Also gave $7K 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
$89K
Contributions
406
Recipients
70
Active Period
1999–2026
Party Lean
Top States
Summary
NERKEN, RUTH is an individual political donor based in NY. They have contributed $89K across 406 contributions to 70 recipients. Their average contribution is $219.079. Top recipients include PAF, HARRIS FOR PRESIDENT, FINKENAUER FOR CONGRESS. Their political giving spans from the 2000 to the 2026 election cycle, with peak giving of $33K in 2020.
Contribution amounts per election cycle, colored by recipient party
Committees and candidates receiving contributions, all cycles
Source: FEC bulk data