“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
$11,081Cash on Hand
$57,551Total Contributions
$49,154Total Expenditures
Financial Activity
Top Contributors
Total Contributions | Name |
|---|---|
| $8,500.00 | Steven Toth |
| $5,500.00 | Brandon Creighton |
| $4,000.00 | Robert Rieser |
| $1,600.00 | John Hafley |
| $1,500.00 | Justin Watkins |
| $1,500.00 | Robert Milner Campaign |
| $1,500.00 | Steven Toth |
| $1,125.00 | Shelley Sekula-Gibbs |
| $1,100.00 | James White |
| $1,000.00 | Amy Tucker |
Top Payees
Total Expenditures | Payee |
|---|---|
| $24,484.04 | G3 Direct Consulting Services Inc |
| $9,344.16 | Quik Pics Portrait Studio |
| $7,000.00 | Hallaron Advertising Agency |
| $2,661.39 | John Wertz |
| $1,190.75 | Quik Pics Portrait Studios |
| $1,142.64 | Constant Contact Inc |
| $750.00 | Jon Bouche |
| $692.04 | Bluehost |
| $515.00 | Montgomery County Podcast |
| $350.00 | Skygod Productions |
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