Pension Plans in District of Columbia, Ranked by Health Score
District of Columbia has 6 pension plans covering 954,738 participants. The average funding ratio is 68.8%, ranking #34 among all states. 3 plans are underfunded.
District of Columbia has 6 pension plans in our dataset, ranked below by the LakeQuality pension-health composite. The score combines current funding ratio (50%), multi-year funding trend (30%), and PBGC risk classification (20%) into a 0-100 grade.
Top-of-list plans usually combine funded ratios at or above 90% with stable multi-year trajectories and low PBGC risk. Public-sector teacher and employee retirement systems dominate the top rankings in many states because their large asset bases support institutional investment management. Each plan below links to its full profile — multi-year funding history, participant demographics, sponsor financials where available, and the underlying factors driving the composite grade.
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Total Plans
954,738
Participants
68.8%
Avg Funding
$36.2B
Total Assets
| # | Plan Name | Participants | Funding Ratio | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Plumbers & Pipefitters National Pension Fund | 430,000 | 64.1% | C |
| 2 | UFCW International Union Industry Pension Fund | 365,494 | 85.9% | A |
| 3 | United Mine Workers of America 1974 Pension Plan | 73,913 | 51.5% | D |
| 4 | Laborers National (Industrial) Pension Fund | 44,923 | 98.6% | A |
| 5 | SEIU National Industry Pension Fund | 21,789 | 97.7% | A |
| 6 | National Electrical Benefit Fund (NEBF) | 18,619 | 74.3% | A |
Frequently Asked Questions
District of Columbia has 6 pension plans covering 954,738 participants, with combined assets of $36.2B against $52.6B in liabilities.
The average funding ratio across District of Columbia pension plans is 68.8%. 3 of 6 plans (50%) are considered underfunded.
Plumbers & Pipefitters National Pension Fund is the top-rated plan in District of Columbia with a funding ratio of 64.1% and a Pension Health Grade of C.
Plans ranked by Pension Health Score: 50% funding ratio, 30% 3-year funding trend, 20% PBGC risk level.