“Dark money” is a term used to describe political spending by groups that are not required to disclose their donors. Most often it refers to groups designated by the IRS as 501(c) organizations — businesses, issue advocacy groups, unions, civic and trade organizations (including many nonprofits) which are not allowed to directly contribute to a candidate or campaign, but are allowed to spend money to educate or advocate about issues related to politics or to provide information about where candidates stand on certain issues. (Transparency USA is a 501(c)(3) organization because we provide information and education to the public concerning the money in politics.)
Montgomery County Tea Party PAC
Texas Committee
$18,298Cash on Hand
$28,626Total Contributions
$25,770Total Expenditures
Financial Activity
Top Contributors
Total Contributions | Name |
|---|---|
| $5,125.00 | David Roberts |
| $5,000.00 | Directional Project Support Inc |
| $5,000.00 | Patrick Noyes |
| $5,000.00 | Waterworks Utility Inc |
| $1,000.00 | Kevin Sapp |
| $1,000.00 | Laurie Sapp |
| $650.00 | John Wertz |
| $500.00 | George Moretti |
| $425.15 | Brian Crumby |
| $425.00 | James Byers |
Top Payees
Total Expenditures | Payee |
|---|---|
| $20,393.29 | Bayside Printing Co Inc |
| $2,915.20 | Quik Pics Portrait Studio |
| $1,500.00 | The Woodlands Villager |
| $625.00 | Montgomery County Tea Party PAC |
| $200.00 | Martha LeJeune |
| $50.00 | Prosperity Bank |
| $47.44 | Paypal Holdings Inc |
| $39.20 | VistaPrint |
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