Also gave $4K 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
$49K
Contributions
39
Recipients
13
Active Period
1999–2026
Party Lean
Top States
Giving Trend
↑ 77%
2025–2026 vs 2023–2024
Summary
PARKS, RUTH is an individual political donor based in IA. They have contributed $49K across 39 contributions to 13 recipients. Their average contribution is $1K. Top recipients include MILLER-MEEKS FOR CONGRESS, ASHLEY HINSON FOR CONGRESS, MILLER-MEEKS FOR CONGRESS. Their political giving spans from the 2000 to the 2026 election cycle, with peak giving of $12K in 2026.
Contribution amounts per election cycle, colored by recipient party
Committees and candidates receiving contributions, all cycles
Source: FEC bulk data