Despite its status as an "Anonymous" organization, Alcoholics Anonymous has a board of directors, a national president who speaks for the organization, and is established as a "501.(c) (3) Not-for-Profit" organization in the United States.

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Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) operates as a fellowship rather than a traditional organization. It does not have a board of directors, a national president, or an official spokesperson. AA is structured around its Twelve Traditions, emphasizing anonymity and a non-hierarchical, decentralized approach. While individual groups may be part of nonprofit entities for practical reasons, AA as a whole does not operate like a conventional not-for-profit organization with centralized leadership.

Despite Its Status as an "Anonymous" Organization, Alcoholics Anonymous Has