Dr Bobs Home is located in Akron, OH. The organization was established in 1985. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Dr Bobs Home is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Dr Bobs Home generated $207.2k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $145.1k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 2.4% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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OUR PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO MAINTAIN, RESTORE AND PRESERVE THE PROPERTY AT 855 ARDMORE AVE. WHICH WAS THE FAMILY HOME OF PHYSICIAN ROBERT HOLBROOK SMITH, AFFECTIONATELY KNOWN AS DR. BOB, ONE OF THE FOUNDING FATHERS OF ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS (AA). THIS HISTORIC SITE IN AKRON, OHIO IS THE BIRTHPLACE OF THIS INTERNATIONALLY KNOWN FELLOWSHIP, WHICH SUBSEQUENTLY BECAME THE FOUNDATION OF NUMEROUS OTHER 12-STEP PROGRAMS THAT ARE IMPROVING THE LIVES OF MILLIONS OF PEOPLE. SECOND, OUR ONGOING MISSION IS TO HELP ALCOHOLICS BY PRESERVING THE ATMOSPHERE OF ACCEPTANCE WHERE EARLY MEMBERS ACHIEVED AND MAINTAINED THEIR SOBRIETY. THIS PREVAILING ATTITUDE IS SIMPLY EXPRESSED IN OUR GREETING, "WELCOME HOME." THIRD, WE EDUCATE THE LOCAL COMMUNITY AND BEYOND ON HOW DR. BOB'S HOME PLAYED A PART IN THE FORMATION OF ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS AND THE MANNER IN WHICH ALCOHOLICS WERE HELPED IN THE EARLY DAYS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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MUSEUM: THE ORGANIZATION DEPLOYS PASSIONATE VOLUNTEERS TO PROVIDE HISTORICAL TOURS OF DR. BOBS HOME. IT IS IN THIS HOME AT 855 ARDMORE AVE. IN AKRON THAT DR. BOB AND BILL WILSON DEVELOPED THE PRINCIPLES OF AA AND RECRUITED THE FIRST MEMBERS OF AA. MANY OF THE PEOPLE WHOSE STORIES ARE FOUND IN ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, AA'S "BIG BOOK," USED THE SMITH HOME AS A HALF-WAY HOUSE TO RECOVERY. THE HOUSE HAS WELCOMED VISITORS FROM ALL OVER THE UNITED STATES AND THE WORLD. OUR MUSEUM IS OPEN EVERY DAY (NOON-3 P.M.) EXCEPT ON CHRISTMAS.
FOUNDERS' DAY - WE HOST SEVERAL EVENTS AROUND THE ANNUAL ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS FOUNDER'S DAY IN JUNE TO CELEBRATE THE DATE AA-FOUNDER DR. BOB TOOK HIS LAST DRINK.
GIFT SHOP: OUR GIFT SHOP SELLS DR. BOB'S AND AA MERCHANDISE AS WELL AS PIECES OF EDUCATIONAL AA HISTORICAL LITERATURE IN SUPPORT OF THE HOUSE.
HOME PRESERVATION AND ARCHIVES: WE MAINTAIN, RESTORE AND PRESERVE DR. BOB'S HOME. THE HOME WAS NAMED A NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK ON OCT. 31, 1985, NAMED A STATE HISTORICAL SITE BY GOVERNOR RICHARD CELESTE. ON OCTOBER 17, 2012 THE HOME WAS NAMED A NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK. ADDITIONALLY, WE ACTIVELY SEEK ITEMS THAT ARE RELEVANT TO DR. BOB'S HOME AND THE FOUNDING OF AA AND SEEK TO PRESERVE AND DISPLAY THESE ITEMS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Kent Coleman Vice Chairma | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kat Donaldson Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Melissa Musser Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Ken Henson Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Dennis Thayer Resigned Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Harmon Velie Resigned Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $5,000 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $110,311 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $600 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $115,311 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $13,205 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $78,681 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $207,232 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $12,969 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $1,113 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $45,988 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $2,521 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $17,325 |
Office expenses | $2,198 |
Information technology | $3,079 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $7,452 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $3,082 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $23,059 |
Insurance | $2,463 |
All other expenses | $6,967 |
Total functional expenses | $145,056 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $303,652 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $38,941 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $370,370 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $212,170 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $764,658 |
Total assets | $1,689,791 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $7,448 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $43,243 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $50,691 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,350,252 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $288,848 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,689,791 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Dr Bobs Home has recieved totaling $20,300.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Hist Preservation Wilson & Dr Bobs Tr Las Vegas, NV PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | $10,800 |
Donald And Alice Noble Foundation Wooster, OH PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING & PROGRAM SUPPORT | $4,000 |
Welty Family Foundation Akron, OH PURPOSE: COMMUNITY | $3,000 |
Lois Sisler Mcfawn Foundation Brooklyn, OH PURPOSE: GENERAL | $2,500 |
Beg. Balance | $443,594 |
Earnings | $40,605 |
Admin Expense | $2,521 |
Net Contributions | $2,860 |
Ending Balance | $484,538 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Recovery Resources Dba 407- Recovery Resources Cleveland, OH | $10,703,882 | $8,685,000 |
Guest House Inc Lake Orion, MI | $45,484,059 | $6,988,210 |
Alcoholism Council Of Cincinnati Area Cincinnati, OH | $1,448,048 | $2,164,403 |
Alcoholism Council Butler County Ohio Inc Hamilton, OH | $922,546 | $1,501,101 |
Dr Bobs Home Akron, OH | $1,689,791 | $207,232 |
Club 521 Inc Lancaster, PA | $344,938 | $109,555 |