THE WILLIAM L SEYMOUR INSTITUTE FOR BLACK CHURCH AND POLICY STUDIES INC
THE WILLIAM L SEYMOUR INSTITUTE FOR BLACK CHURCH AND POLICY STUDIES INC
Boston, MA, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
47-1665900
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Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis
THE WILLIAM L SEYMOUR INSTITUTE FOR BLACK CHURCH AND POLICY STUDIES INC
Boston, MA, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
47-1665900
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Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis
Programs
Religious Freedom and Outreach Initiatives
BECAUSE OF THE CONTINUING EFFECTS OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, CONDITIONS IN 2022 DID NOT ALLOW FOR RELIGIOUS FREEDOM PROGRAMMING. HOWEVER A MAJOR SUMMIT, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE RELIGIOUS LIBERTY INITIATIVE, IS PLANNED FOR THE FALL OF 2023. OUTREACH AMONG AND MOBILIZATION OF BLACK CLERGY IN THE 2022 FISCAL YEAR CONTINUED AND EXPANDED THROUGH THE PHILADELPHIA TENPOINT COALITION - A VIOLENCE REDUCTION VENTURE ENTERED INTO IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE MOUNT AIRY CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST AND OTHER ENTITIES IN THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. IMPELLED BY OUR UNCOMPROMISING COMMITMENT TO THE POOR, THE SEYMOUR INSTITUTE PERSISTED IN ITS MISSION TO ADDRESS THE GREATER VULNERABILITY OF ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED POPULATIONS TO THE HARMS THAT ARISE FROM IMPROPER SOCIETAL ACTION. THIS WAS PRIMARILY ADDRESSED THROUGH THE ANNUAL ACADEMIC SUMMER PROGRAMS WHICH SERVE DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS IN THE BOSTON AREA. THESE PROGRAMS WERE CONDUCTED IN-PERSON IN THE ONE CASE, HYBRID IN THE OTHER AND WERE INTENDED NOT ONLY TO REDUCE THE USUAL SUMMER SLIDE BUT ALSO TO ADDRESS THE GRAVE AND PERSISTING DROP IN LEARNING OCCASIONED BY THE PANDEMIC. ADDITIONALLY, ONE OF THE SUMMER PROGRAMS ADDRESSED THE DECLINE IN INCOME EARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR DISADVANTAGED HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH. THE INSTITUTE CONTINUED ITS RESEARCH IN POST-SECULAR SCIENCE VIA ON-LINE SEMINARS HAVING CHOSEN NOT TO RESUME IN-PERSON MEETINGS ALTHOUGH SUCH GATHERINGS WERE REGAINING POPULARITY.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesOct 1, 2021 – Sep 30, 2022Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$295KProgram 1 [2025]
THE INSTITUTE DELIVERED A RELIGIOUS FREEDOM SUMMIT IN APRIL 2025 IN COLLABORATION WITH THE BETSY STOCKTON CENTER AT THE PRINCETON THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. FISCAL YEAR 2025 SAW ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL DELIVERY OF THE ANNUAL ACADEMIC SUMMER PROGRAMS, WHICH AIM TO REDUCE THE USUAL SUMMER SLIDE AMONG DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS IN THE BOSTON AREA. MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS SHOWED GROWTH IN MATH AND LANGUAGE ARTS, AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS DEMONSTRATED GROWTH IN KNOWLEDGE OF AFRICAN AND AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDIES IN BOSTON AND CAMBRIDGE. IN 2025, THE PROGRAM WAS OFFERED TO CAMBRIDGE YOUTH FOR THE SECOND CONSECUTIVE YEAR. AS IS CUSTOMARY, THE HYBRID SUMMER PROGRAMS FOR HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH ALSO PROVIDED INCOME-EARNING OPPORTUNITIES. THE RESEARCH PROJECT IN POST-SECULAR SCIENCE CONTINUED THE FOCUS ON WRITING RETREATS. AN ESSAY ARISING FROM THIS WORK IS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLICATION IN FISCAL YEAR 2026. THE BLACK CHURCH RESEARCH PROJECT 'FORMERLY' THE BLACK CHURCH SOCIAL SERVICE PROJECT BEGAN IN 2024 AND SUCCESSFULLY RECRUITED 15 CHURCHES TO PARTICIPATE. THE GOAL OF SURVEYING 20 CHURCHES WAS COMPLETED IN FISCAL YEAR 2025.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesOct 1, 2024 – Sep 30, 2025Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$463.4K
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