Congressional Leadership Fund
Tracked giving exceeds tracked receipts by
$99,571,043
Super PAC aligned with House Republican leadership. The largest outside spending group in House races.
Connections
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How money flowed from Congressional Leadership Fund
Congressional Leadership Fund spent $4.0M opposing WILD, SUSAN across 2 contributions between October 2024 and October 2024. Congressional Leadership Fund advocates for CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act, 118th Congress.
Congressional Leadership Fund spent $3.9M opposing Susan Wild across 2 contributions between October 2024 and October 2024. Congressional Leadership Fund advocates for CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act, 118th Congress.
Congressional Leadership Fund spent $3.7M opposing Derek Tran across 2 contributions between October 2024 and October 2024. Congressional Leadership Fund advocates for CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act, 118th Congress.
Congressional Leadership Fund spent $3.4M opposing Suozzi across 2 contributions between January 2024 and January 2024. Suozzi voted NO on CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act, 118th Congress — which Congressional Leadership Fund advocates for.
Chevron directed $3.0M to Congressional Leadership Fund across 2 contributions. Chevron advocates for EPA Methane Rule Rollback.
Congressional Leadership Fund also gave to 4 other entities totaling $8.1M.
Dark Money Spending
Election spending by organizations that do not disclose their donors. Dark money flows through 501(c)(4) social welfare organizations, 501(c)(6) trade associations, and similar entities that are not required to reveal their funders. Figures below are never combined with disclosed-donor totals.
Dark money IEs (Form 5)
$347,981,196
Form 5 Independent Expenditures Filed
| Target Candidate | Amount | Support/Oppose | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRAN, DEREK | $2,091,182 | Opposing | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Derek Tran | $2,091,182 | Opposing | Oct 23, 2024 |
| SUOZZI, THOMAS | $2,031,322 | Opposing | Jan 31, 2024 |
| Suozzi | $2,031,322 | Opposing | Jan 31, 2024 |
| WILD, SUSAN | $2,010,414 | Opposing | Oct 21, 2024 |
| WILD, SUSAN | $2,004,965 | Opposing | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Susan Wild | $2,004,965 | Opposing | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Susan Wild | $1,860,720 | Opposing | Oct 11, 2024 |
| Derek Tran | $1,649,934 | Opposing | Oct 28, 2024 |
| TRAN, DEREK | $1,649,934 | Opposing | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Susan Altman | $1,588,060 | Opposing | Oct 26, 2024 |
| Susan Copius Altman | $1,588,060 | Opposing | Oct 26, 2024 |
| WHITESIDES, GEORGE | $1,547,550 | Opposing | Oct 28, 2024 |
| George Whitesides | $1,547,550 | Opposing | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Derek Tran | $1,514,284 | Opposing | Oct 1, 2024 |
| Will Rollins | $1,508,390 | Opposing | Oct 25, 2024 |
| George Whitesides | $1,486,871 | Opposing | Oct 11, 2024 |
| WHITESIDES, GEORGE | $1,486,871 | Opposing | Oct 11, 2024 |
| WHITESIDES, GEORGE | $1,470,436 | Opposing | Oct 23, 2024 |
| George Whitesides | $1,470,436 | Opposing | Oct 23, 2024 |
Source: FEC Form 5 filings. Independent expenditures by organizations not registered as political committees.
Methodology Disclosure
Dark money figures are derived from FEC Form 5 (independent expenditures by non-committee organizations) and Form 9 (electioneering communications). These filings capture spending on ads and election communications but do not reveal the identity of the organization's donors. QPQ totals may differ from benchmarks like the Brennan Center's estimates because QPQ includes all Form 5 filers, while some benchmarks count only a subset of non-disclosing nonprofits. Grant chain data is from IRS Form 990 Schedule I and may not include all years or all grantee organizations.
