 West 57TH Street New York, NY 10019 (212) 887-6800As filed for 2009
In effect since
March 18, 1999
Pension Plan of Wcvb-Tv and Local Union 1228 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical
Pension (defined benefit)Merged
Merged. In 2009 its assets moved to the The Hearst Corporation Broadcast Retirement Plan, sponsored by The Hearst Corporation (EIN 13-0433120, plan 049). Accounts moved with them, so that plan is the one to contact.
Plan number
015Employer EIN 74-2717523
Plan administrator
Edwin a. Rusgo 227 West Trade Street Charlotte, NC 28202 (704) 348-8487As filed for 2009
In effect since
January 1, 1976
KMBC Pension Plan for Union Employees
Pension (defined benefit)Merged
Merged. In 2009 its assets moved to the The Hearst Corporation Broadcast Retirement Plan, sponsored by The Hearst Corporation (EIN 13-0433120, plan 049). Accounts moved with them, so that plan is the one to contact.
Plan number
008Employer EIN 74-2717523
Plan administrator
Hearst Argyle Television, Inc. 1049 Central Avenue Kansas City, MO 64105 (816) 221-9999As filed for 2009
In effect since
May 18, 1982
Hearst Argyle Television, Inc. Savings Plan
401(k)Merged
Merged. In 2009 its assets moved to the The Hearst Corporation Employee Savings Plan, sponsored by The Hearst Corporation (EIN 13-0433120, plan 071). Accounts moved with them, so that plan is the one to contact.
Plan number
007Employer EIN 74-2717523
Plan administrator
Hearst Argyle Television, Inc. 300 West 57TH Street New York, NY 10019 (212) 765-8135As filed for 2009
In effect since
August 29, 1997
The Hearst Corporation and the Hearst International Employees' Association Retirement Plan
Pension (defined benefit)Merged
Merged. In 2009 its assets moved to the The Hearst Corporation Broadcast Retirement Plan, sponsored by The Hearst Corporation (EIN 13-0433120, plan 049). Accounts moved with them, so that plan is the one to contact.
Plan number
035Employer EIN 13-0433120
Plan administrator
The Hearst Corp & Hiea Retirement Plan 300 West 57TH Street New York, NY 10019 (704) 348-8487As filed for 2009
In effect since
December 29, 1959
Hearst-Argyle Television, Inc. Retirement Plan
Pension (defined benefit)Merged
Merged. In 2009 its assets moved to the The Hearst Corporation Retirement Plan, sponsored by The Hearst Corporation (EIN 13-0433120, plan 048). Accounts moved with them, so that plan is the one to contact.
Plan number
005Employer EIN 74-2717523
Plan administrator
Hearst Argyle Television, Inc. 300 West 57TH Street New York, NY 10019 (704) 348-8487As filed for 2009
In effect since
August 29, 1997
Capital Newspapers/Guild Employee Pension Benefit Plan
Pension (defined benefit)Merged
Merged. In 2009 its assets moved to the The Hearst Corporation Broadcast Retirement Plan, sponsored by The Hearst Corporation (EIN 13-0433120, plan 049). Accounts moved with them, so that plan is the one to contact.
Plan number
032Employer EIN 13-0433120
Plan administrator
The Retirement Board of the Capital Newspapers/Guild Ee Pen. Ben. Fund P.O. Box 15000 Albany, NY 12211 (518) 454-5662As filed for 2009
In effect since
January 4, 1965
Capital Newspapers Employee Welfare, Pension and Death Benefit Fund
Pension (defined benefit)Merged
Merged. In 2009 its assets moved to the The Hearst Corporation Broadcast Retirement Plan, sponsored by The Hearst Corporation (EIN 13-0433120, plan 049). Accounts moved with them, so that plan is the one to contact.
Plan number
033Employer EIN 13-0433120
Plan administrator
M. Cipollo, L. Hudson, C. Eaddy, M. Aldam News Plaza, Box 15000 Albany, NY 12212 (518) 454-5662As filed for 2009
In effect since
May 1, 1964
If you had money in one of these plans
Call Alight (alight.com), which runs the The Hearst Corporation Retirement Plan. With your Social Security number and the plan name, it can tell you whether you still have a balance and, if not, where it went.
Or call the plan administrator listed on the plan below ((704) 348-8470). That number was filed for 2025; ask for the benefits or retirement plan office.
If your plan was merged, your account moved with it. Follow the link on the plan to the plan it went into, and contact that one.
If your plan closed, unclaimed balances usually went to an IRA in your name, to the PBGC's missing participants program, or to state unclaimed property. Here is how to check each one.
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What these numbers are
They come from the Form 5500 annual reports each plan files with the Department of Labor, as the plan filed them. A plan year is usually a calendar year.
Participants counts everyone in the plan at year end: current employees, former employees who still have a balance or a pension coming, and retirees or beneficiaries being paid.
The recordkeeper is the service provider whose Schedule C entry says it keeps the plan's records. Small plans do not file Schedule C, so some plans show none.
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