Frequently Asked Questions About A.A. Contributions
How can I contribute to support the services provided by the General Service Office (G.S.O.) of A.A.?
Can I contribute on behalf of a member or loved one who has passed away?
How can I obtain my group ID number?
Can I contribute to A.A. even though I am not an A.A. member?
What is the maximum amount for contributions and bequests?
Do you accept contributions via Venmo?
Do you accept contribution via credit cards, debit cards or PayPal?
How long will it take for me to receive an acknowledgment?
How can I cancel or update a recurring contribution?
Currently, A.A. members may contribute the following four (4) ways:
i. Visit our online Member Contributions site directly by clicking here.
ii. You may also access the Contributions site through www.aa.org by selecting the “Make a Contribution” button.
iii. Contact Member Services at (212) 870-3023 or email memberservices@aa.org.
iv. Checks or money orders can be made payable to “General Service Board” and mailed to:
General Service Office of Alcoholics Anonymous
Post Office Box 2407
James A. Farley Station
New York, NY 10116-2407
Yes, an A.A. group or an A.A. member may contribute on behalf of another A.A. member who has passed away.
i. You may obtain your group ID number locally by contacting your area registrar. You can also email Member Services at memberservices@aa.org or by calling (212) 870-3023.
ii. You may also obtain your group ID number by going directly to the main contribution page. Select “Yes” next to “Credit to your Group?”, and then click in the “Find Your Group” box, which will open the group search.
No. A.A.’s Seventh Tradition suggests that we ought to be fully self-supporting through the voluntary contributions of our own members. While we appreciate the generosity of non-members, in keeping with this Tradition we must decline outside contributions.
i. Individual A.A. members may contribute up to $7,500 per year.
ii. Bequests in wills are limited to a one-time contribution of $12,500 per individual and are acceptable only from A.A. members.
iii. There are no limits on group contributions.
iv. If a group wants to contribute in memory of a deceased member, there is no limit to how much it may contribute.
We are currently not accepting contributions through Venmo.
Yes, we do accept contributions via all major credit cards, debit cards and PayPal.
i. Contributions made via a check or money order take about 3 to 4 weeks for us to receive and process. Please allow another 30 to 45 days after we have received and processed your check or money order for your acknowledgment to be mailed.
ii. If your contribution was made via the Contributions website or with Member Services, you will receive an acknowledgment immediately.
You may cancel or update a recurring contribution by going directly to the Contributions website by clicking here.
- After logging in, click on “My Account” in the upper right corner of the page, then click on “Recurring Contributions.” If you’re on a mobile device, click the “hamburger” menu in the upper left corner.
- Select the recurring contribution that you would like to cancel or update and click “Edit.”
- You will be able to edit your contribution on this page. To cancel your recurring contribution select “No” from the “Is Active” drop-down menu.
- Click on “Save” at the bottom of the page.
What are the different types of contributions I can make as an A.A. member?
Does my area delegate receive a quarterly statement, and what does the statement reflect?
How can I request a refund?
How can I request contribution envelopes?
What if I forget my password to log into the contributions website?
Can I contribute on the online contributions website and credit my group?
Can an Intergroup/Central Office, District or Area make a contribution?
1. An INDIVIDUAL contribution can only be made by a member of A.A.. The member can optionally choose to credit their group. The maximum contribution amount for an individual is $7,500 per year.
2. Individual contributions can be categorized as one of the following:
a. A.A. Birthday / Anniversary - On their A.A. BIRTHDAY or ANNIVERSARY, some members contribute $1 or more for each year of sobriety (up to $7,500 annually).
b. Memorial - A MEMORIAL contribution comes from an A.A. member, in memory of another member who has passed. Please note that memorial contributions are subject to the individual contribution limit of $7,500 per year.
3. A GROUP contribution comes from 7th Tradition collections of an A.A. group.
4. SPECIAL EVENTS contributions are surplus funds realized from conferences, conventions, round-ups, and more.
Yes, area delegates receive a quarterly statement. However, the statement only includes contributions from groups that have chosen to list with G.S.O.
You may request a refund by contacting Member Services at memberservices@aa.org or by calling (212) 870-3023.
i. You may request contribution envelopes by contacting Member Services at memberservices@aa.org or by calling (212) 870-3023.
ii. You may also order contribution envelopes directly from our online bookstore here.
Click on “forgot password” to reset your password.
Yes, you can. After you log into your account, choose “Yes” next to “Credit to your Group?”.
A search box will appear, allowing you to find and select your group.
Remember that this is different from a “Group Contribution,” which comes from 7th Tradition collections of an A.A. group.
Yes, we accept contributions from Intergroups. Central Offices, Districts and Areas. However, at this time these entities are not able to contribute online.
Please contact the member services department at 212-870-3023 or mail in your contribution check to:
General Service Office
Post Office Box 2407
James A. Farley Station
New York, NY 10116-2407