Also gave $37K 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
$133K
Contributions
442
Recipients
65
Active Period
1999–2026
Party Lean
Top States
Summary
GARDNER, GARY is an individual political donor based in IL. They have contributed $133K across 442 contributions to 65 recipients. Their average contribution is $300.059. Top recipients include DNC SERVICES CORP / DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL COMMITTEE, AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE, MANCHIN LEADERSHIP FUND. Their political giving spans from the 2000 to the 2026 election cycle, with peak giving of $35K in 2024.
Contribution amounts per election cycle, colored by recipient party
Committees and candidates receiving contributions, all cycles
Source: FEC bulk data