THE WILLIAM J SEYMOUR INSTITUTE FOR BLACK CHURCH AND POLICY STUDIES INC

EIN: 471665900 501(c)(3) Religion

BOSTON, MA

Total Revenue
$342,079
Total Expenses
$561,157
Total Assets
$435,188
Net Assets
$382,238
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2014
Legal Domicile
MA
Principal Officer
DR JACQUELINE C RIVERS
Phone
6178035455
Tax Period
2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30

THE WILLIAM J SEYMOUR INSTITUTE FOR BLACK CHURCH AND POLICY STUDIES INC, founded in 2014, is a small nonprofit in the Religion sector that reported $342K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 32% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $561K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 64% operating deficit.

Mission

TO EDUCATE AND TRAIN BLACK CHURCH LEADERS

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $318,507
Program Service Revenue $23,000
Investment Income $467
Other Revenue $105
TOTAL REVENUE $342,079

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $236,170
Fundraising Expenses $21,815
Program Expenses $463,413
Other Expenses $324,987
TOTAL EXPENSES $561,157

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $342,079 $506,204 -0.3%
Expenses $561,157 $563,397 0.0%
Net Income $-219,078 $-57,193 +2.8%
Key Indicators
✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✓ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
7
Independent Members
6
Employees
13
Volunteers
N/A

Governance Policies

✓ Conflict of Interest Policy
✓ Whistleblower Policy
✓ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School
✗ Operated a Hospital
✗ Provided First Class Travel
⚠ Reported Conflict of Interest
✗ Reported Asset Diversion
✗ Excess Benefit Transaction
✗ Made Political Expenditures
✓ Engaged in Lobbying
✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund
✗ Maintained Art Collections
✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
6
$218,103
Total Directors
8
$131,681
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DR JACQUELINE C RIVERS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer Director
$120,000 $11,681 $131,681
AMOS N JONES ESQ CHAIRMAN 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PROFESSOR TIMOTHY SHAH TREASURER 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BISHOP DAVID D DANIELS FORMER SECRETARY 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DR AARON KHERIATY SECRETARY 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DR ADDIE RICHBURG DIRECTOR 0.10
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR RICH WILKERSON SR DIRECTOR 0.10
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR SCOTT P HAGAN DIRECTOR 0.10
Director
$0 $0 $0
EUGENE F RIVERS III PRESIDENT 25.00
Officer
$75,000 $11,422 $86,422
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $342,079 $561,157 $435,188 $-219,078
2024 $506,204 $563,397 $615,937 $-57,193
2023 $920,867 $425,253 $689,566 $495,614
2022 $301,810 $358,801 $187,419 $-56,991
2021 $439,450 $351,898 $275,162 $87,552
2020 $288,642 $353,749 $163,350 $-65,107
2019 $440,190 $341,875 $236,386 $98,315
2018 $440,090 $378,373 $135,080 $61,717
2018 $440,090 $378,373 $135,080 $61,717
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