PHILANTHROPIST — Political Donations

285 philanthropists donated $59.2M to federal campaigns. See party breakdown and top states.

Overview

$59.2M
Total Donated
285
Donors
$208K
Avg per Donor

Party Breakdown

DEM$5.4M (72%)
REP$2.0M (27%)
IND$41K (1%)
DFL$28K (0%)
OTH$400 (0%)
Democratic Donations ($5.4M)Republican Donations ($2.0M)Independent Donations ($41K)DFL Donations ($28K)OTH Donations ($400)

Top States

StateAmount
California$18.3M
New York$14.5M
Georgia$4.6M
Colorado$4.3M
Indiana$3.9M
Arkansas$2.6M
Washington$1.5M
Texas$1.3M
Virginia$1.2M
Massachusetts$1.1M

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do philanthropists donate to political campaigns?

285 philanthropists have donated a total of $59.2M to federal campaigns. The average donation per donor is $208K.

Which party do philanthropists favor?

PHILANTHROPIST donations break down as: DEM: $5.4M, REP: $2.0M, IND: $41K, DFL: $28K, OTH: $400.

Where are philanthropist donors located?

PHILANTHROPIST donors are spread across multiple states. The top states are: California ($18.3M), New York ($14.5M), Georgia ($4.6M), Colorado ($4.3M), Indiana ($3.9M).

How is occupation donation data collected?

Occupation data comes from FEC filings where donors self-report their occupation. Note that the same occupation may appear under different titles (e.g., "Attorney" and "Lawyer").