﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<Return xmlns="http://www.irs.gov/efile" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xsi:schemaLocation="http://www.irs.gov/efile" returnVersion="2023v5.1">
  <ReturnHeader binaryAttachmentCnt="0">
    <ReturnTs>2024-10-16T09:57:07-05:00</ReturnTs>
    <TaxPeriodEndDt>2023-12-31</TaxPeriodEndDt>
    <PreparerFirmGrp>
      <PreparerFirmEIN>741695589</PreparerFirmEIN>
      <PreparerFirmName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>Harper &amp; Pearson Company PC</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
      </PreparerFirmName>
      <PreparerUSAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>One Riverway Suite 1900</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>Houston</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>TX</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>77056</ZIPCd>
      </PreparerUSAddress>
    </PreparerFirmGrp>
    <ReturnTypeCd>990</ReturnTypeCd>
    <TaxPeriodBeginDt>2023-01-01</TaxPeriodBeginDt>
    <Filer>
      <EIN>746063911</EIN>
      <BusinessName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>PIPE FITTERS LOCAL UNION #211 WELFARE</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        <BusinessNameLine2Txt>TRUST FUND</BusinessNameLine2Txt>
      </BusinessName>
      <BusinessNameControlTxt>PIPE</BusinessNameControlTxt>
      <PhoneNum>7136439300</PhoneNum>
      <USAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>8441 GULF FREEWAY SUITE 304</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>HOUSTON</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>TX</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>77017</ZIPCd>
      </USAddress>
    </Filer>
    <BusinessOfficerGrp>
      <PersonNm>Bryan Edwards</PersonNm>
      <PersonTitleTxt>Trustee</PersonTitleTxt>
      <PhoneNum>7136439300</PhoneNum>
      <SignatureDt>2024-10-16</SignatureDt>
      <DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd>1</DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd>
    </BusinessOfficerGrp>
    <IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd>0</IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd>
    <PreparerPersonGrp>
      <PreparerPersonNm>Kevin E Bienvenu CPA</PreparerPersonNm>
      <PTIN>P00079403</PTIN>
      <PhoneNum>7136222310</PhoneNum>
    </PreparerPersonGrp>
    <TaxYr>2023</TaxYr>
    <BuildTS>2024-10-15 13:58:12Z</BuildTS>
  </ReturnHeader>
  <ReturnData documentCnt="3">
    <IRS990 documentId="RetDoc1038000001" referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1044400001">
      <PrincipalOfficerNm>Bryan Edwards</PrincipalOfficerNm>
      <USAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>8441 Gulf Freeway Suite 304</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>Houston</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>TX</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>77017</ZIPCd>
      </USAddress>
      <GrossReceiptsAmt>34948224</GrossReceiptsAmt>
      <GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd>0</GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd>
      <Organization501cInd organization501cTypeTxt="9">X</Organization501cInd>
      <WebsiteAddressTxt>N/A</WebsiteAddressTxt>
      <TypeOfOrganizationTrustInd>X</TypeOfOrganizationTrustInd>
      <FormationYr>1964</FormationYr>
      <LegalDomicileStateCd>TX</LegalDomicileStateCd>
      <ActivityOrMissionDesc>Provision of health benefits for its members and their dependents.</ActivityOrMissionDesc>
      <VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt>8</VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt>
      <VotingMembersIndependentCnt>8</VotingMembersIndependentCnt>
      <TotalEmployeeCnt>2</TotalEmployeeCnt>
      <TotalVolunteersCnt>0</TotalVolunteersCnt>
      <TotalGrossUBIAmt>0</TotalGrossUBIAmt>
      <NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt>0</NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt>
      <PYContributionsGrantsAmt>0</PYContributionsGrantsAmt>
      <CYContributionsGrantsAmt>0</CYContributionsGrantsAmt>
      <PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>24697087</PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>24141621</CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <PYInvestmentIncomeAmt>-247983</PYInvestmentIncomeAmt>
      <CYInvestmentIncomeAmt>1823947</CYInvestmentIncomeAmt>
      <PYOtherRevenueAmt>1243361</PYOtherRevenueAmt>
      <CYOtherRevenueAmt>1197588</CYOtherRevenueAmt>
      <PYTotalRevenueAmt>25692465</PYTotalRevenueAmt>
      <CYTotalRevenueAmt>27163156</CYTotalRevenueAmt>
      <PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>0</PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>
      <CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>0</CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>
      <PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>15584222</PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>
      <CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>16048186</CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>
      <PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>299421</PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>
      <CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>331192</CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>
      <PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>0</PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>
      <CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>0</CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>
      <CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt>0</CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt>
      <PYOtherExpensesAmt>2161349</PYOtherExpensesAmt>
      <CYOtherExpensesAmt>2230947</CYOtherExpensesAmt>
      <PYTotalExpensesAmt>18044992</PYTotalExpensesAmt>
      <CYTotalExpensesAmt>18610325</CYTotalExpensesAmt>
      <PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>7647473</PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>
      <CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>8552831</CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>
      <TotalAssetsBOYAmt>36654702</TotalAssetsBOYAmt>
      <TotalAssetsEOYAmt>45168969</TotalAssetsEOYAmt>
      <TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt>13047810</TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt>
      <TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt>13009246</TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>23606892</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>32159723</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>
