Powell's Books, Inc. 401(k) Plan: Login, Facts & Contact Information

Powell's Books, Inc. 401(k) Plan Facts

Plan name
POWELL'S BOOKS RETIREMENT 401(K) AND SAVINGS PLAN
Plan type
401(k) with employer contributions and profit sharing
Plan sponsor
POWELL'S BOOKS, INC.
Participants
554 (312 active employees)
Former employees with a balance
226
Plan assets
$30,505,797 at Jun 30, 2025
Average account balance
$72,460 across 421 accounts
Employer contributions
$298,318 in plan year 2024 (20% of all contributions)
Recordkeeper
Stancorp Financial Group
Plan year
Jul 1, 2024 – Jun 30, 2025
Plan established
Jul 1, 1983
✓ Employer contributions— Automatic enrollment✓ Default investment for undecided participants✓ Participants choose their own investments— Self-directed brokerage window✓ Profit sharing— Company stock (ESOP)

Source: Form 5500 for plan year 2024 (Jul 1, 2024 – Jun 30, 2025), filed Dec 3, 2025. Public filing with the U.S. Department of Labor.

Money in and out in plan year 2024

  • $1.49 million went into the plan in contributions, $298,318 of it from the employer (20%).
  • $2.69 million was paid out to participants.
  • Investment and other income added $3.26 million.
  • Administrative expenses were $135,210, about $321 per account.

How the Powell's Books, Inc. 401(k) changed, 2019–2024

Plan yearParticipantsPlan assetsEmployer contributionsBenefits paid
2019582$22.6 million$302,752$1.62 million
2020499$28.0 million$47,058$2.19 million
2021482$21.8 million$135,655$3.15 million
2022488$24.8 million$220,207$899,275
2023539$28.6 million$248,699$1.15 million
2024554$30.5 million$298,318$2.69 million

Powell's Books, Inc. 401(k) Contact Information

Phone
503-228-0540
Mailing address
PO BOX 3989, PORTLAND OR 97208
Plan sponsor
POWELL'S BOOKS, INC.
Employer identification number (EIN)
93-0794762
Plan number
001

Questions about the Powell's Books, Inc. 401(k)

Does Powell's Books, Inc contribute to the 401(k)?

Yes. The plan reports an employer contribution arrangement. In plan year 2024 the employer contributed $298,318, 20% of all contributions.

Does the Powell's Books, Inc 401(k) have automatic enrollment?

No. The plan does not report automatic enrollment; employees enroll themselves.

How many people are in the Powell's Books, Inc 401(k) plan?

554 participants at the start of plan year 2024, 312 of them active employees, and 226 former employees who still had money in the plan.

What is the average 401(k) balance at Powell's Books, Inc?

About $72,460 per account: $30.5 million in plan assets across 421 accounts with a balance at the end of plan year 2024.

Who manages the Powell's Books, Inc 401(k) accounts?

The Standard (listed on the filing as STANCORP FINANCIAL GROUP) is the plan's recordkeeper, which is where participants log in to see their balance.

I no longer work at Powell's Books, Inc. How do I access my 401(k)?

Your account stays with The Standard after you leave, so you can log in with the same credentials. If your balance was small, the plan may have rolled it into an IRA in your name. If you can't find it, Beagle can locate it for you.

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