THE CURRENT MEDIA WAS CREATED BY EXPERIENCED JOURNALISTS TO ADDRESS A SHORTFALL OF IN-DEPTH, THOUGHTFUL JOURNALISM IN THIS AREA. FURTHER, LAFAYETTE AND THE BROADER ACADIANA REGION LACK LOCAL OWNERSHIP AMONG ITS MEDIA ORGANIZATIONS. VIRTUALLY ALL OF THE PUBLISHERS AND UNDERCURRENT AWARDS HONOR 'WAVEMAKERS' WHO HELP MOVE THE LAFAYETTE COMMUNITY FORWARD AND DEMONSTRATE SELFLESSNESS, CREATIVITY AND A VISION FOR A BETTER LAFAYETTE.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2024
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Director Officer (Unspecified) | $55k $58k |
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 5 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE CURRENT MEDIA INC equaled 13% 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.
Up 10%
from 2023
From $50k in 2023 to $55k 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.
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Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about THE CURRENT MEDIA INC
What are THE CURRENT MEDIA INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, THE CURRENT MEDIA INC reported $457k in total revenue and $436k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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