527s -- Elections
Created By: kitchenstudios
Last Modified: 12/05/05
Summary: Before the election season begins, do your research on the 'research' groups working the political issues we are talking about.Link: Top All-Time Political Donors
Summary: Here you'll find total contributions for the 100 biggest givers in American politics since 1989--information that exists nowhere else.
Link: Individual Donors
Summary: This data is based on records released by the Internal Revenue Service on Monday, October 24, 2005. Federal law prohibits the use of contributor information for the purpose of soliciting contributions or for any commercial purpose.
Link: Open Secrets
Summary: 527 groups are tax-exempt organizations that engage in political activities, often through unlimited soft money contributions. Most 527s on this list are advocacy groups trying to influence federal elections through voter mobilization efforts and so-called issue ads that tout or criticize a candidate's record. 527s must report their contributors and expenditures to the IRS, unless they already file identical information at the state or local level. The figures below are taken from 527 group filings with the IRS.
