CONNECTED NATION IS AN INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION WHOSE MISSION IS TO IMPROVE DIGITAL INCLUSION FOR PEOPLE AND PLACES PREVIOUSLY UNDERSERVED AND OVERLOOKED. CONNECTED NATION BELIEVES THAT STATES, COMMUNITIES, FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS CAN REALIZE GREAT ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL ADVANTAGES WHEN WE ACCELERATE BROADBAND AVAILABILITY AND INCREASE BROADBAND USE IN ALL AREAS, RURAL AND URBAN, ALIKE. CONNECTED NATION FACILITATES PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS TO INCREASE ACCESS, ADOPTION, AND USE OF BROADBAND AND RELATED TECHNOLOGY, CREATING DRAMATIC RESULTS THAT TRANSLATE INTO ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY GROWTH, BETTER EDUCATION, HIGHER QUALITY HEALTHCARE, MORE EFFICIENT PUBLIC SERVICE AND IMPROVED QUALITY OF LIFE. CONNECTED NATION IS A LEADER AMONG ORGANIZATIONS THAT WORK IN THE TRENCHES TO BRIDGE THE DIGITAL DIVIDE AND INCREASE OPPORTUNITIES THAT ARE ENABLED WHEN PEOPLE HAVE THE ABILITY AND DESIRE TO CONNECT.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 7 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Education organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $351k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $11k
- Base
- $222k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $18k
- Base
- $220k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $19k
- Base
- $208k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $13k
- Base
- $200k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $18k
- Base
- $187k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $2k
- Base
- $162k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $9k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
President and Director 75th to 90th percentilevs Education peers in Kentucky | $351k | — | — | $11k | $372k $395k |
Evp, Planning and Develo Executive Vice President Median to 75th percentile | $222k | — | — | $18k | $247k $262k |
Vice President, Treasurer, Vice President 75th to 90th percentile | $220k | — | — | $19k | $245k $260k |
Evp, Digital Inclusion Executive Vice President Median to 75th percentile | $208k | — | — | $13k | $227k $240k |
Evp, Government Affairs Executive Vice President Median to 75th percentile | $200k | — | — | $18k | $224k $237k |
Vice President, Data Strategy Board Vice President Median to 75th percentile | $187k | — | — | $2k | $195k $206k |
Vice President Foundation & Education Initiatives Board Vice President 25th percentile to median | $162k | — | — | $9k | $177k $187k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 7 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at CONNECTED NATION INC equaled 4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
Based on 26,320 education organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Down 3%
from 2023
From $385k in 2023 to $372k in 2024.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay fell 3% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue fell 41%.
- Executive Vice President pay fell 13% from 2023 to 2024.
- Vice President pay fell 3% from 2023 to 2024.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2023 and 2024.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about CONNECTED NATION INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of CONNECTED NATION INC earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of CONNECTED NATION INC received $372,062 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Education organizations in Kentucky, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at CONNECTED NATION INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations in Kentucky, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at CONNECTED NATION INC falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at CONNECTED NATION INC equaled 4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are CONNECTED NATION INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, CONNECTED NATION INC reported $7.9M in total revenue and $10.5M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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