Civic Intelligence

Connected Nation Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2022 • EIN 61-1394934

Jan 01, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022 • Filed on May 24, 2023

Organization ProfileWWW.CONNECTEDNATION.ORG
191 W Professional Park CT SuiteBowling Green, KY 42104

(270) 781-4320

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

32nd percentile

0.06x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 32% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Liabilities / Revenue

15th percentile

0.04x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 15% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Net Margin

74th percentile

23%

Higher net margin than 74% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Top Officer Pay

86th percentile

$383,404

Higher top officer pay than 86% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 2.9% of source-year revenue.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Asset Growth

93rd percentile

62%

Faster asset growth than 93% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Revenue Growth

18th percentile

-20%

Faster revenue growth than 18% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets32nd percentile

Assets

Up

$8,118,185

Up $3,096,946 (+62%) from 2021

Net Assets

Up

$7,628,621

Up $3,011,926 (+65%) from 2021

Liabilities

Up

$489,564

Up $85,020 (+21%) from 2021

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue15th percentileNet Margin74th percentile

Revenue

Down

$13,314,360

Down $3,258,293 (-20%) from 2021

Expenses

Down

$10,302,434

Down $4,963,263 (-33%) from 2021

Net Income

Up

$3,011,926

Up $1,704,970 (+130%) from 2021

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth93rd percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$10M$5.0M$0-$5.0MAssets 2010: $2,307,942Liabilities 2010: $3,240,211Net Assets 2010: -$932,2692010Assets 2011: $2,296,163Liabilities 2011: $3,016,910Net Assets 2011: -$720,7472011Assets 2012: $1,150,080Liabilities 2012: $1,397,029Net Assets 2012: -$246,9492012Assets 2013: $3,595,703Liabilities 2013: $2,922,691Net Assets 2013: $673,0122013Assets 2014: $3,703,361Liabilities 2014: $2,501,533Net Assets 2014: $1,201,8282014Assets 2015: $3,124,902Liabilities 2015: $1,808,772Net Assets 2015: $1,316,1302015Assets 2016: $3,000,040Liabilities 2016: $1,642,417Net Assets 2016: $1,357,6232016Assets 2017: $2,836,374Liabilities 2017: $1,560,931Net Assets 2017: $1,275,4432017Assets 2018: $2,225,650Liabilities 2018: $1,026,387Net Assets 2018: $1,199,2632018Assets 2019: $2,629,715Liabilities 2019: $719,278Net Assets 2019: $1,910,4372019Assets 2020: $3,775,236Liabilities 2020: $465,497Net Assets 2020: $3,309,7392020Assets 2021: $5,021,239Liabilities 2021: $404,544Net Assets 2021: $4,616,6952021Assets 2022: $8,118,185Liabilities 2022: $489,564Net Assets 2022: $7,628,6212022Assets 2023: $8,797,222Liabilities 2023: $1,077,434Net Assets 2023: $7,719,7882023Assets 2024: $5,589,713Liabilities 2024: $432,307Net Assets 2024: $5,157,4062024

Highlighted filing

2022

Assets$8,118,185
Liabilities$489,564
Net Assets$7,628,621
Open 2022 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth18th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$20M$15M$10M$5.0M$0-$5.0MExpenses 2010: $12,511,9632010Expenses 2011: $15,852,2722011Revenue 2012: $13,208,440Expenses 2012: $13,010,209Net Income 2012: $198,2312012Revenue 2013: $13,691,782Expenses 2013: $12,747,980Net Income 2013: $943,8022013Revenue 2014: $12,262,852Expenses 2014: $11,757,877Net Income 2014: $504,9752014Revenue 2015: $7,199,349Expenses 2015: $7,085,047Net Income 2015: $114,3022015Revenue 2016: $3,852,767Expenses 2016: $3,811,274Net Income 2016: $41,4932016Revenue 2017: $3,520,725Expenses 2017: $3,602,905Net Income 2017: -$82,1802017Revenue 2018: $2,929,895Expenses 2018: $3,615,489Net Income 2018: -$685,5942018Revenue 2019: $4,497,652Expenses 2019: $3,786,478Net Income 2019: $711,1742019Revenue 2020: $5,579,915Expenses 2020: $4,180,613Net Income 2020: $1,399,3022020Revenue 2021: $16,572,653Expenses 2021: $15,265,697Net Income 2021: $1,306,9562021Revenue 2022: $13,314,360Expenses 2022: $10,302,434Net Income 2022: $3,011,9262022Revenue 2023: $13,356,006Expenses 2023: $13,264,839Net Income 2023: $91,1672023Revenue 2024: $7,932,625Expenses 2024: $10,495,007Net Income 2024: -$2,562,3822024

Highlighted filing

2022

Revenue$13,314,360
Expenses$10,302,434
Net Income$3,011,926
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022
Signed
May 24, 2023
Return Version
2022v5.0
Gross Receipts
$13,314,360
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

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.

