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EIN 82-2971272

The Current Media

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
1
City
Lafayette
State
Louisiana
Year formed
2019
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
A31: Film, Video
Description
The Current Media was created by experienced journalists to address a shortfall of in-depth, thoughtful journalism in the area. It aims to fill the lack of local ownership among media organizations in Lafayette and the broader Acadiana region. Its programs include publishing high quality, in-depth journalism online and via email.
Total revenues
$290,701
2023
Total expenses
$341,042
2023
Total assets
$139,968
2023
Num. employees
1
2023

Program areas at The Current Media

Publishing high quality, in depth journalism online and via email

Who funds The Current Media

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Community Foundation of Acadiana (CFA)General Support$32,958
Local Independent Online News Publishers$20,000
The Miami FoundationProgram Support$18,000
...and 4 more grants received

Financials for The Current Media

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$256,478
Program services$34,223
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$290,701
Data update history
March 29, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
January 12, 2025
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $32,958 from Community Foundation of Acadiana (CFA)
July 15, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from American Online Giving Foundation
January 22, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 1, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMedia and communications organizationsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Partially liquidatedState / local levelTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 3363
Lafayette, LA 70502
Metro area
Lafayette, LA
County
Lafayette Parish, LA
Website URL
thecurrentla.com/ 
Phone
(337) 296-7138
IRS details
EIN
82-2971272
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2019
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A31: Film, Video
NAICS code, primary
5111: Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers
Parent/child status
Independent
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