irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2020
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $19KGRANT TO THE GENERAL SERVICE BOARD OF ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS TO SUPPORT SERVICE ACTIVITY.
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
A.A. Grapevine
Internationally distributed magazine that shares personal recovery stories and maintains unity across A.A. groups, supported by the General Service Board.
Cooperation with the Professional Community (CPC) Desk
Supports healthcare, legal, and HR professionals in referring individuals to A.A., offering informational resources and guidance on collaboration.
Military Members and Veterans Outreach
Provides audio stories, resources, and support for active-duty personnel and veterans dealing with alcoholism, promoting recovery through shared experience.
Remote Communities Outreach
Committees focused on expanding access to A.A. in geographically isolated, culturally distinct, or underserved areas, including military and veteran populations.
Twelve Step Program
Core recovery program where alcoholics work through 12 spiritual principles to achieve and maintain sobriety, shared peer-to-peer within A.A. groups.
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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12-Step Recovery Support Services 8 activities
- Conducting public information and outreachShares information about Alcoholics Anonymous with the general public, healthcare professionals, and institutions through public information efforts, media resources, and educational outreach to ensure those who suffer are aware of the recovery program.
- Coordinating global A.A. service structureProvides support and coordination for worldwide Alcoholics Anonymous activities through the General Service Office, including management of District, Intergroup, and Area Committees that facilitate communication and service work across the Fellowship.
- Extending A.A. access to incarcerated and isolated populationsCarries the A.A. message to incarcerated individuals and those in treatment centers through dedicated corrections and treatment committees, and supports geographically, linguistically, or culturally isolated communities in establishing A.A. presence.
- Operating Alcoholics Anonymous recovery groupsOperates local and global A.A. groups that provide peer-led recovery support, where members share personal experience, strength, and hope to help alcoholics achieve and maintain sobriety. These groups follow the Twelve Step program and are available free of charge.
- Producing and distributing A.A. recovery literaturePrepares, publishes, and distributes foundational A.A. literature, including the 'Big Book' and 'Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions,' as well as informational materials for groups, treatment centers, and the public to support recovery and outreach.
- Providing recovery support to military and veteran communitiesExtends access to A.A. recovery through Remote Communities Committees and provides audio recordings and personal stories from military members and veterans to address geographic, linguistic, and cultural barriers to participation.
- Supporting newcomers in early recoveryOffers beginners meetings focused on Steps One, Two, and Three, and provides a self-assessment tool to help individuals determine if A.A. is right for their recovery journey.
- Upholding member anonymity in public and digital spacesMaintains personal anonymity at the level of press, radio, and film in accordance with A.A. traditions, and provides guidance on protecting anonymity in social media and online platforms to safeguard members, especially newcomers.
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Community Foundation & United Way Support 1 activity
- Funding support for Alcoholics Anonymous service activitiesFunds the General Service Board of Alcoholics Anonymous to support the organization’s global service operations, including coordination, literature distribution, and public information efforts.
