Also gave $113K 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
$419K
Contributions
109
Recipients
69
Active Period
2003–2026
Party Lean
Top States
Summary
TESSLER, LENARD is an individual political donor based in NY. They have contributed $419K across 109 contributions to 69 recipients. Their average contribution is $4K. Top recipients include FORWARD NOT BACK, DSCC, JOSH GOTTHEIMER FOR CONGRESS. Their political giving spans from the 2004 to the 2026 election cycle, with peak giving of $109K in 2018.
Contribution amounts per election cycle, colored by recipient party
Committees and candidates receiving contributions, all cycles
Source: FEC bulk data