      <MissionDesc>PROVISION OF HEALTH BENEFITS TO ELIGIBLE MEMBERS AND THEIR DEPENDENTS.</MissionDesc>
      <SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd>0</SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd>
      <SignificantChangeInd>0</SignificantChangeInd>
      <ExpenseAmt>17955871</ExpenseAmt>
      <RevenueAmt>27163156</RevenueAmt>
      <Desc>PROVISION OF HEALTH BENEFITS TO QUALIFIED EMPLOYEES AND DEPENDENTS.</Desc>
      <TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt>17955871</TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt>
      <DescribedInSection501c3Ind>0</DescribedInSection501c3Ind>
      <ScheduleBRequiredInd>0</ScheduleBRequiredInd>
      <PoliticalCampaignActyInd>0</PoliticalCampaignActyInd>
      <SubjectToProxyTaxInd>0</SubjectToProxyTaxInd>
      <DonorAdvisedFundInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</DonorAdvisedFundInd>
      <ConservationEasementsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ConservationEasementsInd>
      <CollectionsOfArtInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</CollectionsOfArtInd>
      <CreditCounselingInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</CreditCounselingInd>
      <DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd>0</DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd>
      <ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">1</ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd>
      <ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd>
      <ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd>
      <ReportOtherAssetsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ReportOtherAssetsInd>
      <ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">1</ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd>
      <IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">1</IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd>
      <IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">1</IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd>
      <ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd>
      <SchoolOperatingInd>0</SchoolOperatingInd>
      <ForeignOfficeInd>0</ForeignOfficeInd>
      <ForeignActivitiesInd>0</ForeignActivitiesInd>
      <MoreThan5000KToOrgInd>0</MoreThan5000KToOrgInd>
      <MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd>0</MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd>
      <ProfessionalFundraisingInd>0</ProfessionalFundraisingInd>
      <FundraisingActivitiesInd>0</FundraisingActivitiesInd>
      <GamingActivitiesInd>0</GamingActivitiesInd>
      <OperateHospitalInd>0</OperateHospitalInd>
      <GrantsToOrganizationsInd>0</GrantsToOrganizationsInd>
      <GrantsToIndividualsInd>0</GrantsToIndividualsInd>
      <ScheduleJRequiredInd>0</ScheduleJRequiredInd>
      <TaxExemptBondsInd>0</TaxExemptBondsInd>
      <LoanOutstandingInd>0</LoanOutstandingInd>
      <GrantToRelatedPersonInd>0</GrantToRelatedPersonInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd>0</BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd>0</BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd>
      <BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd>0</BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd>
      <DeductibleNonCashContriInd>0</DeductibleNonCashContriInd>
      <DeductibleArtContributionInd>0</DeductibleArtContributionInd>
      <TerminateOperationsInd>0</TerminateOperationsInd>
      <PartialLiquidationInd>0</PartialLiquidationInd>
      <DisregardedEntityInd>0</DisregardedEntityInd>
      <RelatedEntityInd>0</RelatedEntityInd>
      <RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>0</RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>
      <ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd>0</ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd>
      <ScheduleORequiredInd>1</ScheduleORequiredInd>
      <IRPDocumentCnt>2</IRPDocumentCnt>
      <IRPDocumentW2GCnt>0</IRPDocumentW2GCnt>
      <BackupWthldComplianceInd>1</BackupWthldComplianceInd>
      <EmployeeCnt>2</EmployeeCnt>
      <EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd>1</EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd>
      <UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd>0</UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd>
      <ForeignFinancialAccountInd>0</ForeignFinancialAccountInd>
      <ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>0</ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>
      <TaxablePartyNotificationInd>0</TaxablePartyNotificationInd>
      <NondeductibleContributionsInd>0</NondeductibleContributionsInd>
      <QuidProQuoContributionsInd>0</QuidProQuoContributionsInd>
      <Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd>0</Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd>
      <IndoorTanningServicesInd>0</IndoorTanningServicesInd>
      <SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd>0</SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd>
      <SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd>0</SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd>
      <GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt>8</GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt>
      <IndependentVotingMemberCnt>8</IndependentVotingMemberCnt>
      <FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd>0</FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd>
      <DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd>0</DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd>
      <ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd>0</ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd>
      <MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd>0</MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd>
      <MembersOrStockholdersInd>0</MembersOrStockholdersInd>
      <ElectionOfBoardMembersInd>0</ElectionOfBoardMembersInd>
      <DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd>0</DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd>
      <MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd>1</MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd>
      <MinutesOfCommitteesInd>1</MinutesOfCommitteesInd>
      <OfficerMailingAddressInd>0</OfficerMailingAddressInd>
      <LocalChaptersInd>0</LocalChaptersInd>
      <Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd>1</Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd>
      <ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd>1</ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd>
      <AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd>1</AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd>
