Congressional Leadership Fund
Tracked giving exceeds tracked receipts by
$87,621,201
Super PAC aligned with House Republican leadership. The largest outside spending group in House races.
Connections
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How money associated with Congressional Leadership Fund flowed
Congressional Leadership Fund is the giver in some of these trails and the recipient in others. Each sentence names who gave and who received.
Miriam Adelson directed $10.0M to Congressional Leadership Fund across 3 contributions between May 2024 and November 2024. Miriam Adelson advocates for Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act (H.R.8034).
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 $3.4M 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 spent $2.1M opposing Derek Tran. Congressional Leadership Fund advocates for CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act, 118th Congress.
Congressional Leadership Fund also is connected by money to 4 other entities totaling $7.0M.
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)
$335,756,354
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 |
| Thomas Suozzi | $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 |
| 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 |
| George Whitesides | $1,470,436 | Opposing | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Curtis Hertel | $1,442,131 | Opposing | Oct 7, 2024 |
| Curtis Hertel JR | $1,442,131 | Opposing | Oct 7, 2024 |
| Curtis Hertel | $1,427,845 | Opposing | Oct 28, 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 |
| Thomas Suozzi | $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 |
| 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 |
| George Whitesides | $1,470,436 | Oct 23, 2024 | 2024 |
| Curtis Hertel | $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 |
| Curtis Hertel | $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 |
| Curtis Hertel | $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 |
| Susan Altman | $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 |
| DAVIS, DON REP. | $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 |
| Curtis Hertel | $1,133,442 | Oct 1, 2024 | 2024 |
| Curtis Hertel JR | $1,133,442 | Oct 1, 2024 | 2024 |
| DAVIS, DON REP. | $1,132,267 | Oct 11, 2024 | 2024 |
| Mondaire Jones | $1,108,128 | Oct 23, 2024 | 2024 |
| Carl Marlinga | $1,091,025 | Oct 11, 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 |
| Miriam Adelson | $5,000,000 | May 3, 2024 | 2024 |
| Jeff Yass | $5,000,000 | Jul 19, 2023 | 2024 |
| Jeff Yass | $5,000,000 | Dec 15, 2023 | 2024 |
| Timothy Mellon | $5,000,000 | Jun 8, 2023 | 2024 |
| Timothy Mellon | $5,000,000 | Jul 15, 2024 | 2024 |
| Timothy Mellon | $5,000,000 | Mar 6, 2024 | 2024 |
| Timothy M. Dunn | $5,000,000 | Aug 9, 2024 | 2024 |
| American Action Network | $5,000,000 | Aug 30, 2024 | 2024 |
| American Action Network | $5,000,000 | Jul 23, 2024 | 2024 |
| J. Christopher Reyes | $4,334,000 | Sep 5, 2024 | 2024 |
| M. Jude Reyes | $4,334,000 | Sep 5, 2024 | 2024 |
| Miriam 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. Ryan | $2,250,000 | Oct 2, 2024 | 2024 |
| Shirley W. Ryan | $2,250,000 | Sep 24, 2024 | 2024 |
| Patrick G. 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 |
| Stephen A Schwarzman | $2,000,000 | Jun 6, 2024 | 2024 |
| Marjorie B. Buckley | $2,000,000 | Jun 14, 2024 | 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 |
| Paul E. Singer | $2,000,000 | Oct 15, 2024 | 2024 |
| Howard W. Lutnick | $1,500,000 | Sep 30, 2024 | 2024 |
| Chevron | $1,500,000 | Sep 20, 2023 | 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 |
| Miriam Adelson | $1,000,000 | Nov 1, 2024 | 2024 |
| Craig J. Duchossois | $1,000,000 | Sep 24, 2024 | 2024 |
| John C. Malone | $1,000,000 | Apr 22, 2024 | 2024 |
| Ronald S. Lauder | $1,000,000 | Oct 16, 2024 | 2024 |
| Thomas W Smith | $1,000,000 | Aug 22, 2024 | 2024 |
| Marjorie B. Buckley | $1,000,000 | Feb 8, 2024 | 2024 |
| Ronald M. Cameron | $1,000,000 | Oct 10, 2024 | 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 | Energy Transfer Partners PAC | $15,000.00 across 3 contributions | Source |
| Received donation from | Frost | Donated $5,000 to CONGRESSIONAL LEADERSHIP FUND | Source |
| Received donation from | Steve Bruce Klinsky | 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 | Clarence Werner | 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 | Robert W Wood | Donated $5,000 to CONGRESSIONAL LEADERSHIP FUND | Source |
| Received donation from | Robert Niehaus | Donated $10,000 to CONGRESSIONAL LEADERSHIP FUND | Source |
| Received donation from | Howard Leach | Donated $5,000 to CONGRESSIONAL LEADERSHIP FUND | Source |
| Received donation from | Jack Furst | Donated $5,000 to CONGRESSIONAL LEADERSHIP FUND | Source |
| Received donation from | James Haslam | Donated $11,042 to CONGRESSIONAL LEADERSHIP FUND | Source |
| Received donation from | Douglas W. Kimmelman | Donated $5,000 to CONGRESSIONAL LEADERSHIP FUND | Source |
| Received donation from | John K. Castle | Donated $5,000 to CONGRESSIONAL LEADERSHIP FUND | Source |
| Received donation from | Charles Brumbaugh | Donated $5,000 to CONGRESSIONAL LEADERSHIP FUND | Source |
| Received donation from | Michael G. Psaros | 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 |