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Donations Given
| Recipient | Amount | Date | Cycle |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRAN, DEREK | $2,091,182 | Oct 23, 2024 | 2024 |
| Derek Tran | $2,091,182 | Oct 23, 2024 | 2024 |
| SUOZZI, THOMAS | $2,031,322 | Jan 31, 2024 | 2024 |
| Suozzi | $2,031,322 | Jan 31, 2024 | 2024 |
| WILD, SUSAN | $2,010,414 | Oct 21, 2024 | 2024 |
| WILD, SUSAN | $2,004,965 | Oct 28, 2024 | 2024 |
| Susan Wild | $2,004,965 | Oct 28, 2024 | 2024 |
| Susan Wild | $1,860,720 | Oct 11, 2024 | 2024 |
| Derek Tran | $1,649,934 | Oct 28, 2024 | 2024 |
| TRAN, DEREK | $1,649,934 | Oct 28, 2024 | 2024 |
| Susan Altman | $1,588,060 | Oct 26, 2024 | 2024 |
| Susan Copius Altman | $1,588,060 | Oct 26, 2024 | 2024 |
| WHITESIDES, GEORGE | $1,547,550 | Oct 28, 2024 | 2024 |
| George Whitesides | $1,547,550 | Oct 28, 2024 | 2024 |
| Derek Tran | $1,514,284 | Oct 1, 2024 | 2024 |
| Will Rollins | $1,508,390 | Oct 25, 2024 | 2024 |
| George Whitesides | $1,486,871 | Oct 11, 2024 | 2024 |
| WHITESIDES, GEORGE | $1,486,871 | Oct 11, 2024 | 2024 |
| WHITESIDES, GEORGE | $1,470,436 | Oct 23, 2024 | 2024 |
| George Whitesides | $1,470,436 | Oct 23, 2024 | 2024 |
| HERTEL, CURTIS | $1,442,131 | Oct 7, 2024 | 2024 |
| Curtis Hertel JR | $1,442,131 | Oct 7, 2024 | 2024 |
| Curtis Hertel | $1,427,845 | Oct 28, 2024 | 2024 |
| Curtis Hertel JR | $1,427,845 | Oct 28, 2024 | 2024 |
| Will Rollins | $1,420,697 | Oct 11, 2024 | 2024 |
| ROLLINS, WILL | $1,420,697 | Oct 11, 2024 | 2024 |
| HERTEL, CURTIS | $1,397,147 | Oct 21, 2024 | 2024 |
| Curtis Hertel JR | $1,397,147 | Oct 21, 2024 | 2024 |
| Curtis Hertel JR | $1,352,221 | Oct 11, 2024 | 2024 |
| HERTEL, CURTIS | $1,352,221 | Oct 11, 2024 | 2024 |
| Suozzi | $1,340,346 | Jan 18, 2024 | 2024 |
| Mondaire Jones | $1,339,401 | Oct 21, 2024 | 2024 |
| Derek Tran | $1,334,649 | Oct 7, 2024 | 2024 |
| Josh Riley | $1,334,009 | Oct 26, 2024 | 2024 |
| RILEY, JOSH | $1,334,009 | Oct 26, 2024 | 2024 |
| Don Davis | $1,293,491 | Oct 28, 2024 | 2024 |
| DAVIS, DON REP. | $1,293,491 | Oct 28, 2024 | 2024 |
| ALTMAN, SUSAN | $1,292,050 | Oct 21, 2024 | 2024 |
| Susan Copius Altman | $1,292,050 | Oct 21, 2024 | 2024 |
| ROLLINS, WILL | $1,275,515 | Oct 21, 2024 | 2024 |
| Will Rollins | $1,275,515 | Oct 21, 2024 | 2024 |
| JONES, MONDAIRE | $1,265,538 | Oct 28, 2024 | 2024 |
| Mondaire Jones | $1,265,538 | Oct 28, 2024 | 2024 |
| Josh Riley | $1,245,854 | Oct 21, 2024 | 2024 |
| DAVIS, DON | $1,237,166 | Oct 21, 2024 | 2024 |
| Don Davis | $1,237,166 | Oct 21, 2024 | 2024 |
| GRAY, ADAM | $1,228,200 | Oct 28, 2024 | 2024 |
| Adam Gray | $1,228,200 | Oct 28, 2024 | 2024 |
| HERTEL, CURTIS | $1,133,442 | Oct 1, 2024 | 2024 |
| Curtis Hertel JR | $1,133,442 | Oct 1, 2024 | 2024 |
Donations Received
| Donor | Amount | Date | Cycle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth C. Griffin | $10,000,000 | May 30, 2024 | 2024 |
| Paul E. Singer | $10,000,000 | Jun 26, 2024 | 2024 |
| American Action Network | $7,750,000 | Sep 30, 2024 | 2024 |
| Jeff Mr Yass | $5,000,000 | Jul 19, 2023 | 2024 |
