Also gave $223K 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
$1.3M
Contributions
496
Recipients
220
Active Period
2003–2026
Party Lean
Top States
Summary
STERLING, DAVID is an individual political donor based in NM. They have contributed $1.3 million across 496 contributions to 220 recipients. Their average contribution is $3K. Top recipients include UNITED DEMOCRACY PROJECT ('UDP'), AMERICAN ISRAEL PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE, SUOZZI FOR CONGRESS. Their political giving spans from the 2004 to the 2026 election cycle, with peak giving of $485K in 2026.
Contribution amounts per election cycle, colored by recipient party
Committees and candidates receiving contributions, all cycles
Source: FEC bulk data