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The fund has $270,796 in total assets. If the fund’s annual losses stay the same, it would run out of money in 15 years without these subsidies.
The fund earned $3,921 in investment income and other revenue in 2018. At the same time, it paid out $22,686 in expenses, according to the 2019 biennial report detailing the health of each of the state’s pension funds and retirement systems. The difference between the two shows the fund’s annual loss without subsidies.
Taxpayers added $7,574 to the fund’s revenue last year – an amount that has increased from $5,644 five years ago. Members made no contributions this year.
In all, subsidies amounted to $7,574 in 2018.
Western Springs Firefighters Pension Fund non-subsidy revenue over five years
| Year | Total non-subsidy revenue | Total expenses | Outcome without subsidies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $3,921 | $22,686 | -$18,765 |
| 2017 | $2,604 | $21,205 | -$18,601 |
| 2016 | $976 | $21,321 | -$20,345 |
| 2015 | $1,432 | $21,370 | -$19,938 |
| 2014 | $1,821 | $21,963 | -$20,142 |
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