Also gave $263K 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 45 states, so this page may combine different people who share it.
Total Contributed
$540K
Contributions
3,747
Recipients
299
Active Period
1999–2026
Party Lean
Top States
Summary
SMITH, JOSEPH is an individual political donor based in NJ. They have contributed $540K across 3,747 contributions to 299 recipients. Their average contribution is $144.19. Top recipients include JOHN HANCOCK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (USA) FEDERAL POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE, INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS LOCAL 98 COMMITTEE ON POLITICAL EDUCATION, JAKE AUCHINCLOSS FOR CONGRESS. Their political giving spans from the 2000 to the 2026 election cycle, with peak giving of $114K in 2020.
Contribution amounts per election cycle, colored by recipient party
Committees and candidates receiving contributions, all cycles
Source: FEC bulk data