To accelerate economic development through the growth and application of technology.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$2,791,311$5,231,340▲ $2,440,029
Accounts Receivable$885,552$1,370,197▲ $484,645
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$102,664$148,390▲ $45,726
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$56,753$62,546▲ $5,793
Total Assets$5,021,239$8,118,185▲ $3,096,946
Other Assets Total$1,184,959$1,305,712▲ $120,753
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$244,215$290,598▲ $46,383
Deferred Revenue$76,666$198,966▲ $122,300
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$83,663$0▼ $83,663
Total Liabilities$404,544$489,564▲ $85,020
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$2,826,199$4,720,837▲ $1,894,638
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$1,790,496$2,907,784▲ $1,117,288
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$4,616,695$7,628,621▲ $3,011,926
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$5,021,239$8,118,185▲ $3,096,946

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$148,390$1,363,671$1,512,061
Other Land Buildings$0$68,155$68,155
Other Assets Org$5,910--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay86th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Thomas W FerreePresident and DirectorFT$362,976$20,428$383,404
Bernice BogleVice President, Treasurer, CFOFT$227,174$23,433$250,607
Jason LeggVP, Education ProgramsFT$225,659$20,499$246,158
Christopher PedersenVP, Planning and DevelopmeFT$211,596$23,392$234,988
Heather GateEvp, Digital InclusionFT$172,161$16,299$188,460
Ashley HittVP, Education ProgramsFT$156,004$12,393$168,397
Emily JordanVP, Education InitiativesFT$146,315$12,837$159,152
Grant E SeiffertDirectorPT$12,500-$12,500

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Gen Peggy CombsDirector
Jay ElliotDirector
Mark McelroyDirector
Wendy LazarusDirector
Zippy DuvallDirector
John DaviesSecretary and Director

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Michael Baker International INCConsulting Services100 AIRSIDE DRIVE, Moon Township, PA 15108$1,354,217
Mpower Technologies INCConsulting Services126 WOODWARD AVENUE, Iron Mountain, MI 49801$181,665
50 State LLCConsulting Services1401 H STREET NW SUITE 550, Washington, DC 20005$137,500
Kwh Law PllcLegal Services2801 JUNIPER HILL CT, Louisville, KY 40206$102,000
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$12,544,998
Program Service Revenue
$697,845
Investment Income
$71,517
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$4,192,214
Change in Net Assets
$3,011,926

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$13,314,360
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$413,416
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$13,727,776
Total Revenue per Form 990
$13,314,360
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$5,539,709
Other Expenses$4,762,725
Total Fundraising Expense$251,975
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$3,963,495$72,533$120,075$4,156,103
Fees for Services Other$2,776,409$18,830$54,879$2,850,118
Travel$960,082$9,823$11,196$981,101
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$615,737$12,833$17,942$646,512
Payroll Taxes$347,116$6,464$10,465$364,045
Other Employee Benefits$242,096$6,689$7,925$256,710
Fees for Services Legal$134,385$14,704$8,471$157,560
Information Technology$144,933$5,476$3,018$153,427
Advertising$133,609$4,023$5,201$142,833
Pension Plan Contributions$112,795$1,477$2,067$116,339
Occupancy$86,181$2,961$1,622$90,764
Office Expenses$33,049$8,411$5,427$46,887
Insurance$40,056$2,165$1,187$43,408
Depreciation Depletion$26,706$521$285$27,512
Fees for Services Accounting$20,961$2,293$1,321$24,575
Other Expenses$8,219$285$156$8,660
Interest-$5,859-$5,859
Conferences and Meetings$3,623$114$63$3,800
All Other Expenses$3,021$145$79$3,245
Total Functional Expenses$9,693,022$357,437$251,975$10,302,434

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$10,753,017
Expenses per Audited Statements$10,302,434
Total Expenses per Form 990$10,302,434
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$450,583
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
No
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
Yes
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“A copy of the form 990 is received by the board members for their review and comment prior to its filing. The 990 is approved at a full board of directors meeting.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“This is done through a conflict of interest questionnaire.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“A review is done for adequate compensation using comparable data of similar positions and experience/job functions of comparable organizations. Once an amount has been determined, the board approves the compensation.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 18

