Shank and Wayne
Shank and Wayne
Behind the Curtain - AA's Financial Reality Check
Behind the Curtain - AA's Financial Reality Check
Behind the Curtain - AA's Financial Reality Check
Tuesday 20th May 2025
Explore AA's financial ups and downs with Shank and Wayne as they dissect the 2024 statements and 2025 budget.
62 minutes
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Episode Overview
- AA's Seventh Tradition contributions reached $11.3 million in 2024.
- Operating expenses increased by 7% compared to the previous year.
- Grapevine magazine faced a loss of $851,000.
- Literature sales profits increased by 13%.
- Sponsorship advice includes keeping romance out of sponsor relationships.
"Sponsors can goof - but the hand that pours your drink down your throat is still your own."
Ever wondered what's really going on behind the scenes with Alcoholics Anonymous finances? In this episode of Alcoholics Alive!, hosts Shank and Wayne take you on a journey through AA's financial reality, examining the numbers from the 2024 financial statements and the 2025 budget. It's not all rosy - contributions are up, but expenses are climbing even faster. You'll hear about the Seventh Tradition contributions, which hit $11.3 million in 2024, but operating expenses have ballooned to $18.7 million.
This episode is a bit like peeking into your wallet and finding a surprise bill. Shank and Wayne dive into the nitty-gritty of AA's budget, exploring how literature sales profits have increased and yet, expenses keep growing. The duo doesn't shy away from discussing the sticky situation with the Grapevine magazine, which has seen a loss of $851,000. It's a bit like buying a subscription you never read - except this one's costing AA a pretty penny.
The episode also touches on AA jargon and sponsorship dynamics, sharing amusing anecdotes about 'Sex and Sponsorship' and how sponsors can sometimes goof. It's all part of the colourful tapestry that makes up AA's culture. If you're curious about how AA manages its money and want a sprinkle of humour with your financial facts, this episode is definitely worth a listen. It might just make you rethink how contributions are spent and who really benefits from them.