Also gave $1.3M 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
$3.0M
Contributions
154
Recipients
47
Active Period
2003–2026
Party Lean
Top States
Summary
SMITH, THOMAS W. is an individual political donor based in WI. They have contributed $3.0 million across 154 contributions to 47 recipients. Their average contribution is $20K. Top recipients include SENATE LEADERSHIP FUND, AMERICANS FOR PROSPERITY ACTION, INC. (AFP ACTION) DBA CVA ACTION AND DBA LIBRE ACTION, NEVER BACK DOWN INC.. Their political giving spans from the 2004 to the 2026 election cycle, with peak giving of $1.4 million in 2024.
Contribution amounts per election cycle, colored by recipient party
Committees and candidates receiving contributions, all cycles
Source: FEC bulk data