Politicians supported
35
distinct FEC recipients
pac · VA
THE FERTILIZER INSTITUTE
Active on two fronts: $81K in campaign contributions and $3.4M in lobbying, no federal contracts on record.
- $3.5M
- Total influence
- $81K
- Contributions
- $3.4M
- Lobbying
The verdict
THE FERTILIZER INSTITUTE ranks in the top 13% of 21,545 organizations with tracked federal activity, split between campaign contributions and lobbying, with no federal contracts on record.
- Top 13%
- of 21,545 tracked organizations
- $81K
- campaign contributions
- $3.4M
- lobbying expenditures
Lobbying years filed
2
LDA disclosure years
LDA issue areas
6
distinct policy categories
How THE FERTILIZER INSTITUTE's federal influence breaks down
The three tracked channels for THE FERTILIZER INSTITUTE, side by side. Its largest channel is lobbying expenditures at $3.4M.
Lobbying share of total influence 97.7%
Higher share = lobbying-heavy strategy vs. contributions or contracts
What THE FERTILIZER INSTITUTE's influence footprint shows
THE FERTILIZER INSTITUTE, headquartered in VA, pairs campaign giving with lobbying but holds no federal contracts: $81K in PAC contributions alongside $3.4M in disclosed lobbying expenditures.
On the campaign side, THE FERTILIZER INSTITUTE's PAC contributions reached 35 federal politicians, led by Glenn Mr. Thompson at $5K. Its lobbying profile spans 2 reporting years across 6 distinct LDA issue areas, with emphasis on Transportation, Homeland Security, Environment/Superfund.
Politicians supported
| Politician | Party | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Glenn Mr. Thompson | R | $5K |
| Kat Cammack | R | $5K |
| Angela Dawn Craig | D | $5K |
| David Albert Scott | D | $5K |
| Brad Finstad | R | $5K |
| Nick Langworthy | R | $5K |
| Eric Sorensen | D | $5K |
| Elissa Slotkin | D | $4K |
| Sherrod Brown | D | $4K |
| Bennie G. Thompson | D | $4K |
| Dan Newhouse | R | $4K |
| Sanford Bishop | D | $4K |
| Jim Costa | D | $4K |
| Debbie Stabenow | D | $3K |
| Don Davis | D | $3K |
| Jimmy Panetta | D | $2K |
| Eric Alan Rick Crawford | R | $2K |
| John Curtis | R | $2K |
| Ronny Lynn Jackson | R | $2K |
| James E. Hon. Banks | R | $1K |
| Steve I Mr. Cohen | D | $1K |
| David Valadao | R | $1K |
| R. Jon Tester | D | $1K |
| Rick Larsen | D | $1K |
| Bruce Westerman | R | $1K |
| Laurel Lee | R | $1K |
| Vince Fong | R | $1K |
| Frank D. Lucas | R | $1K |
| James Austin Scott | R | $1K |
| Ron Estes | R | $500 |
| Brian Fitzpatrick | R | $500 |
| John Duarte | R | $500 |
| Marcus J. Molinaro | R | $500 |
| John W. Rose | R | $500 |
| Wendy Davis | R | $500 |
Lobbying by year
| Year | Amount |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.6M |
| 2023 | $1.7M |
Lobbying issues
Frequently asked questions
How much political influence does THE FERTILIZER INSTITUTE have?
THE FERTILIZER INSTITUTE has a combined political influence footprint of $3.5M, made up of $81K in campaign contributions and $3.4M in lobbying expenditures. This data comes from FEC filings, Senate LDA disclosures, and USAspending.gov records for 2023-2024.
Which politicians does THE FERTILIZER INSTITUTE support?
THE FERTILIZER INSTITUTE contributed $81K to political campaigns during the 2024 election cycle through its PAC. THE FERTILIZER INSTITUTE supported 35 politicians, with the largest contribution going to Glenn Mr. Thompson ($5K). All contribution data is sourced from Federal Election Commission filings.
What issues does THE FERTILIZER INSTITUTE lobby on?
THE FERTILIZER INSTITUTE spent $3.4M on federal lobbying. Key issue areas include Transportation, Homeland Security, Environment/Superfund. Lobbying disclosures are filed under the Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) and are public record.
Where does the data about THE FERTILIZER INSTITUTE 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.