      <RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd>1</RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd>
      <WhistleblowerPolicyInd>1</WhistleblowerPolicyInd>
      <DocumentRetentionPolicyInd>1</DocumentRetentionPolicyInd>
      <CompensationProcessCEOInd>1</CompensationProcessCEOInd>
      <CompensationProcessOtherInd>1</CompensationProcessOtherInd>
      <InvestmentInJointVentureInd>0</InvestmentInJointVentureInd>
      <UponRequestInd>X</UponRequestInd>
      <BooksInCareOfDetail>
        <BusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>BENEFIT RESOURCES INC</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </BusinessName>
        <PhoneNum>7136439300</PhoneNum>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>8441 GULF FREEWAY SUITE 304</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>HOUSTON</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>TX</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>77017</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
      </BooksInCareOfDetail>
      <NoListedPersonsCompensatedInd>X</NoListedPersonsCompensatedInd>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>BRYAN EDWARDS</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>TRUSTEE</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>Tony McCorvey</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>TRUSTEE</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>KENNETH WAYBRIGHT</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>TRUSTEE</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>Doug Gregory</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>TRUSTEE</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>MARK LETSOS</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>TRUSTEE</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>RICK BEELER</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>TRUSTEE</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>Octavio Rojas</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>TRUSTEE</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>Jeff Broussard</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>TRUSTEE</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>Randy Beal</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>COORDINATOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>40.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
      <TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt>0</TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt>
      <TotalOtherCompensationAmt>0</TotalOtherCompensationAmt>
      <IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>0</IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>
      <FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd>0</FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd>
      <TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd>0</TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd>
      <CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd>0</CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd>
      <ContractorCompensationGrp>
        <ContractorName>
          <BusinessName>
            <BusinessNameLine1Txt>BENEFIT RESOURCES</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
          </BusinessName>
        </ContractorName>
        <ContractorAddress>
          <USAddress>
            <AddressLine1Txt>8441 Gulf Freeway Suite 304</AddressLine1Txt>
            <CityNm>HOUSTON</CityNm>
            <StateAbbreviationCd>TX</StateAbbreviationCd>
            <ZIPCd>77017</ZIPCd>
          </USAddress>
        </ContractorAddress>
        <ServicesDesc>ADMINISTRATION</ServicesDesc>
        <CompensationAmt>258516</CompensationAmt>
      </ContractorCompensationGrp>
      <CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>1</CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>
      <ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
        <Desc>EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS</Desc>
        <BusinessCd>900001</BusinessCd>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>23993331</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>23993331</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
      <ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
        <Desc>PARTICIPANT CONTRIBUTIONS</Desc>
        <BusinessCd>900001</BusinessCd>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>148290</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>148290</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
      <TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt>24141621</TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <InvestmentIncomeGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>1727634</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>1727634</ExclusionAmt>
      </InvestmentIncomeGrp>
      <GrossAmountSalesAssetsGrp>
        <SecuritiesAmt>7881381</SecuritiesAmt>
      </GrossAmountSalesAssetsGrp>
      <LessCostOthBasisSalesExpnssGrp>
        <SecuritiesAmt>7785068</SecuritiesAmt>
      </LessCostOthBasisSalesExpnssGrp>
      <GainOrLossGrp>
        <SecuritiesAmt>96313</SecuritiesAmt>
      </GainOrLossGrp>
      <NetGainOrLossInvestmentsGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>96313</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>96313</ExclusionAmt>
      </NetGainOrLossInvestmentsGrp>
      <OtherRevenueMiscGrp>
        <Desc>DEPPRECIATION OF INVESTMENT</Desc>
        <BusinessCd>900001</BusinessCd>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>763412</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>763412</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </OtherRevenueMiscGrp>
      <OtherRevenueMiscGrp>
        <Desc>REINSURANCE</Desc>
        <BusinessCd>900001</BusinessCd>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>230304</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>230304</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </OtherRevenueMiscGrp>
      <OtherRevenueMiscGrp>
        <Desc>Liability Estimates</Desc>
        <BusinessCd>900001</BusinessCd>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>203872</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>203872</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </OtherRevenueMiscGrp>
      <OtherRevenueTotalAmt>1197588</OtherRevenueTotalAmt>
      <TotalRevenueGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>27163156</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>25339209</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
