Also gave $2K 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
$117K
Contributions
74
Recipients
18
Active Period
1999–2026
Party Lean
Top States
Summary
CATES, STEVE is an individual political donor based in TN. They have contributed $117K across 74 contributions to 18 recipients. Their average contribution is $2K. Top recipients include BUILD POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HOME BUILDERS (BUILDPAC), CONSERVATIVES WITH CHARACTER, INC., BOB CORKER FOR SENATE. Their political giving spans from the 2000 to the 2026 election cycle, with peak giving of $25K in 2024.
Contribution amounts per election cycle, colored by recipient party
Committees and candidates receiving contributions, all cycles
Source: FEC bulk data