Also gave $27K to joint fundraising committees. That isn't in the totals here, because those committees pass the money on to others.
This name appears on FEC filings from 21 states, so this page may combine different people who share it.
Total Contributed
$158K
Contributions
442
Recipients
85
Active Period
1999–2026
Party Lean
Top States
Summary
WHALEN, MICHAEL is an individual political donor based in MA. They have contributed $158K across 442 contributions to 85 recipients. Their average contribution is $357.131. Top recipients include REPUBLICAN PARTY OF IOWA, INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS LOCAL 98 COMMITTEE ON POLITICAL EDUCATION, ROCKET LAB USA, INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (ROCKET LAB PAC). Their political giving spans from the 2000 to the 2026 election cycle, with peak giving of $30K in 2024.
Contribution amounts per election cycle, colored by recipient party
Committees and candidates receiving contributions, all cycles
Source: FEC bulk data