Nonprofit · EIN 83-1675720
CURRENT AFFAIRS INC
Tax-exempt · NEW ORLEANS, LA 70130
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $684,092 | $734,738 | -$50,646 | $389,411 | $267,606 | $121,805 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $540,897 | $594,011 | -$53,114 | $368,039 | $195,588 | $172,451 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $442,484 | $225,779 | $216,705 | $389,420 | $163,855 | $225,565 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $283,027
- Program service revenue
- $399,490
- Investment income
- $1,575
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $66,708
- Other salaries and wages
- $296,941
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $415,407
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $2,423
- Accounting fees
- $19,525
- Occupancy
- $42,116
- Travel
- $5,309
- Depreciation
- $7,118
- Program services (functional)
- $495,308
- Management and general (functional)
- $239,430
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $368,039
- Total assets, end of year
- $389,411
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $267,606
- Net assets, end of year
- $121,805
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $49,279
- Gross receipts
- $684,092
- Employees
- 7
- Year formed
- 2023
- State of legal domicile
- DE
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NATHAN ROBINSON | CEO Trustee or director | 40 | $66,709 |
| JESSICA ELLIOTT | President Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PAUL WATERS-SMITH | Vice President Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROSEMARY ROBINSON | SECRETARY/TREAS Officer | 15 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NATHAN ROBINSON | CEO Trustee or director | 40 | $56,433 |
| JESSICA ELLIOTT | President Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PAUL WATERS-SMITH | Vice President Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROSEMARY ROBINSON | SECRETARY/TREAS Officer | 15 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NATHAN ROBINSON | CEO Trustee or director | 40 | $26,481 |
| JESSICA ELLIOTT | President Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PAUL WATERS-SMITH | Vice President Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROSEMARY ROBINSON | SECRETARY/TREAS Officer | 15 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 300 LAFAYETTE ST STE 210, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70130-3297
- In care of
- % NATHAN ROBINSON
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- NATHAN ROBINSON, 300 LAFAYETTE ST SUITE 210, NEW ORLEANS, LA 701303297
- Signed the 990
- NATHAN ROBINSON, CEO
- Phone
- (941) 544-6377
- Website
- CURRENTAFFAIRS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- Errol J Dennis Jr & Associates APAC
Mission
An American bimonthly magazine that discusses political and cultural topics from a left-wing perspective. The magazine is published in print and online, and also has a podcast, and is funded soley by subscriptions and donations.
Program accomplishments
- An American bimonthly magazine that discusses political and cultural topics from a left-wing perspective. The magazine is published in print and online, and also has a podcast, and is funded soley by subscriptions and donations.Expenses $495,308 · revenue $684,092
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 83-1675720
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2023
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $389,411
- Income (IRS master file)
- $684,092
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $684,092 | $734,738 | $389,411 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $540,897 | $594,011 | $368,039 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $442,484 | $225,779 | $389,420 | XML |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 83-1675720).
Questions about CURRENT AFFAIRS INC
- What is the EIN of CURRENT AFFAIRS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CURRENT AFFAIRS INC is 83-1675720.
- Is CURRENT AFFAIRS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2023.
- Are donations to CURRENT AFFAIRS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CURRENT AFFAIRS INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of CURRENT AFFAIRS INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CURRENT AFFAIRS INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of CURRENT AFFAIRS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names NATHAN ROBINSON.
- Who are the officers and directors of CURRENT AFFAIRS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $66,709 (NATHAN ROBINSON, CEO).
- How much revenue does CURRENT AFFAIRS INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $684,092, expenses of $734,738 and total assets of $389,411 at year end.
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