Also gave $179K 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
$759K
Contributions
166
Recipients
53
Active Period
1999–2026
Party Lean
Top States
Summary
STEPHENSON, JAMES E is an individual political donor based in PA. They have contributed $759K across 166 contributions to 53 recipients. Their average contribution is $5K. Top recipients include PROGRESS FOR AMERICA VOTER FUND, SWIFT BOAT VETS AND POWS FOR TRUTH, ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT DISTRIBUTORS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE. Their political giving spans from the 2000 to the 2026 election cycle, with peak giving of $555K in 2004.
Contribution amounts per election cycle, colored by recipient party
Committees and candidates receiving contributions, all cycles
Source: FEC bulk data