| Timothy Mellon | $5,000,000 | Jun 8, 2023 | 2024 |
| American Action Network | $5,000,000 | Aug 30, 2024 | 2024 |
| Timothy Mellon | $5,000,000 | Jul 15, 2024 | 2024 |
| Timothy Mellon | $5,000,000 | Mar 6, 2024 | 2024 |
| Jeff Mr Yass | $5,000,000 | Dec 15, 2023 | 2024 |
| Miriam Dr. Adelson | $5,000,000 | May 3, 2024 | 2024 |
| American Action Network | $5,000,000 | Jul 23, 2024 | 2024 |
| Timothy M. Dunn | $5,000,000 | Aug 9, 2024 | 2024 |
| M. Jude Reyes | $4,334,000 | Sep 5, 2024 | 2024 |
| J. Christopher Reyes | $4,334,000 | Sep 5, 2024 | 2024 |
| Miriam Dr. Adelson | $4,000,000 | Sep 20, 2024 | 2024 |
| Leon Rachel | $4,000,000 | Sep 25, 2024 | 2024 |
| Kenneth C. Griffin | $4,000,000 | Mar 6, 2024 | 2024 |
| American Action Network | $3,000,000 | Dec 8, 2023 | 2024 |
| American Action Network | $3,000,000 | Sep 13, 2023 | 2024 |
| American Action Network | $3,000,000 | Nov 9, 2023 | 2024 |
| American Action Network | $3,000,000 | Oct 11, 2023 | 2024 |
| American Fund | $3,000,000 | Oct 1, 2024 | 2024 |
| American Action Network | $2,630,000 | Oct 21, 2024 | 2024 |
| American Action Network | $2,500,000 | Mar 31, 2024 | 2024 |
| American Action Network | $2,500,000 | Mar 4, 2024 | 2024 |
| American Action Network | $2,500,000 | Jun 26, 2024 | 2024 |
| Shirley W. Mrs. Ryan | $2,250,000 | Oct 2, 2024 | 2024 |
| Patrick G. Ryan | $2,250,000 | Sep 24, 2024 | 2024 |
| Shirley W. Mrs. Ryan | $2,250,000 | Sep 24, 2024 | 2024 |
| Patrick G. Ryan | $2,250,000 | Oct 2, 2024 | 2024 |
| Craig J. Duchossois | $2,000,000 | Jun 28, 2023 | 2024 |
| NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS CONGRESSIONAL FUND | $2,000,000 | Aug 6, 2024 | 2024 |
| NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS | $2,000,000 | Aug 6, 2024 | 2024 |
| Kenneth C. Griffin | $2,000,000 | Oct 10, 2024 | 2024 |
| Marjorie B. Buckley | $2,000,000 | Jun 14, 2024 | 2024 |
| Stephen A. Schwarzman | $2,000,000 | Jun 6, 2024 | 2024 |
| Paul E. Singer | $2,000,000 | Oct 15, 2024 | 2024 |
| Chevron | $1,500,000 | Sep 20, 2023 | 2024 |
| Howard W. Lutnick | $1,500,000 | Sep 30, 2024 | 2024 |
| Conocophillips Ans Marketing | $1,500,000 | Jul 29, 2024 | 2024 |
| Melaleuca | $1,500,000 | Jul 1, 2024 | 2024 |
| American Action Network | $1,250,000 | Jan 17, 2023 | 2024 |
| WINRED | $1,000,439 | Mar 27, 2024 | 2024 |
| Craig J. Duchossois | $1,000,000 | Sep 24, 2024 | 2024 |
| Hillwood Development | $1,000,000 | Mar 21, 2024 | 2024 |
| Energy Transfer Partners LP | $1,000,000 | Dec 19, 2023 | 2024 |
| Kenneth C. Griffin | $1,000,000 | Jun 30, 2023 | 2024 |
| Warren A. Stephens | $1,000,000 | Jun 29, 2023 | 2024 |
| Ronald M. Cameron | $1,000,000 | Jun 27, 2023 | 2024 |
| Hillwood Development | $1,000,000 | Jun 9, 2023 | 2024 |
Relationships
| Type | Connected To | Details | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advocated for | CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act, 118th Congress | Congressional Leadership Fund supported candidates who engaged with this policy outcome | Source |
| Received donation from | Porter | Donated $1,000 to CONGRESSIONAL LEADERSHIP FUND | Source |
