Also gave $1.8M 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 19 states, so this page may combine different people who share it.
Total Contributed
$1.9M
Contributions
254
Recipients
66
Active Period
2001–2026
Party Lean
Top States
Summary
PAULSON, JOHN is an individual political donor based in MI. They have contributed $1.9 million across 254 contributions to 66 recipients. Their average contribution is $7K. Top recipients include RESTORE OUR FUTURE, INC., SENATE LEADERSHIP FUND, AMERICA 21 PAC. Their political giving spans from the 2002 to the 2026 election cycle, with peak giving of $1.0 million in 2012.
Contribution amounts per election cycle, colored by recipient party
Committees and candidates receiving contributions, all cycles
Source: FEC bulk data