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Filing year 2023

PAUL BUNYAN RURAL TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE

Bemidji, Minnesota·EIN 41-0745441·501(c)(12)
Total revenue
$77.6M
Total assets
$189.3M
Total expenses
$76.7M
Reported officers
14
Mission

PROVIDE TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES TO COOPERATIVE MEMBERS.

Executive compensation, broken down

Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 14 reported individuals · Filing year 2023

Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at nonprofits nationwide, across all sectors.

CEO & Gm
Above 90th percentile
$543k
$599k
Base
$530k
Bonus
Other
Benefits
$2k
Chief Financial Officer
Above 90th percentile
$315k
$348k
Base
$306k
Bonus
Other
Benefits
Network Operations Manager
Operations Manager
75th to 90th percentile
$210k
$232k
Base
$203k
Bonus
Other
Benefits
$745
Info, Tech & Development M
Highest Compensated Employee
Median to 75th percentile
$205k
$226k
Base
$198k
Bonus
Other
Benefits
$711
Technology Experience Mana
Highest Compensated Employee
Median to 75th percentile
$193k
$213k
Base
$187k
Bonus
Other
Benefits
Customer Service Manager
Highest Compensated Employee
Median to 75th percentile
$179k
$198k
Base
$173k
Bonus
Other
Benefits
President
25th percentile to median
$44k
$48k
Vice President
Median to 75th percentile
$43k
$47k
Treasurer
Officer (Unspecified)
$41k
$46k
Secretary
Officer (Unspecified)
$41k
$45k
Director
Board Member
Median to 75th percentile
$40k
$44k
Director
Board Member
Median to 75th percentile
$32k
$36k
Director
Board Member
Median to 75th percentile
$28k
$31k
Past Director
Board Member
25th percentile to median
$5k
$6k

Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.

Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Midwest region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.

FAQ

Common questions about PAUL BUNYAN RURAL TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE

What does the Chief Executive Officer of PAUL BUNYAN RURAL TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE earn?

In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of PAUL BUNYAN RURAL TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE received $542,526 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Chief Executive Officer roles among nonprofits nationwide, across all sectors: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.

How does Chief Executive Officer pay at PAUL BUNYAN RURAL TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE compare with similar nonprofits?

Compared with the same role at nonprofits nationwide, across all sectors, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at PAUL BUNYAN RURAL TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE falls in the top 10%.

What are PAUL BUNYAN RURAL TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE's revenue and expenses?

In 2023, PAUL BUNYAN RURAL TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE reported $77.6M in total revenue and $76.7M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.

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