Campaign Finance
2020 Cycle
Karen Bass
Receipts, cash on hand, outside support, and spending for the selected election cycle.
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At a Glance
Total Receipts
$2,233,947.37
Money raised during the selected cycle.
Total Disbursements
$1,220,422.50
Money spent during the selected cycle.
Cash on Hand
$1,325,864.24
Cash on hand at the close of the reporting period.
Debt Owed
$0.00
Outstanding campaign debt.
Funding Mix
| Source | Note | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals | Itemized and unitemized individual contributions | $779,522.38 |
| PACs / other committees | Committee-origin contributions | $836,471.99 |
| Party committees | Party committee support | $0.00 |
| Candidate self-funding | Candidate contributions | $0.00 |
| Transfers from authorized committees | Transfers from other authorized committees | $617,953.00 |
| Loans | Candidate and other loans | $0.00 |
Candidate Filings
| Candidate | FEC ID | Status | Office | Receipts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BASS, KAREN DEM | H0CA33117 | C | H CA 37 | $2,233,947.37 |
Campaign Committees
| Committee | ID | Type | Connected Org | Treasurer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KAREN BASS FOR CONGRESS WASHINGTON, DC | C00476523 | H P | BASS CIVIC ACTION FUND | ZAMORE, JUDITH |
Top PAC and Committee Supporters
| Supporter | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC SEPARATE SEGREGATED FUND (AMAZON PAC) C00360354 | 2 transactions | Q B | $10,000.00 |
| AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE COUNTY & MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES P E O P L E C00011114 | 4 transactions | Q B | $10,000.00 |
| AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS, AFL-CIO COMMITTEE ON POLITICAL EDUCATION C00028860 | 2 transactions | Q U | $10,000.00 |
| AT&T INC./WARNERMEDIA LLC FEDERAL POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (AT&T/WARNERMEDIA FEDERAL PAC) C00109017 | 8 transactions | Q B | $10,000.00 |
| BLUE SHIELD OF CALIFORNIA POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE C00340364 | 4 transactions | Q B | $10,000.00 |
| CARPENTERS LEGISLATIVE IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS C00001016 | 2 transactions | Q B | $10,000.00 |
| CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE C00426775 | 4 transactions | Q B | $10,000.00 |
| COMCAST CORPORATION & NBCUNIVERSAL POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE - FEDERAL C00248716 | 7 transactions | Q B | $10,000.00 |
| CULAC THE PAC OF CREDIT UNION NATIONAL ASSOCIATION C00007880 | 5 transactions | Q B | $10,000.00 |
| EDISON INTERNATIONAL PAC C00019653 | 6 transactions | Q B | $10,000.00 |
| HDR, INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE C00103903 | 2 transactions | Q B | $10,000.00 |
| KIDSPAC C00147975 | 2 transactions | Q U | $10,000.00 |
| NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE C00030718 | 3 transactions | Q B | $10,000.00 |
| PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE I C00107235 | 5 transactions | Q B | $10,000.00 |
| THE DOCTORS COMPANY FEDERAL PAC (DOCPAC) C00300376 | 2 transactions | Q U | $10,000.00 |
Itemized Receipts by State
| State | Transactions | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 353 | $304,696.00 |
| NY | 52 | $87,971.00 |
| VA | 42 | $72,200.00 |
| DC | 75 | $40,047.00 |
| TX | 18 | $38,970.00 |
| MA | 23 | $36,650.00 |
| FL | 15 | $31,075.00 |
| IL | 22 | $26,500.00 |
| WA | 28 | $23,012.00 |
| MD | 22 | $13,268.00 |
| GA | 12 | $12,596.00 |
| VT | 2 | $11,200.00 |
| NJ | 5 | $7,600.00 |
| CT | 4 | $6,850.00 |
| CO | 4 | $6,750.00 |
Spending by Purpose
| Purpose | Transactions | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CREDIT CARD PAYMENT - BELOW IF ITEMIZED | 33 | $306,820.76 |
| FUNDRAISING CONSULTING SERVICES | 52 | $276,700.00 |
| LEGAL SERVICES | 5 | $111,996.66 |
| COMPLIANCE SERVICES | 24 | $36,597.39 |
| LIST RENTAL | 7 | $35,912.46 |
| COMMUNICATIONS CONSULTING | 4 | $30,000.00 |
| MERCHANT FEES | 159 | $26,164.25 |
| FUNDRAISING SERVICES | 2 | $21,612.00 |
| DIGITAL CONSULTING SERVICES | 5 | $20,812.50 |
| SOFTWARE | 8 | $20,706.00 |
| COMMUNICATIONS CONSULTING SERVICES | 4 | $15,923.53 |
| TELECOMMUNICATIONS | 2 | $9,303.00 |
| INTERNET ADVERTISEMENTS | 1 | $8,000.00 |
| CATERING | 5 | $7,966.48 |
| FUNDRAISING EXPENSES | 11 | $6,929.70 |
Top Vendors
| Vendor | Transactions | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CHASE CARD SERVICES CAROL STREAM, IL | 17 | $165,285.93 |
| CAPITAL STRATEGIES MARINA DEL REY, CA | 32 | $142,247.95 |
| CHASE CARD SERVICES PALATINE, IL | 14 | $141,312.13 |
| KIELOCH CONSULTING, INC. WASHINGTON, DC | 12 | $93,562.00 |
| AVILA CONSULTING, LLC ALHAMBRA, CA | 21 | $73,381.75 |
| KAUFMAN LEGAL GROUP LOS ANGELES, CA | 3 | $54,663.32 |
| BOIES SCHILLER FLEXNER, LLP BOCA RATON, FL | 1 | $50,000.00 |
| CAPITOL COMPLIANCE ASSOCIATES, INC. WASHINGTON, DC | 25 | $36,638.66 |
| ONWARD TOGETHER NEW YORK, NY | 7 | $35,912.46 |
| 10TH AVENUE CONSULTING SAN FRANCISCO, CA | 4 | $30,000.00 |
| NGP VAN, INC. WASHINGTON, DC | 8 | $20,706.00 |
| SEIDL, ZACH WASHINGTON, DC | 4 | $15,923.53 |
| GPS IMPACT DES MOINES, IA | 3 | $15,500.00 |
| REVOLUTION MESSAGING, LLC WASHINGTON, DC | 3 | $12,812.50 |
| ACTBLUE TECHNICAL SERVICES SOMERVILLE, MA | 106 | $9,372.39 |
Data on this page is shown for the selected election cycle.
Detail tables are built from official FEC records and appear when record coverage is strong enough for publication. Methodology.