“Forms 1023 and 990 are available upon request.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Connected Nation Inc
EIN
61-1394934
Phone
2707814320
Address
191 W PROFESSIONAL PARK CT SUITE, BOWLING GREEN, KY 42104

Signing Officer

Name
Thomas W Ferree
Title
Chairman and CEO
Phone
2707814320
Signed
2023-05-24
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Thomas W Ferree
Formed
2001
Legal Domicile
Ky
Voting Board Members
8
Independent Board Members
6
Employees
75
Volunteers
6

Preparer

Firm
Blue & Co LLC
Address
250 WEST MAIN STREET SUITE 2900, LEXINGTON, KY 40507
Preparer
Rick Shields CPA
Phone
8592531100
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Consultants: program service expenses 2,759,179. Management and general expenses 16,980. Fundraising expenses 53,814. Total expenses 2,829,973. Payroll processing fees: program service expenses 9,206. Management and general expenses 1,007. Fundraising expenses 580. Total expenses 10,793. Background checks and training: program service expenses 5,207. Management and general expenses 570. Fundraising expenses 328. Total expenses 6,105. Flexible spending account fees: program service expenses 2,497. Management and general expenses 273. Fundraising expenses 157. Total expenses 2,927. Research: program service expenses 320. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 320.”

Form 990, Part XII, Line 2B

“The method did not change from the prior year.”

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

“Accounting principles generally accepted in the united states of america require management to evaluate tax positions taken by the organization and recognize a tax liability if the organization has taken an uncertain position that more likely than not would not be sustained upon examination by various federal and state taxing authorities. Management has analyzed the tax positions taken by the organization, and has concluded that as of december 31, 2022 and 2021 there are no uncertain positions taken or expected to be taken that would require recognition of a liability or disclosure in the accompanying financial statements.”

PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“Income for cn ventures - included on separate tax return 340,441.”

PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“Expenses for cn ventures - included on separate tax return 377,608.”

