Also gave $234K 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
$802K
Contributions
25
Recipients
17
Active Period
1999–2026
Party Lean
Top States
Summary
SCHEEL, STEVE D. is an individual political donor based in MN. They have contributed $802K across 25 contributions to 17 recipients. Their average contribution is $32K. Top recipients include AMERICANS FOR PROSPERITY ACTION, INC. (AFP ACTION) DBA CVA ACTION AND DBA LIBRE ACTION, UNITING FOR OPPORTUNITY, MINNESOTA FORWARD. Their political giving spans from the 2000 to the 2026 election cycle, with peak giving of $512K in 2024.
Contribution amounts per election cycle, colored by recipient party
Committees and candidates receiving contributions, all cycles
Source: FEC bulk data