Politicians supported
0
distinct FEC recipients
corporation · TN
VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
Active on two fronts: $350K in lobbying and $29.2M in contract awards, no direct campaign giving.
- $29.5M
- Total influence
- $350K
- Lobbying
- $29.2M
- Contracts
The verdict
VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER ranks in the top 9% of 21,545 organizations with tracked federal activity, split between lobbying and federal contracts, with no direct campaign giving.
- Top 9%
- of 21,545 tracked organizations
- $350K
- lobbying expenditures
- $29.2M
- federal contracts
Lobbying years filed
2
LDA disclosure years
LDA issue areas
7
distinct policy categories
How VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER's federal influence breaks down
The three tracked channels for VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER, side by side. Its largest channel is federal contracts at $29.2M.
Lobbying share of total influence 1.2%
Higher share = lobbying-heavy strategy vs. contributions or contracts
What VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER's influence footprint shows
VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER, headquartered in TN, lobbies and holds federal contracts without giving directly to candidates: $350K in disclosed lobbying expenditures alongside $29.2M in contract awards, and no campaign contributions on record.
Its lobbying profile spans 2 reporting years across 7 distinct LDA issue areas, with emphasis on Pharmacy, Budget/Appropriations, Health Issues. On the contracting side, 1 agency relationship - led by ALL AGENCIES at $29.2M anchors its federal revenue flows.
Lobbying by year
| Year | Amount |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $190K |
| 2023 | $160K |
Lobbying issues
Federal contracts
| Agency | Value |
|---|---|
| ALL AGENCIES | $29.2M |
Frequently asked questions
How much political influence does VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER have?
VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER has a combined political influence footprint of $29.5M, made up of $350K in lobbying expenditures and $29.2M in federal contracts. This data comes from FEC filings, Senate LDA disclosures, and USAspending.gov records for 2023-2024.
What issues does VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER lobby on?
VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER spent $350K on federal lobbying. Key issue areas include Pharmacy, Budget/Appropriations, Health Issues. Lobbying disclosures are filed under the Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) and are public record.
What federal contracts does VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER hold?
VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER holds $29.2M in federal contracts. Contracts are awarded by agencies including ALL AGENCIES. All contract data is sourced from USAspending.gov, the official federal spending transparency portal.
Where does the data about VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER 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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Every figure on PlainInfluence is rendered directly from official FEC, Senate LDA and USAspending records, no number is typed in by an editor. Contribution, lobbying, and contract totals are aggregated directly from FEC, Senate LDA, and USAspending bulk data, no figure is hand-entered. Disclosed contributions, lobbying, and contracts are lawful, regulated activities, appearing on this page is not an allegation of wrongdoing. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, our disclaimer, or report a data error. Data current as of 2023-2024.