“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
$16,522Cash on Hand
$232,239Total Contributions
$208,868Total Expenditures
Financial Activity
Top Contributors
Total Contributions | Name |
|---|---|
| $8,500.00 | Steven Toth |
| $7,750.00 | Eric Yollick |
| $7,500.00 | Michael B Stoecker |
| $6,000.00 | Patriot Academy |
| $6,000.00 | Steven Toth |
| $5,500.00 | Brandon Creighton |
| $5,125.00 | David Roberts |
| $5,102.92 | Aggregated Unitemized Contributions |
| $5,000.00 | Candace Kabets |
| $5,000.00 | Directional Project Support Inc |
Top Payees
Total Expenditures | Payee |
|---|---|
| $103,052.82 | G3 Direct Consulting Services Inc |
| $45,864.40 | Quik Pics Portrait Studio |
| $20,393.29 | Bayside Printing Co Inc |
| $7,000.00 | Hallaron Advertising Agency |
| $5,090.58 | Constant Contact Inc |
| $4,800.00 | Needham Road Baptist Church |
| $4,604.96 | Quik Pics Portrait Studios |
| $2,661.39 | John Wertz |
| $2,030.13 | Bluehost |
| $1,500.00 | Patriot Academy |