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Archival Digitization and Preservation 1 activity
- Preserving A.A. history and legacyCollects, preserves, and shares the historical record of Alcoholics Anonymous to maintain the integrity of the Fellowship’s origins and development over time.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$14.79M
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$14.79M100%
Investment income$1K0%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$13.99M
Program expenses70%
Admin / overhead30%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$4.60M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$14.51M
Cash$4.27M
Investments$0
Liabilities$8.00M
Net assets$6.51M
Liquid reserves3.7 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -1.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 12
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT WILCOX | PRESIDENT AND GENERAL MANAGER | 18 | $380K |
| DAVID ROSEN | PUBLISHING DIRECTOR | 35 | $276K |
| SANDRA WILSON | DIRECTOR OF STAFF SERVICES | 18 | $272K |
| LORNA GRAHAM | SENIOR DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGY SERVICES | 18 | $262K |
| PAUL KONIGSTEIN | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 18 | $253K |
| CLORINDA VALENTI | DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATION SERVICES | 35 | $210K |
| ZENAIDA MEDINA | CONTROLLER | 18 | $203K |
| MALINI SINGH | DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS | 18 | $201K |
| DINA FRIEDEL | DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES | 18 | $200K |
| STEPHANIE BOZINO-ROUTIER | Director of Language Services | 18 | $180K |
| RACHEL JOSEPH | VICE PRESIDENT | 18 | $161K |
| PAMELA POREMSKI | SECRETARY | 18 | $142K |
board members · 8
- CAROLYN WALSH — TREASURER (THRU 4/24)/CHAIR (AS OF 5/24)
- CATHI CLARK — CHAIR (THRU 4/24)
- CLINTON MACKENZIE — DIRECTOR
- DEBORAH KOLTAI — VICE CHAIR
- JOHN WEIS — DIRECTOR
- KEN TAYLOR — TREASURER (AS OF 5/24)
- REILLY KALLES — TRUSTEE (AS OF 5/24)
- VERA FARRELL — DIRECTOR
relationships · 14
Who they work with
- Al-Anon Family Groups Partner — Refers individuals concerned about a loved one's drinking to Al-Anon Family Groups for support.
- Alcoholics Anonymous Network — ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS WORLD SERVICES INC supports and represents the global network of Alcoholics Anonymous groups.
- CPC Desk Partner — Provides a point of contact for professionals seeking information about working with alcoholics and A.A.
- Canadian Armed Forces Partner — Collaborates with A.A. through outreach efforts, including participation by military leadership such as Lt. Gen. Lise Bourgon.
- Fellowship Connection Partner — Online platform used by Area Registrars to manage records, generate reports, and access service position and contact information.
- G.S.O. Network — Provides resources such as A Guide for Leading Beginners Meetings.
- General Service Board Network — Trustees of the General Service Board serve as custodians of A.A. Tradition and manage the General Service Office.
- General Service Board of Alcoholics Anonymous Inc Partner — Receives grants from A.A.W.S. to support service activities.
- General Service Office (G.S.O.) Network — Administrative arm responsible for supporting and coordinating the worldwide activities of Alcoholics Anonymous groups.
- General Service Office (G.S.O.) Network — Central administrative body supporting A.A. groups and services.
- General Service Office (G.S.O.) Network — Connects with G.S.O. staff who support service activities by sharing experience through writing, phone calls, and event attendance.
- God as we understood Him Partner — Central spiritual reference in the Twelve Step program guiding personal recovery and decision-making.
- The Grapevine Network — International journal of A.A. members sharing personal recovery stories.
- media Partner — Engages with the media while requiring members to maintain personal anonymity, providing guidance through an Anonymity Letter to the Media.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Attraction-Based Engagement Through Anonymity and Integritymethodology: attraction_over_promotionBy maintaining anonymity and avoiding self-promotion, A.A. attracts individuals seeking authentic recovery because the focus on principles over personalities preserves spiritual integrity and fosters trust through humility and equality.
- Decentralized Volunteer Structure for Organic Reachmethodology: decentralized_unified_structureBy operating through autonomous, volunteer-led groups and service committees, A.A. sustains global continuity and local relevance because decentralized governance fosters ownership, adaptability, and resilience without compromising core principles.
- Peer-Based Mutual Support for Sustained Recoverymethodology: peer_support_recoveryBy facilitating peer-to-peer sharing of experience, strength, and hope among alcoholics, A.A. produces sustained recovery because mutual identification and relational accountability reduce isolation and reinforce commitment to sobriety.
- Self-Directed, Accessible Participation Modelmethodology: self-directed engagementBy removing structural and social barriers and allowing self-directed engagement, A.A. increases recovery access because autonomy and inclusivity foster psychological safety and readiness to participate.
- Spiritual Framework for Personal Transformationmethodology: twelve-stepsBy guiding individuals through the Twelve Steps and reliance on a higher power, A.A. enables recovery because spiritual awakening addresses the psychological and existential roots of addiction, breaking the compulsion to drink.