Jim Costa
FEC Campaign Finance
U.S. Representative
•
CA – District 21
Democratic
•
Service: 2005-present
Election Cycle
Overview – 2008
Total Raised
$1,026,589
Total Spent
$922,371
Cash on Hand
$309,232
Individual Contributions
$479,787
PAC + Party Money
$546,060
Self-Funding
$0
Coverage Through
December 31, 2008
Source of Funds
| Source | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Large Individual ($200+) | $461,560 | 45.0% |
| Small Individual (<$200) | $18,227 | 1.8% |
| PACs & Party | $546,060 | 53.2% |
| Self-Funding | $0 | 0.0% |
| Other | $743 | 0.1% |
Top PAC Contributors
| Rank | PAC | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | LAMPSON FOR CONGRESS | $2,000 |
| #2 | CARMOUCHE FOR CONGRESS INC | $2,000 |
| #3 | DAVID SCOTT FOR CONGRESS | $2,000 |
| #4 | BROWN FOR CONGRESS | $2,000 |
| #5 | SWETT FOR SENATE EXPLORATORY | $2,000 |
Top Individual Donors
| Rank | Donor | Location | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | H**** E. | PEBBLE BEACH, CA | $6,900 |
| #2 | R****** E. | FRESNO, CA | $4,600 |
| #3 | A****** G. | FRESNO, CA | $4,600 |
| #4 | M********* M. | FRESNO, CA | $4,600 |
| #5 | O********** E. | MOUNTAIN LAKES, NJ | $4,600 |
Top Spending Recipients (Vendors)
| Rank | Payee / Vendor | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Max Communications | $230,000 |
| #2 | Sebasto Communications Group | $128,780 |
| #3 | Fraioli & Associates | $113,426 |
| #4 | Visa Card Services | $52,573 |
| #5 | Costa, Ken | $43,121 |
Top Employer Contributors (via Employees)
| Rank | Employer | Total |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Self-Employed | $71,072 |
| #2 | The Mccaffrey Group | $18,400 |
| #3 | M. L. Street Properties | $16,100 |
| #4 | Self Employed | $13,500 |
| #5 | Forhan Company | $9,200 |
Where Donations Came From
| Rank | State | Total | Donors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | CA | $414,358 | 407 | 89.8% |
| #2 | DC | $16,252 | 29 | 3.5% |
| #3 | NJ | $9,200 | 4 | 2.0% |
| #4 | NY | $5,600 | 3 | 1.2% |
| #5 | MD | $4,550 | 6 | 1.0% |
| #6 | VA | $3,900 | 7 | 0.8% |
| #7 | FL | $2,300 | 1 | 0.5% |
| #8 | CO | $1,500 | 2 | 0.3% |
| #9 | OH | $1,000 | 1 | 0.2% |
| #10 | WA | $1,000 | 1 | 0.2% |
| #11 | LA | $500 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #12 | ID | $500 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #13 | UT | $400 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #14 | NV | $250 | 1 | 0.1% |
| #15 | TX | $250 | 1 | 0.1% |
All data sourced directly from FEC bulk files. Minor differences from other sites may occur due to filing amendments.
