Also gave $70K 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
$216K
Contributions
87
Recipients
50
Active Period
1999–2026
Party Lean
Top States
Summary
KATZ, MEL is an individual political donor based in CA. They have contributed $216K across 87 contributions to 50 recipients. Their average contribution is $2K. Top recipients include SUSIE LEE FOR CONGRESS, SARA JACOBS HOUSE VICTORY FUND, ALEX PADILLA FOR SENATE. Their political giving spans from the 2000 to the 2026 election cycle, with peak giving of $61K in 2022.
Contribution amounts per election cycle, colored by recipient party
Committees and candidates receiving contributions, all cycles
Source: FEC bulk data