Politicians supported
16
distinct FEC recipients
pac · OH
THE J.M. SMUCKER COMPANY
Active on two fronts: $46K in campaign contributions and $790K in lobbying, no federal contracts on record.
- $836K
- Total influence
- $46K
- Contributions
- $790K
- Lobbying
The verdict
THE J.M. SMUCKER COMPANY ranks in the top 19% of 21,545 organizations with tracked federal activity, split between campaign contributions and lobbying, with no federal contracts on record.
- Top 19%
- of 21,545 tracked organizations
- $46K
- campaign contributions
- $790K
- lobbying expenditures
Lobbying years filed
2
LDA disclosure years
LDA issue areas
6
distinct policy categories
How THE J.M. SMUCKER COMPANY's federal influence breaks down
The three tracked channels for THE J.M. SMUCKER COMPANY, side by side. Its largest channel is lobbying expenditures at $790K.
Lobbying share of total influence 94.5%
Higher share = lobbying-heavy strategy vs. contributions or contracts
What THE J.M. SMUCKER COMPANY's influence footprint shows
THE J.M. SMUCKER COMPANY, headquartered in OH, pairs campaign giving with lobbying but holds no federal contracts: $46K in PAC contributions alongside $790K in disclosed lobbying expenditures.
On the campaign side, THE J.M. SMUCKER COMPANY's PAC contributions reached 16 federal politicians, led by John Duarte at $7K. Its lobbying profile spans 2 reporting years across 6 distinct LDA issue areas, with emphasis on Civil Rights/Civil Liberties, Agriculture, Tariff (miscellaneous tariff bills).
Politicians supported
| Politician | Party | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| John Duarte | R | $7K |
| Linda Sanchez | D | $3K |
| M Shontel Brown | D | $3K |
| Glenn Mr. Thompson | R | $3K |
| Emilia Sykes | D | $3K |
| Max Miller | R | $3K |
| Terri A. Sewell | D | $3K |
| Troy A. Sr. Carter | D | $3K |
| Mike Carey | R | $3K |
| Sherrod Brown | D | $3K |
| Mark Takano | D | $3K |
| David Rouzer | R | $3K |
| Brian Fitzpatrick | R | $2K |
| Danny K. Mr. Davis | D | $2K |
| Angela Dawn Craig | D | $1K |
| Jim Costa | D | $1K |
Lobbying by year
| Year | Amount |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $470K |
| 2023 | $320K |
Lobbying issues
Frequently asked questions
How much political influence does THE J.M. SMUCKER COMPANY have?
THE J.M. SMUCKER COMPANY has a combined political influence footprint of $836K, made up of $46K in campaign contributions and $790K in lobbying expenditures. This data comes from FEC filings, Senate LDA disclosures, and USAspending.gov records for 2023-2024.
Which politicians does THE J.M. SMUCKER COMPANY support?
THE J.M. SMUCKER COMPANY contributed $46K to political campaigns during the 2024 election cycle through its PAC. THE J.M. SMUCKER COMPANY supported 16 politicians, with the largest contribution going to John Duarte ($7K). All contribution data is sourced from Federal Election Commission filings.
What issues does THE J.M. SMUCKER COMPANY lobby on?
THE J.M. SMUCKER COMPANY spent $790K on federal lobbying. Key issue areas include Civil Rights/Civil Liberties, Agriculture, Tariff (miscellaneous tariff bills). Lobbying disclosures are filed under the Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) and are public record.
Where does the data about THE J.M. SMUCKER COMPANY come from?
PlainInfluence aggregates data from three federal sources: the Federal Election Commission (FEC) for campaign contributions, the Senate Office of Public Records for lobbying disclosures under the Lobbying Disclosure Act, and USAspending.gov for federal contract awards. Data covers the 2023-2024 reporting period.
What is "total influence" and how is it calculated?
Total influence is the sum of an organization's campaign contributions, lobbying spending, and federal contract values. It provides a single metric for comparing the overall political and economic footprint of organizations in the federal arena. Each component is independently sourced from official government filings.
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