“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
$47,364Total Contributions
$45,055Total Expenditures
Financial Activity
Top Contributors
Total Contributions | Name |
|---|---|
| $5,000.00 | Michael B Stoecker |
| $5,000.00 | Robert Smith |
| $3,650.00 | Mark J Keough |
| $3,000.00 | Simon O Sequeira |
| $2,825.00 | Eric Yollick |
| $2,700.00 | Yollick Law Firm PC |
| $2,500.00 | Steven Toth |
| $2,150.00 | Kristin Bays |
| $1,709.00 | Aggregated Unitemized Contributions |
| $1,500.00 | Quadvest LP |
Top Payees
Total Expenditures | Payee |
|---|---|
| $36,284.22 | G3 Direct Consulting Services Inc |
| $3,000.00 | Needham Road Baptist Church |
| $1,881.18 | Quik Pics Portrait Studio |
| $983.94 | Constant Contact Inc |
| $941.78 | Quik Pics Portrait Studio |
| $850.00 | Torch of Freedom Foundation |
| $696.16 | Bluehost |
| $189.00 | Marriott Hotels |
| $141.61 | US Postal Service |
| $58.40 | Checks for Less |
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