| Received donation from | Fitzpatrick | Donated $500 to CONGRESSIONAL LEADERSHIP FUND | Source |
| Received donation from | Wild | Donated $450 to CONGRESSIONAL LEADERSHIP FUND | Source |
| Received donation from | Frost | Donated $5,000 to CONGRESSIONAL LEADERSHIP FUND | Source |
| Received donation from | KLINSKY, STEVE BRUCE | Donated $5,000 to CONGRESSIONAL LEADERSHIP FUND | Source |
| Received donation from | Ross | Donated $10,000 to CONGRESSIONAL LEADERSHIP FUND | Source |
| Received donation from | Pappas | Donated $5,000 to CONGRESSIONAL LEADERSHIP FUND | Source |
| Received donation from | Lopez | Donated $5,000 to CONGRESSIONAL LEADERSHIP FUND | Source |
| Received donation from | WERNER, CLARENCE | Donated $755,000 to CONGRESSIONAL LEADERSHIP FUND | Source |
| Received donation from | Elizabeth May | Donated $100,000 to CONGRESSIONAL LEADERSHIP FUND | Source |
| Received donation from | Kelcy Warren | Donated $10,000 to CONGRESSIONAL LEADERSHIP FUND | Source |
| Received donation from | Buchanan | Donated $300 to CONGRESSIONAL LEADERSHIP FUND | Source |
| Received donation from | Friedman | Donated $17,944 to CONGRESSIONAL LEADERSHIP FUND | Source |
| Received donation from | James | Donated $675,000 to CONGRESSIONAL LEADERSHIP FUND | Source |
| Received donation from | Joyce (PA) | Donated $5,000 to CONGRESSIONAL LEADERSHIP FUND | Source |
| Received donation from | Estes | Donated $5,000 to CONGRESSIONAL LEADERSHIP FUND | Source |
| Received donation from | Foster | Donated $510,000 to CONGRESSIONAL LEADERSHIP FUND | Source |
| Received donation from | Moore (WI) | Donated $200 to CONGRESSIONAL LEADERSHIP FUND | Source |
| Received donation from | Marc J. Rowan | Donated $1,750,000 to CONGRESSIONAL LEADERSHIP FUND | Source |
| Received donation from | Michael Smith | Donated $25,000 to CONGRESSIONAL LEADERSHIP FUND | Source |
| Received donation from | RAY, KEN | Donated $1,000 to CONGRESSIONAL LEADERSHIP FUND | Source |
| Received donation from | WOOD, ROBERT W | Donated $5,000 to CONGRESSIONAL LEADERSHIP FUND | Source |
| Received donation from | NIEHAUS, ROBERT | Donated $10,000 to CONGRESSIONAL LEADERSHIP FUND | Source |
| Received donation from | LEACH, HOWARD | Donated $5,000 to CONGRESSIONAL LEADERSHIP FUND | Source |
| Received donation from | FURST, JACK | Donated $5,000 to CONGRESSIONAL LEADERSHIP FUND | Source |
| Received donation from | HASLAM, JAMES | Donated $11,042 to CONGRESSIONAL LEADERSHIP FUND | Source |
| Received donation from | KIMMELMAN, DOUGLAS W. | Donated $5,000 to CONGRESSIONAL LEADERSHIP FUND | Source |
| Received donation from | CASTLE, JOHN K. | Donated $5,000 to CONGRESSIONAL LEADERSHIP FUND | Source |
| Received donation from | BRUMBAUGH, CHARLES | Donated $5,000 to CONGRESSIONAL LEADERSHIP FUND | Source |
| Received donation from | PSAROS, MICHAEL G. | Donated $5,838 to CONGRESSIONAL LEADERSHIP FUND | Source |
| Received donation from | Dale Frost | Donated $5,000 to CONGRESSIONAL LEADERSHIP FUND | Source |
| Received donation from | Keith Wold | Donated $5,000 to CONGRESSIONAL LEADERSHIP FUND | Source |