Unfunded Liability
$29M
actuarial shortfall
FY2023 data · Public Plans Database
Greenville Fire Pension Plan
A full financial snapshot of Greenville Fire Pension Plan: funded ratio, unfunded liability, member counts, and investment returns, drawn from 23 years of history in the Public Plans Database (Boston College CRR) and verified against actuarial valuations.
By PlainPension · · South Carolina · Police & Fire Plan · Data through FY2023
- Funded ratio
- 68.6%
- Health grade
- CReported funded ratio below full funding
- Market assets
- $64M
- Members
- 283
According to the Public Plans Database, compiled by the Boston College Center for Retirement Research, Greenville Fire Pension Plan is one of 197 public pension plans tracked nationwide. The plan card reports FY2023 valuation figures; the multi-year table includes FY2024 where PPD published it; this site’s database copy was last loaded in July 2026. See our methodology for the full source and update cadence.
Total Members
283
active + retired + vested
1-Year Return
10.0%
net investment return
2.5pp vs 5-yr avg
5-Year Avg Return
7.5%
annualized, net of fees
How Greenville Fire Pension Plan Funded Ratio Compares
Plan Funded Ratio 68.6%
National avg
A ratio of 68.6% compared against the national public-pension average of 75.5%.
Healthy Threshold
Plans above 80% are generally considered adequately funded by NASRA standards.
Participant Composition
The active-to-retiree ratio is a leading indicator of long-term plan sustainability, plans with more retirees than active contributors face mounting cash-flow pressure as benefit payments outpace incoming contributions.
Investment Policy Mix
Public pension plans report their asset allocation in their annual CAFR and actuarial valuation. Equity-heavy mixes capture market upside but introduce volatility; fixed-income tilts protect funded status during downturns at the cost of long-run return.
Historical Funded Ratio
| Year | Funded Ratio |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 69.1% |
| 2023 | 68.6% |
| 2022 | 68.7% |
| 2021 | 68.1% |
| 2020 | 66.5% |
| 2019 | 71.1% |
| 2018 | 73.1% |
| 2017 | 74.4% |
| 2016 | 74.8% |
| 2015 | 77.6% |
| 2014 | 76.9% |
| 2013 | 74.7% |
| 2012 | 79.0% |
| 2011 | 83.5% |
| 2010 | 88.6% |
| 2009 | 96.6% |
| 2008 | 102.2% |
| 2007 | 100.1% |
| 2006 | 101.9% |
| 2005 | 101.7% |
What the Data Says About Greenville Fire Pension Plan
Greenville Fire Pension Plan reports a funded ratio of 68.6% as of fiscal year 2023, earning a financial health grade of C in the Public Plans Database. The plan holds $64M in market assets against an unfunded liability of $29M. As a Police & Fire plan operating under South Carolina sponsorship, it covers 283 members (140 active contributors, 123 retirees drawing benefits).
Greenville Fire Pension Plan is funded above the midpoint but still carries a real shortfall, 7 points below the 75.5% national average across tracked plans. A 5-year average investment return of 7.5% factors into the plan's overall trajectory.
For South Carolina taxpayers and plan members, the $29M unfunded gap is the actuarial shortfall this plan must close over time.
Where this data comes from + how funding gaps get resolved
These figures come from the Public Plans Database, a collaboration between the Boston College Center for Retirement Research and NASRA that compiles them from each plan's Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports (CAFRs) and actuarial valuations. The relationship between contribution adequacy and investment performance determines whether an unfunded liability narrows or expands year over year, and the gap itself is typically closed through some combination of higher contributions, investment returns, or benefit modifications. See our methodology for how public-pension funding differs from ERISA-backed private plans, and our disclaimer below before acting on this data.
Membership
140
Active Members
123
Retirees
283
Total Members
Plan Details
- Plan Type
- Police & Fire
- State
- South Carolina
- Market Assets
- $64M
Source: Public Plans Database (PPD)
Boston College CRR / NASRA
Boston College CRR / NASRA
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Greenville Fire Pension Plan fully funded?
Greenville Fire Pension Plan has a funded ratio of 68.6% as of FY2023, earning a health grade of C. This funded ratio is an actuarial snapshot, not a solvency prediction. Compare its valuation date, asset method, and actuarial assumptions before drawing conclusions about a plan.
What happens if Greenville Fire Pension Plan runs out of money?
Greenville Fire Pension Plan's reported financial data should be read with the plan's own actuarial valuation and governing documents. This page does not assess legal obligations or predict government action.
What does a funded ratio of 68.6% mean?
A funded ratio of 68.6% means that Greenville Fire Pension Plan currently has assets equal to 68.6% of its projected benefit obligations. The unfunded liability, the gap between assets and liabilities, stands at $29M. This represents a moderate funding gap that requires ongoing monitoring.
How does Greenville Fire Pension Plan compare to other public pensions?
Greenville Fire Pension Plan is a Police & Fire plan in South Carolina serving 283 members. Nationally, the average funded ratio for public pension plans tracked by the Public Plans Database is approximately 75.5%. Greenville Fire Pension Plan's funded ratio of 68.6% places it near the national average.
How many members does Greenville Fire Pension Plan have?
Greenville Fire Pension Plan covers 283 total members, including 140 active employees and 123 retirees currently receiving benefits. The ratio of active members to retirees is a key indicator of plan sustainability, when the number of retirees grows relative to active contributors, funding pressure increases.
Related
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Data sources used on this page
- Public Plans Database (PPD) - funded ratios, assets, liabilities, and member counts for US state and local public pension plans, maintained by the Boston College Center for Retirement Research with MissionSquare Research Institute and NASRA. publicplansdata.org
- NASRA - National Association of State Retirement Administrators public-pension actuarial and policy references. nasra.org
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