Also gave $17K to joint fundraising committees. That isn't in the totals here, because those committees pass the money on to others.
Grouped by the exact name reported to the FEC, which has no ID for individual donors. Other people with this name may be included.
Total Contributed
$33K
Contributions
36
Recipients
19
Active Period
1999–2026
Party Lean
Top States
Summary
BATES, FREDERICK is an individual political donor based in IL. They have contributed $33K across 36 contributions to 19 recipients. Their average contribution is $904.167. Top recipients include JFW FUND, GREG FOR MONTANA, DEMOCRATIC PARTY OF WISCONSIN FEDERAL. Their political giving spans from the 2000 to the 2026 election cycle, with peak giving of $11K in 2026.
Contribution amounts per election cycle, colored by recipient party
Committees and candidates receiving contributions, all cycles
Source: FEC bulk data