The William J Seymour Institute for Black Church and Policy Studies Inc

“The executive director and president of the organization are married.”

“A draft of the form 990 is reviewed by the board of directors; approval is obtained before the return is filed.”

“Each director, principal officer and member of a committee with governing board delegated powers shall annually sign a statement which affirms such person: a. Has received a copy of the conflicts of interest policy, b. Has read and understands the policy, c. Has agreed to comply with the policy, and d. Understands the organization is charitable and in order to maintain its federal tax exemption it must engage primarily in activities which accomplish one or more of its tax-exempt purposes.”

“Seymour institute's executive compensation program is administered by independent members of the board of directors. The board is responsible for establishing and maintaining a competitive compensation program for the key executives and key employees of the organization. The board meets as needed to review the compensation program and makes adjustments, as appropriate. Review and approval of salaries and other compensation for the key executives and key employees is performed by independent board members on an annual basis, and is intended to ensure that the compensation program falls within a reasonable range of competitive practices for comparable positions among similarly situated organizations. In tax year 2023, the independent board members used comparability information on compensation derived from their own professional experience from service on other nonprofit boards and employment at similar organizations.”

“The organization makes its filings and governing documents available to the public via filings with the massachusetts attorney general and upon request.”

“Other professional fees: program service expenses 131,854. Management and general expenses 25,486. Fundraising expenses 7,753. Total expenses 165,093. Payroll service fees: program service expenses 5,317. Management and general expenses 464. Fundraising expenses 356. Total expenses 6,137.”