        <UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>0</UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>1823947</ExclusionAmt>
      </TotalRevenueGrp>
      <BenefitsToMembersGrp>
        <TotalAmt>16048186</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>16048186</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </BenefitsToMembersGrp>
      <CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>146375</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>146375</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp>
      <OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>58203</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>58203</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp>
      <PensionPlanContributionsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>108367</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>108367</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </PensionPlanContributionsGrp>
      <PayrollTaxesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>18247</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>18247</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </PayrollTaxesGrp>
      <FeesForServicesManagementGrp>
        <TotalAmt>258516</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>258516</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </FeesForServicesManagementGrp>
      <FeesForServicesLegalGrp>
        <TotalAmt>79376</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>79376</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </FeesForServicesLegalGrp>
      <FeesForServicesAccountingGrp>
        <TotalAmt>157200</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>157200</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </FeesForServicesAccountingGrp>
      <FeesForSrvcInvstMgmntFeesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>101159</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>101159</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </FeesForSrvcInvstMgmntFeesGrp>
      <OfficeExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>30433</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>30433</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </OfficeExpensesGrp>
      <OccupancyGrp>
        <TotalAmt>31789</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>31789</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </OccupancyGrp>
      <TravelGrp>
        <TotalAmt>1554</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>1554</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </TravelGrp>
      <DepreciationDepletionGrp>
        <TotalAmt>771</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>771</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </DepreciationDepletionGrp>
      <InsuranceGrp>
        <TotalAmt>24069</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>24069</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </InsuranceGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>INSURANCE PREMIUM</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>1436598</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>1436598</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>CONSULTING FEE</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>59829</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>59829</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>OTHER</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>49653</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>49653</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>18610325</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>17955871</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>654454</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>0</FundraisingAmt>
      </TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp>
      <SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp>
        <BOYAmt>5165829</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>7078858</EOYAmt>
      </SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp>
      <AccountsReceivableGrp>
        <BOYAmt>2056419</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>2390553</EOYAmt>
      </AccountsReceivableGrp>
      <LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt>83380</LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt>
      <LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt>74109</LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt>
      <LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp>
        <BOYAmt>10042</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>9271</EOYAmt>
      </LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp>
      <InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp>
        <BOYAmt>29422412</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>35690287</EOYAmt>
      </InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp>
      <TotalAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>36654702</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>45168969</EOYAmt>
      </TotalAssetsGrp>
      <AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp>
        <BOYAmt>1019568</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>1184876</EOYAmt>
      </AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp>
      <OtherLiabilitiesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>12028242</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>11824370</EOYAmt>
      </OtherLiabilitiesGrp>
      <TotalLiabilitiesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>13047810</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>13009246</EOYAmt>
      </TotalLiabilitiesGrp>
      <OrgDoesNotFollowFASB117Ind>X</OrgDoesNotFollowFASB117Ind>
      <CapStkTrPrinCurrentFundsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>0</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>0</EOYAmt>
      </CapStkTrPrinCurrentFundsGrp>
      <PdInCapSrplsLandBldgEqpFundGrp>
        <BOYAmt>0</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>0</EOYAmt>
      </PdInCapSrplsLandBldgEqpFundGrp>
      <RtnEarnEndowmentIncmOthFndsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>23606892</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>32159723</EOYAmt>
      </RtnEarnEndowmentIncmOthFndsGrp>
      <TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
        <BOYAmt>23606892</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>32159723</EOYAmt>
      </TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
      <TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
        <BOYAmt>36654702</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>45168969</EOYAmt>
