Dr Bobs Home

“Form 990 is made available to the board for review by email or through a board meeting prior to its filing.”

“Board members and employees go through a disclosure process on an annual basis concerning potential conflicts of interest.”

“Governing documents are made available to the public upon request.”

“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.”

“87 volunteers contributed 8,926 hours during 2021 working at the house, gift shop, founders day activities, the archive clean-up crew and assisting with various building and grounds related matters.”

“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.”