Dr Bobs Home

Organization Overview

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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

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:

Part 3 - Line 4a

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.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Kent Coleman
Vice Chairma
$0
Kat Donaldson
Secretary
$0
Melissa Musser
Chair
$0
Ken Henson
Treasurer
$0
Dennis Thayer Resigned
Secretary
$0
Harmon Velie Resigned
Chair
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
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

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Dr Bobs Home has recieved totaling $20,300.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
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
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$443,594
Earnings$40,605
Admin Expense$2,521
Net Contributions$2,860
Ending Balance$484,538

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