ESAFUND
Tracked giving exceeds tracked receipts by
$13,806,617
Connections
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How money flowed from ESAFUND
ESAFUND spent $2.4M opposing Dan Osborn across 6 contributions between October 2024 and October 2024.
ESAFUND spent $2.1M opposing Ruben Gallego across 3 contributions between September 2024 and October 2024.
ESAFUND directed $500K to TURNOUT FOR AMERICA.
ESAFUND spent $373K supporting Deb Sen. Fischer.
ESAFUND also gave to 3 other entities totaling $550K.
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)
$7,756,617
Form 5 Independent Expenditures Filed
| Target Candidate | Amount | Support/Oppose | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruben Gallego | $1,350,000 | Opposing | Sep 20, 2024 |
| Ruben Gallego | $1,350,000 | Opposing | Sep 20, 2024 |
| Dan Osborn | $1,007,664 | Opposing | Oct 11, 2024 |
| Dan Osborn | $836,462 | Opposing | Oct 8, 2024 |
| Ruben Gallego | $630,000 | Opposing | Oct 1, 2024 |
| Deb Sen. Fischer | $372,684 | Supporting | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Dan Osborn | $151,160 | Opposing | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Kari Lake | $150,000 | Supporting | Sep 20, 2024 |
| Kari Lake | $150,000 | Supporting | Sep 20, 2024 |
| Dan Osborn | $147,183 | Opposing | Oct 8, 2024 |
| Ruben Gallego | $135,000 | Opposing | Oct 7, 2024 |
| Dan Osborn | $124,228 | Opposing | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Dan Osborn | $114,426 | Opposing | Oct 21, 2024 |
| Ruben Gallego | $90,000 | Opposing | Sep 25, 2024 |
| Ruben Gallego | $90,000 | Opposing | Sep 25, 2024 |
| Ruben Gallego | $90,000 | Opposing | Oct 7, 2024 |
| Ruben Gallego | $88,263 | Opposing | Oct 8, 2024 |
| Kari Lake | $88,263 | Supporting | Oct 8, 2024 |
| Kari Lake | $70,000 | Supporting | Oct 1, 2024 |
| Dan Osborn | $68,274 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruben Gallego | $1,350,000 | Sep 20, 2024 | 2024 |
| Ruben Gallego | $1,350,000 | Sep 20, 2024 | 2024 |
| Dan Osborn | $1,007,664 | Oct 11, 2024 | 2024 |
| MAGA Inc | $1,000,000 | Aug 29, 2024 | 2024 |
| MAGA Inc | $1,000,000 | Oct 8, 2024 | 2024 |
| MAGA Inc | $1,000,000 | Oct 8, 2024 | 2024 |
| MAGA Inc | $1,000,000 | Aug 29, 2024 | 2024 |
| Dan Osborn | $836,462 | Oct 8, 2024 | 2024 |
| Ruben Gallego | $630,000 | Oct 1, 2024 | 2024 |
| TURNOUT FOR AMERICA | $500,000 | Oct 7, 2024 | 2024 |
| Deb Sen. Fischer | $372,684 | Oct 24, 2024 | 2024 |
| TRUTH AND COURAGE PAC | $300,000 | Oct 8, 2024 | 2024 |
| Dan Osborn | $151,160 | Oct 18, 2024 | 2024 |
| Kari Lake | $150,000 | Sep 20, 2024 | 2024 |
| Kari Lake | $150,000 | Sep 20, 2024 | 2024 |
| Dan Osborn | $147,183 | Oct 8, 2024 | 2024 |
| Ruben Gallego | $135,000 | Oct 7, 2024 | 2024 |
| Dan Osborn | $124,228 | Oct 24, 2024 | 2024 |
| Dan Osborn | $114,426 | Oct 21, 2024 | 2024 |
| BUCKEYE VALUES PAC | $100,000 | Aug 20, 2024 | |
| MARYLAND'S FUTURE | $100,000 | Aug 20, 2024 | 2024 |
| GLCF | $100,000 | Aug 20, 2024 | 2024 |
| FIX WASHINGTON PAC | $100,000 | Aug 20, 2024 | 2024 |
| BUCKEYE VALUES PAC | $100,000 | Aug 20, 2024 | 2024 |
| SENATE LEADERSHIP FUND | $100,000 | Oct 5, 2020 | 2020 |
| MWSA | $100,000 | Jul 15, 2024 | 2024 |
| Ruben Gallego | $90,000 | Sep 25, 2024 | 2024 |
| Ruben Gallego | $90,000 | Sep 25, 2024 | 2024 |
| Ruben Gallego | $90,000 | Oct 7, 2024 | 2024 |
| Ruben Gallego | $88,263 | Oct 8, 2024 | 2024 |
| Kari Lake | $88,263 | Oct 8, 2024 | 2024 |
| Kari Lake | $70,000 | Oct 1, 2024 | 2024 |
| Dan Osborn | $68,274 | Oct 23, 2024 | 2024 |
| Deb Sen. Fischer | $68,274 | Oct 23, 2024 | 2024 |
| PROTECTING AMERICANS PROJECT ACTION FUND | $50,000 | Nov 2, 2023 | |
| PROTECTING AMERICANS PROJECT ACTION FUND | $50,000 | Oct 22, 2024 | |
| PROTECTING AMERICANS PROJECT ACTION FUND | $50,000 | Nov 2, 2023 | 2024 |
| REPUBLICAN ATTORNEYS GENERAL ASSOCIATION PAC | $50,000 | Oct 22, 2024 | 2024 |
| CONSERVATIVES FOR AMERICAN EXCELLENCE | $50,000 | Jun 7, 2024 | 2024 |
| PROTECTING AMERICANS PROJECT ACTION FUND | $50,000 | Oct 22, 2024 | 2024 |
| JERSEY DESERVES BETTER PAC | $50,000 | May 31, 2024 | 2024 |
| CONSERVATIVE LOUISIANA | $50,000 | Oct 18, 2024 | 2024 |
| Dan Osborn | $48,196 | Oct 11, 2024 | 2024 |
| Dan Osborn | $48,196 | Oct 8, 2024 | 2024 |
| Tiffany Smiley | $47,054 | Jul 23, 2024 | 2024 |
| Dan Osborn | $39,426 | Oct 16, 2024 | 2024 |
| Deb Sen. Fischer | $36,841 | Oct 21, 2024 | 2024 |
| MARYLAND'S FUTURE | $30,000 | Oct 31, 2024 | |
| BUCKEYE VALUES PAC | $30,000 | Oct 31, 2024 | |
| KEYSTONE RENEWAL PAC | $30,000 | Oct 31, 2024 | 2024 |
Relationships
| Type | Connected To | Details | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Funder of | BUCKEYE VALUES PAC | ESAFUND donated $130,000 to BUCKEYE VALUES PAC (QPQ tracked total) | Editorial |