      </TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
      <ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt>8552831</ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt>
      <OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt>0</OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartXIIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartXIIInd>
      <MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd>X</MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd>
      <AccountantCompileOrReviewInd>0</AccountantCompileOrReviewInd>
      <FSAuditedInd>1</FSAuditedInd>
      <FSAuditedBasisGrp>
        <SeparateBasisFinclStmtInd>X</SeparateBasisFinclStmtInd>
      </FSAuditedBasisGrp>
      <AuditCommitteeInd>1</AuditCommitteeInd>
      <FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd>0</FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd>
    </IRS990>
    <IRS990ScheduleD documentId="RetDoc1040000001">
      <LandGrp>
        <OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>500</OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>
        <BookValueAmt>500</BookValueAmt>
      </LandGrp>
      <LeaseholdImprovementsGrp>
        <OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>69227</OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>
        <DepreciationAmt>60456</DepreciationAmt>
        <BookValueAmt>8771</BookValueAmt>
      </LeaseholdImprovementsGrp>
      <EquipmentGrp>
        <OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>13653</OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>
        <DepreciationAmt>13653</DepreciationAmt>
        <BookValueAmt>0</BookValueAmt>
      </EquipmentGrp>
      <TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt>9271</TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt>
      <OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp>
        <Desc>CLAIMS LIAB. EST.</Desc>
        <Amt>2392000</Amt>
      </OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp>
      <OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp>
        <Desc>HOUR BANK LIABILITY</Desc>
        <Amt>7300000</Amt>
      </OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp>
      <OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp>
        <Desc>POST RETIREMENT BENEFITS</Desc>
        <Amt>2132370</Amt>
      </OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp>
      <TotalLiabilityAmt>11824370</TotalLiabilityAmt>
      <FootnoteTextInd>X</FootnoteTextInd>
      <TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>27163156</TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>
      <RevenueNotReportedAmt>0</RevenueNotReportedAmt>
      <RevenueSubtotalAmt>27163156</RevenueSubtotalAmt>
      <RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt>0</RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt>
      <TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt>27163156</TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt>
      <TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>18610325</TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>
      <ExpensesNotReportedAmt>0</ExpensesNotReportedAmt>
      <ExpensesSubtotalAmt>18610325</ExpensesSubtotalAmt>
      <ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt>0</ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt>
      <TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt>18610325</TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Part X, Line 2:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>During 2023 there were no unrelated business activities; thus, no provision has been made for income taxes. As of December 31, 2023, the tax years that remain subject to examination by the major tax jurisdictions under the statute of limitations are from the period ended December 31, 2020 forward (with limited exceptions). Tax penalties and interest, if any, would be recorded when paid and would be classified as tax expense in the statements of revenues and expenses and changes in net assets - modified cash basis.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>SCHEDULE D PART X</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE HAS RULED THAT THE FUND QUALIFIED UNDER SECTION 501(C)(9) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. THE FUND IS SUBJECT TO TAXES ON UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME. DURING 2023 THERE WERE NO UNRELATED BUSINESS ACTIVITIES; THUS, NO PROVISION HAS BEEN MADE FOR INCOME TAXES. THE FUND BELIEVES THAT ALL SIGNIFICANT TAX POSITIONS UTILIZED BY THE FUND WILL MORE LIKELY THAN NOT BE SUSTAINED UPON EXAMINATION. AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023, THE TAX YEARS THAT REMAIN SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY THE MAJOR TAX JURISDICTIONS UNDER THE STATUTE OF LIMITIATIONS ARE FROM THE YEAR 2019 FORWARD (WITH LIMITED EXCEPTIONS). TAX PENALTIES AND INTEREST, IF ANY, WOULD BE RECORDED WHEN PAID AND WOULD BE CLASSIFIED AS TAX EXPENSE IN THE STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFIT OBLIGATIONS.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleD>
    <IRS990ScheduleO documentId="RetDoc1044400001">
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>REVIEWED AND APPROVED TRUSTEES PRIOR TO IT BEING FILED WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS REVIEWED ANNUALLY WITH THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND ENFORCED AT THE BOARD MEETING.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>FUND COORDINATOR COMPENSATION IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. COMPENSATION TIED TO WAGE PACKAGE IN WRITTEN COLLECTIVE BARGAINING CONTRACT.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 18</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>FORM 990 IS FILED WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE AND IT IS OPEN TO PUBLIC INSPECTION THROUGH THE AGENCY. PARTICIPANTS MAY REQUEST AND INSPECT THE FORM 990, FINANCIAL DOCUMENTS, AND POLICIES. WRITTEN REQUESTS TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES MAY BE MADE AT ANY TIME.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>FORM 990 IS FILED WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE AND IT IS OPEN TO PUBLIC INSPECTION THROUGH THE AGENCY. PARTICIPANTS MAY REQUEST AND INSPECT THE FORM 990, FINANCIAL DOCUMENTS, AND POLICIES. WRITTEN REQUESTS TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES MAY BE MADE AT ANY TIME.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>No changes to the oversight process for the organization's financial statements or selection of independent accountant.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleO>
  </ReturnData>
</Return>