Also gave $36K 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
$177K
Contributions
398
Recipients
87
Active Period
1999–2026
Party Lean
Top States
Summary
PATEL, DINESH is an individual political donor based in UT. They have contributed $177K across 398 contributions to 87 recipients. Their average contribution is $445.854. Top recipients include FRIENDS OF MIKE LEE INC, ASIAN AMERICAN HOTEL OWNERS ASSOCIATION PAC (AAHOA PAC), USINPAC. Their political giving spans from the 2000 to the 2026 election cycle, with peak giving of $31K in 2024.
Contribution amounts per election cycle, colored by recipient party
Committees and candidates receiving contributions, all cycles
Source: FEC bulk data