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IRS990/Desc0CONNECT PROGRAM - COMPRISES COMMUNITY PLANNING, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND RESEARCH, MAPPING, AND OUTREACH. COMMUNITY PLANNING, ALSO KNOWN AS THE CONNECTED COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM OR CONNECTED, IS A FACILITATED BROADBAND AND TECHNOLOGY PLANNING EFFORT. CONNECTED ENGAGES LOCAL LEADERS TO EVALUATE THEIR COMMUNITY'S CURRENT STATE OF TECHNOLOGY ACCESS, ADOPTION, AND USE. THE PROGRAM OFFERS COMMUNITIES THE OPPORTUNITY TO MEASURE THE SUPPLY, DEMAND, AND USE OF TECHNOLOGY IN THE COMMUNITY WITH UNPRECEDENTED DATA GATHERING, ANALYSIS, AND PLANNING.CONNECTED'S UNIQUE COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT PROVIDES INSIGHT INTO THE LOCAL TECHNOLOGY ECOSYSTEM, IDENTIFIES GAPS AND OPPORTUNITIES, AND SUPPORTS THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN ACTIONABLE TECHNOLOGY PLAN TO IMPROVE THE COMMUNITY'S STANDING IN THE DIGITAL ECONOMY. THE PROGRAM IS SERVICED VIA A DEDICATED WEB PORTAL AS WELL AS COMMUNITY MEETINGS AND HELPS COMMUNITIES FRAME THEIR NEEDS AROUND BROADBAND ACCESS, ADOPTION, AND USE BY COLLECTION OF LOCAL DATA VIA A SERIES OF SURVEYS. AFTER ASSESSING THE RESULTS OF THE SURVEY, THE PROGRAM MATCHES IMPLEMENTABLE SOLUTIONS WITH LOCALLY IDENTIFIED BARRIERS TO ACCESS, ADOPTION, AND USE.TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND RESEARCH OPENS UP A GATEWAY TO EDUCATIONAL, INFORMATIONAL, GOVERNMENTAL, HEALTH, AND SOCIAL RESOURCES. THE ORGANIZATION HAS WORKED WITH POLICYMAKERS, COMMUNITY CHAMPIONS, RESEARCHERS, BUSINESSES, EDUCATORS, AND COMMUNITY LEADERS TO OFFER GUIDANCE, EXPERTISE, AND RESEARCH TO EXPAND BROADBAND TO UNDERSERVED AREAS AND POPULATIONS ACROSS THE NATION. THE ORGANIZATION'S INDUSTRY-LEADING RESEARCH INTO BROADBAND DEMAND AND USAGE, AS WELL AS BARRIERS TO BROADBAND ADOPTION, PROVIDES THE NEEDED INFORMATION FOR COMMUNITIES TO MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS. COMBINED WITH ITS INNOVATIVE MAPS, THE ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS GIVE AN UNPRECEDENTED VIEW OF AN AREA'S BROADBAND LANDSCAPE. MAPPING RELIES ON THE COOPERATION OF PRIVATE PROVIDERS, AND THE ORGANIZATION'S COMMUNITY EXPANSION EFFORTS SIMILARLY RELY ON WORK WITH THE PRIVATE SECTOR. THE ORGANIZATION ACTIVELY SEEKS TO ENGAGE PARTNERS FROM ALL SECTORS IN THE WORK OF BRIDGING THE DIGITAL DIVIDE. THESE PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS ALLOW THE ORGANIZATION TO PROVIDE TANGIBLE RESULTS IN COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE NATION. FIELD DATA COLLECTION AND VALIDATION EFFORTS PROVIDE ADDITIONAL CONFIDENCE IN BROADBAND DATA ACCURACY AND ALSO PROVIDE CONFIRMATION OF OR REVISIONS TO PROVIDER-REPORTED INFORMATION; THESE EFFORTS ASSIST IN EXPANDING BROADBAND IN AREAS THAT HAVE TYPICALLY BEEN OVERLOOKED.RAISING AWARENESS OF THE ISSUES SURROUNDING BROADBAND EXPANSION IS A KEY COMPONENT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION. THE ORGANIZATION FACILITATES BROADBAND SUMMITS AND WORKSHOPS WHICH BRING TOGETHER STAKEHOLDERS FROM GOVERNMENT, NON-PROFITS, THE PROVIDER COMMUNITY, EDUCATION, AND OTHER SECTORS, ALONG WITH OTHER INDUSTRY LEADERS, TO OFFER A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY FOR DIRECT ENGAGEMENT, PLANNING, AND KNOWLEDGE SHARING. SIMILARLY, THE ORGANIZATION ACTIVELY WORKS WITH INDIVIDUAL COMMUNITIES AND VARIOUS SECTORS TO ENGAGE THEM IN THE PLANNING PROCESS BY OFFERING A COMPREHENSIVE STRUCTURE AND THE NEEDED SUPPORT TO EXPAND BROADBAND ACCESS LOCALLY. TELEHEALTH IS ONE SUCH SECTOR IN WHICH THE ORGANIZATION HAS RECENTLY ENGAGED. THE ORGANIZATION UNDERTOOK A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY OF RURAL TELEHEALTH BARRIERS AND OPPORTUNITIES. THIS STUDY LED TO THE DESIGN OF A TELEHEALTH AWARENESS AND CAPACITY BUILDING PROJECT TO IMPROVE THE ACCESS TO AND USE OF TELEHEALTH IN RURAL COMMUNITIES. THE ORGANIZATION CONTINUES TO ADVANCE THE USE OF BROADBAND FOR TELEHEALTH TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR RESIDENTS IN THE COMMUNITIES IN WHICH IT IS ENGAGED.
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2022 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$8,118,185
Liabilities
$489,564
Net assets
$7,628,621
Revenue
$13,314,360
Expenses
$10,302,434
Net income
$3,011,926
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$5.59$0.43$5.16$7.93$10.5$2.56
2023Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$8.80$1.08$7.72$13.4$13.3$0.09
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$8.12$0.49$7.63$13.3$10.3$3.01
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$5.02$0.40$4.62$16.6$15.3$1.31
2020Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$3.78$0.47$3.31$5.58$4.18$1.40
2019Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.63$0.72$1.91$4.50$3.79$0.71
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.23$1.03$1.20$2.93$3.62$0.69
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.84$1.56$1.28$3.52$3.60$0.08
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$3.00$1.64$1.36$3.85$3.81$0.04
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.12$1.81$1.32$7.20$7.09$0.11
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.70$2.50$1.20$12.3$11.8$0.50
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.60$2.92$0.67$13.7$12.7$0.94
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.15$1.40$0.25$13.2$13.0$0.20
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.30$3.02$0.72$15.9
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.31$3.24$0.93$12.5