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Campaign Contributions Definition
What federal election contributions look like and who can give them.
In brief
What federal election contributions look like and who can give them. Campaign contributions include money, loans, or services given to influence federal elections and are regulated by the FEC. Originally reported by USAFacts.
Campaign contributions definition
Campaign contributions include money, loans, or services given to influence federal elections and are regulated by the FEC.
Who can give contributions
Campaigns may not take money from corporations, labor organizations, national banks, federal contractors, or foreign nationals.
Contribution limits
In the 2025 to 2026 election cycle, an individual may give $3,500 per election to a candidate’s committee, $5,000 per year to a PAC, and $44,300 per year to a national party committee.
Reporting requirements
Committees must list the name, address, occupation, and employer of anyone who gives more than $200 during an election cycle, and the FEC posts these reports within 48 hours.
Tax deductibility
Campaign contributions are not tax deductible as they do not qualify for charitable deductions under IRS Publication 526.
Unused funds
Campaigns may use leftover funds for authorized campaign expenses, holding office costs, charity, or party committees under state law.
At a glance
Campaign contributions include money, loans, or services given to influence federal elections and are regulated by the FEC.
