Analysis: These 3 DuPage County pension funds sustain themselves without subsidies
Pension funds in West Chicago and Naperville could sustain themselves longest without subsidies from taxpayers and members, according to an analysis of data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance.
Pension funds record revenue from investment income and other revenue, in addition to being subsidized by municipal taxes and member contributions. Taking those subsidies out of the equation and assuming the funds annual expenses are the same, the following table shows how long it would take for a pension fund to run out of money.
Which DuPage County pension funds are self-sustaining?
| Fund | City | Total Non-Subsidy Revenue | Total Expenses | Total Annual Loss without Subsidy | Years Until Assets Spent |
| West Chicago Police Pension Fund | West Chicago | $1,820,172 | $1,767,528 | $52,644 | 493.88 |
| Naperville Firefighters Pension Fund | Naperville | $11,586,943 | $6,547,487 | $5,039,456 | 30.29 |
| Naperville Police Pension Fund | Naperville | $11,562,095 | $6,440,825 | $5,121,270 | 29.72 |
Related Organizations:
Addison Firefighters Pension Fund
Glenside Fire Protection District Firefighters Pension Fund
Wood Dale Police Pension Fund
Naperville Police Pension Fund
Wheaton Police Pension Fund
Hinsdale Firefighters Pension Fund
Villa Park Police Pension Fund
Darien Woodridge Fire Protection District Firefighters Pension Fund
West Chicago Police Pension Fund
Westmont Police Pension Fund
Naperville Firefighters Pension Fund
Bloomingdale Fire Protection District Firefighters Pension Fund
Wheaton Firefighters Pension Fund
Carol Stream Fire Protection District Firefighters Pension Fund
Wood Dale Fire Department Firefighters Pension Fund
Bensenville Firefighters Pension Fund
Villa Park Firefighters Pension Fund
Itasca Police Pension Fund
Addison Police Pension Fund
Darien Police Pension Fund