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Federal Election Commission | United States of America
  • Tips for Treasurers

Contributions to Joint Fundraisers

September 26, 2016

Individuals and PACs are sometimes confused as to the total amount they may contribute to a joint fundraising committee, and how their contributions will be allocated among the participants. FEC rules require the joint fundraising solicitation to include certain information, including the names of all participants in the fundraiser, the amount or percentage of each contribution that will be allocated to each participant and a note that contributions may be designated for a particular participant. The maximum amount a contributor may give to a joint fundraiser is the total amount that individual or entity may contribute to all participants without exceeding any limits. See our brochure and our e-learning video for more information on joint fundraising rules.

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This information is not intended to replace the law or to change its meaning, nor does this information create or confer any rights for or on any person or bind the Federal Election Commission or the public.

The reader is encouraged also to consult the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971, as amended (52 U.S.C. 30101 et seq.), Commission regulations (Title 11 of the Code of Federal Regulations), Commission advisory opinions and applicable court decisions.