Political Committees
Browse PACs, Super PACs, party committees, and other political organizations tracked by the FEC.
Political committees are organizations that raise and spend money to influence federal elections. They range from small Political Action Committees (PACs) that bundle individual contributions, to massive Super PACs that can accept unlimited donations for independent expenditures. ReadTheDonation tracks 2761 committees that have collectively raised $12.3B, giving you a transparent view of how organized money flows through American politics.
Overview
Committees by Type
| Type | Count | Total Raised | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAC | 2143 | $10.1B | 82.1% |
| Super PAC | 561 | $2.2B | 17.9% |
| Independent Expenditure | 4 | $0 | 0.0% |
| Other | 52 | $0 | 0.0% |
| Party | 1 | $0 | 0.0% |
All Committees (100)
Frequently Asked Questions
Understanding Political Committees
PACs (Political Action Committees) can raise funds from individuals and donate directly to candidates, subject to contribution limits ($5,000 per candidate per election). They represent corporations, labor unions, trade associations, or ideological groups.
Super PACs can raise unlimited funds from individuals, corporations, and unions, but cannot contribute directly to or coordinate with candidates. They must disclose their donors to the FEC and can only make independent expenditures.
Party Committees are the official fundraising arms of the Democratic and Republican parties at the national, state, and local levels. They can contribute directly to candidates and coordinate spending on their behalf.
Joint Fundraising Committees allow multiple candidates and party committees to raise money together, splitting contributions among participants according to a pre-set allocation formula.
Federal Contribution Limits (2024 Cycle)
| Donor Type | To Candidate | To PAC | To Party |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual | $3,300/election | $5,000/year | $41,300/year |
| PAC | $5,000/election | $5,000/year | $15,000/year |
| Super PAC | $0 (prohibited) | Unlimited | $0 (prohibited) |