Netflix Employee Political Donations Overview
Employees of Netflix contributed a combined $15.7M to federal political campaigns during the 2024 election cycle, making it the #16 employer by employee political giving. A total of 198 individual donors listing Netflix as their employer filed itemized contributions with the Federal Election Commission.
The average contribution from a Netflix employee was $79K, and their combined donations represent 0.56% of all employer-attributable political giving tracked in FEC filings.
Party Breakdown: Where Does Netflix Money Go?
The political giving of Netflix employees leans Democratic. Here is the full party breakdown:
| Party | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Democrats | $502K | 3.2% |
| Republicans | $2K | 0.0% |
| Other / Non-Partisan | $15.2M | 96.8% |
Netflix employees directed $502K (3.2%) to Democratic candidates and committees, compared to $2K (0.0%) to Republicans -- a $501K gap favoring Democrats.
Top States for Netflix Political Donors
Employee donors from Netflix are concentrated in the following states, reflecting the company's geographic footprint and office locations:
| State | Amount | Share of Employer Total |
|---|---|---|
| California | $15.4M | 98.7% |
| New York | $72K | 0.5% |
| Washington | $55K | 0.3% |
| Tennessee | $22K | 0.1% |
| District of Columbia | $14K | 0.1% |
| New Hampshire | $13K | 0.1% |
| Wisconsin | $10K | 0.1% |
| Maryland | $8K | 0.1% |
| Colorado | $8K | 0.1% |
| Hawaii | $7K | 0.0% |
The largest concentration of Netflix political donors is in California, where employees contributed $15.4M.
How Netflix Compares
Netflix ranks #16 among all employers by total employee political giving. While not in the top 10, Netflix employees still contribute meaningfully to the political landscape.
With 198 itemized donors, the donor base at Netflix is moderately sized.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much did Netflix employees donate to political campaigns in 2024?
Employees of Netflix contributed a total of $15.7M to federal political campaigns in the 2024 election cycle. This makes Netflix the #16 employer by total employee political giving. These are personal donations by individual employees, not corporate contributions.
Do Netflix employees donate more to Democrats or Republicans?
Netflix employees donate more to Democrats. Democratic candidates and committees received $502K (3.2% of total), while Republicans received $2K (0.0%).
What is the average political donation from a Netflix employee?
The average itemized contribution from a Netflix employee is $79K, based on 198 individual donors who contributed a combined $15.7M. Note that only contributions over $200 are itemized in FEC filings.
Which states have the most Netflix political donors?
The top state for Netflix political donors is California with $15.4M in contributions, followed by New York with $72K.
Methodology
Employer data is self-reported by donors on their FEC filings. Totals reflect aggregate individual contributions by employees who listed Netflix as their employer during the 2024 federal election cycle. These are personal donations and do not represent corporate political spending or PAC activity by the company itself. Party allocations are based on the recipient candidate or committee's party affiliation as filed with the FEC.