“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 Democratic Executive Committee
Texas Committee
$6,048Cash on Hand
$121,106Total Contributions
$131,182Total Expenditures
Financial Activity
Top Contributors
Total Contributions | Name |
|---|---|
| $17,505.29 | Linda Moore |
| $16,449.95 | Aggregated Unitemized Contributions |
| $5,579.17 | Michele Lightfield |
| $4,780.26 | Christopher Powell |
| $3,973.00 | Michele Lightfield |
| $3,187.25 | Charlotte Riser Harris |
| $3,023.62 | Gordon Lopez |
| $2,500.00 | Lorena McGill |
| $2,500.00 | Lorena Perez-McGill |
| $1,878.65 | Ginger Blair |
Top Payees
Total Expenditures | Payee |
|---|---|
| $29,519.56 | Cass Properties |
| $19,239.51 | Ambryn Kroll |
| $18,321.88 | Ambryn Kroll |
| $15,571.31 | Five Star Interests LLP |
| $10,753.79 | Department of US Treasury IRS |
| $4,602.36 | Papa Amadeos |
| $3,997.50 | NGP VAN Inc |
| $2,169.34 | Intuit Payment Solutions Quickbooks |
| $1,800.00 | Texas Vintage Alvis Hospitality |
| $1,673.60 | Penelope Steffen |
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