Politicians supported
41
distinct FEC recipients
pac · MN
SCHWAN'S COMPANY
Active on two fronts: $126K in campaign contributions and $310K in lobbying, no federal contracts on record.
- $436K
- Total influence
- $126K
- Contributions
- $310K
- Lobbying
The verdict
SCHWAN'S COMPANY ranks in the top 25% of 21,545 organizations with tracked federal activity, split between campaign contributions and lobbying, with no federal contracts on record.
- Top 25%
- of 21,545 tracked organizations
- $126K
- campaign contributions
- $310K
- lobbying expenditures
Lobbying years filed
2
LDA disclosure years
LDA issue areas
4
distinct policy categories
How SCHWAN'S COMPANY's federal influence breaks down
The three tracked channels for SCHWAN'S COMPANY, side by side. Its largest channel is lobbying expenditures at $310K.
Lobbying share of total influence 71.2%
Higher share = lobbying-heavy strategy vs. contributions or contracts
What SCHWAN'S COMPANY's influence footprint shows
SCHWAN'S COMPANY, headquartered in MN, pairs campaign giving with lobbying but holds no federal contracts: $126K in PAC contributions alongside $310K in disclosed lobbying expenditures.
On the campaign side, SCHWAN'S COMPANY's PAC contributions reached 41 federal politicians, led by Michelle Fischbach at $10K. Its lobbying profile spans 2 reporting years across 4 distinct LDA issue areas, with emphasis on Agriculture, Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.), Budget/Appropriations.
Politicians supported
| Politician | Party | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michelle Fischbach | R | $10K |
| Tracey Robert Mann | R | $8K |
| Dusty Johnson | R | $6K |
| Sanford Bishop | D | $6K |
| Donald J Bacon | R | $6K |
| Young Kim | R | $5K |
| Brad Finstad | R | $5K |
| Larry Hogan | R | $5K |
| Randall Feenstra | R | $5K |
| Michelle Steel | R | $4K |
| Glenn Mr. Thompson | R | $4K |
| Jim Costa | D | $4K |
| Henry R. Cuellar | D | $4K |
| Thomas H. Massie | R | $3K |
| Robert P. Jr. Casey | D | $3K |
| Tammy Baldwin | D | $3K |
| Sylvia R Garcia | D | $3K |
| David Valadao | R | $3K |
| Angela Dawn Craig | D | $3K |
| Andrew P Harris | R | $3K |
| Steny Hoyer | D | $3K |
| Tom Cole | R | $3K |
| Richard E Neal | D | $3K |
| Michael Garcia | R | $3K |
| Amerish Bera | D | $3K |
| Debra S. Fischer | R | $3K |
| David Albert Scott | D | $2K |
| Kevin Mccarthy | R | $2K |
| Linda Sanchez | D | $2K |
| George J Jr Kelly | R | $2K |
| Frank Jr Pallone | D | $2K |
| Virginia Ann Foxx | R | $1K |
| Peter Allen Stauber | R | $1K |
| Brian Babin | R | $1K |
| Robert B. Rep. Aderholt | R | $1K |
| Bennie G. Thompson | D | $1K |
| James Conley Ii Justice | R | $1K |
| Ron Estes | R | $1K |
| Raul Dr. Ruiz | D | $1K |
| James D. Jordan | R | $1K |
| Lou Correa | D | $1K |
Lobbying by year
| Year | Amount |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $160K |
| 2023 | $150K |
Lobbying issues
Frequently asked questions
How much political influence does SCHWAN'S COMPANY have?
SCHWAN'S COMPANY has a combined political influence footprint of $436K, made up of $126K in campaign contributions and $310K in lobbying expenditures. This data comes from FEC filings, Senate LDA disclosures, and USAspending.gov records for 2023-2024.
Which politicians does SCHWAN'S COMPANY support?
SCHWAN'S COMPANY contributed $126K to political campaigns during the 2024 election cycle through its PAC. SCHWAN'S COMPANY supported 41 politicians, with the largest contribution going to Michelle Fischbach ($10K). All contribution data is sourced from Federal Election Commission filings.
What issues does SCHWAN'S COMPANY lobby on?
SCHWAN'S COMPANY spent $310K on federal lobbying. Key issue areas include Agriculture, Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.), Budget/Appropriations. Lobbying disclosures are filed under the Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) and are public record.
Where does the data about SCHWAN'S 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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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.