CENTRAL CURRENT, INC. IS A NONPROFIT,NONPARTISAN NEWS ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO BRINGING INDEPENDENT ONLINE NEWS TO CENTRAL NEW YORK. WE PROVIDE FACT-BASED NEWS AND ANALYSIS ABOUT THE CHALLENGES, SOLUTIONS AND OPPORTUNITIES WE ALL SHARE LIVING IN CENTRAL NEW YORK. OUR NEWS AND MULTIMEDIA STORYTELLING IS EXCLUSIVELY PUBLISHED AND DISTRIBUTED ONLINE THROUGH OUR WEBSITE, NEWSLETTERS AND SOCIAL MEDIA. WE STRIVE TO BE AN INCLUSIVE AND RESPONSIVE RESOURCE FOR NEWS AND INFORMATION. OUR GOAL IS TO FOSTER CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND DEMOCRATIC GOVERNANCE, AND TO HELP BUILD A MORE PROSPEROUS AND HEALTHY COMMUNITY.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in New York.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director 25th percentile to median | $64k $69k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Northeast region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 8 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at CENTRAL CURRENT INC equaled 15% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
Based on 17,098 arts, culture & humanities 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.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about CENTRAL CURRENT INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of CENTRAL CURRENT INC earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of CENTRAL CURRENT INC received $64,341 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in New York, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at CENTRAL CURRENT INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in New York, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at CENTRAL CURRENT INC falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2024, the highest total compensation at CENTRAL CURRENT INC equaled 15% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are CENTRAL CURRENT INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, CENTRAL CURRENT INC reported $374k in total revenue and $432k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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