Democrat · NY · District 03 · House
Robert Zimmerman
Raised $-8,500 in PAC and organizational contributions from 3 committees during the 2024 federal election cycle, led by The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company ($-1,000), from Federal Election Commission filings through August 2026.
- $-8,500
- Total received
- House
- Challenger / open
- 3
- Contributing PACs
The verdict
Robert Zimmerman raised $-8,500 from 3 PAC and organizational committees in the 2024 cycle.
- $-8,500
- total PAC & org receipts
- 3
- contributing committees
- $-1,000
- from The Scotts Miracle-G…
Campaign Finance Summary
Robert Zimmerman (D-NY) has received $-8,500 in PAC and organizational contributions during the 2024 federal election cycle. The largest single contribution came from The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company, totaling $-1,000. As a non-incumbent candidate, building a donor base is a critical component of campaign viability.
These contributions come from PACs and organizational committees registered with the Federal Election Commission. Individual contributions are reported separately and are not included in these totals. Understanding who funds a candidate provides transparency into the interests that may influence policy priorities.
What Robert Zimmerman's FEC Filings Reveal
Robert Zimmerman is a Democrat candidate for House representing NY, District 03, tracked in Federal Election Commission filings under committee ID H2NY03188. During the 2024 federal election cycle, 3 PACs and organizational committees contributed a combined $-8,500 to Robert Zimmerman's campaign, a figure that reflects only organizational PAC receipts, individual donor contributions are reported separately and are not included in this total.
The single largest organizational contribution came from The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company at $-1,000, and the top 3 contributing PACs collectively represent the core institutional support base for this house campaign. Because federal candidates must identify every PAC donor above minimum thresholds in quarterly or semi-annual reports, the donor composition shown here gives a reliable map of which industries, trade groups, and ideological committees have aligned with Robert Zimmerman's candidacy.
As a non-incumbent, Robert Zimmerman's PAC receipt profile reflects coalition-building in progress, donor concentration and timing are leading indicators of campaign viability. Reading these contributions alongside lobbying disclosures and committee assignments provides the clearest picture of the interests that may shape this candidate's policy priorities through the 2024 cycle and beyond.
Top Donors
| Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
| The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company | $-1,000 |
| Hdr, INC. | $-2,500 |
| International Union of Operating Engineers Local 965 Pef | $-5,000 |
Where Robert Zimmerman's donor orgs also show up
2 of 3 contributing organizations (0% of PAC dollars, $-3,500) also disclose federal lobbying, and 1 (0%, $-2,500) also hold USAspending contract awards; the largest donor HQ concentration is OH ($-1,000 across 1 committees).
Donor headquarters mix
| HQ state | Committees | PAC dollars |
|---|---|---|
| OH | 1 | $-1,000 |
| NE | 1 | $-2,500 |
| DC | 1 | $-5,000 |
Largest lobbyist-donors
Largest contractor-donors
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Robert Zimmerman's campaign?
Robert Zimmerman receives campaign contributions from PACs and organizational committees. The top contributing organization is The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company, which contributed $-1,000. In total, Robert Zimmerman received $-8,500 during the 2024 election cycle from 3 contributing organizations tracked in FEC filings.
How much has Robert Zimmerman received in total contributions?
Robert Zimmerman (Democrat, NY) received $-8,500 in PAC and organizational contributions during the 2024 federal election cycle. All data comes from Federal Election Commission filings.
What office is Robert Zimmerman running for?
Robert Zimmerman is a Democrat candidate for House in NY, District 03. Robert Zimmerman is a challenger or running for an open seat.
Do Robert Zimmerman's donors also lobby or hold federal contracts?
2 of 3 contributing organizations (0% of PAC dollars, $-3,500) also disclose federal lobbying, and 1 (0%, $-2,500) also hold USAspending contract awards; the largest donor HQ concentration is OH ($-1,000 across 1 committees). PlainInfluence joins FEC contribution filings to Senate LDA lobbying totals and USAspending contract awards for the same organizations, the join is descriptive, not causal.
Where does FEC campaign finance data come from?
All campaign finance data shown here is sourced from the Federal Election Commission (FEC), which requires candidates, PACs, and party committees to file periodic reports disclosing receipts and disbursements. FEC data is public record and covers the 2024 federal election cycle. PlainInfluence aggregates and presents this data for transparency.
How does Robert Zimmerman's fundraising compare to others?
Robert Zimmerman received $-8,500 in PAC contributions during the 2024 cycle. To see how this compares to other House candidates in NY, visit the Rankings page for side-by-side comparisons of all tracked politicians by total contributions received.
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Campaign Finance Context
Robert Zimmerman's $-8,500 in PAC contributions from 3 committees is a house candidate money set for the 2024 cycle. 2 of 3 contributing organizations (0% of PAC dollars, $-3,500) also disclose federal lobbying, and 1 (0%, $-2,500) also hold USAspending contract awards; the largest donor HQ concentration is OH ($-1,000 across 1 committees). Organizational PAC dollars are distinct from individual donations and from the $0 in independent expenditures tracked for or against this candidate.
Data: Federal Election Commission, 2024 cycle. Contributions shown are from PACs and organizational committees. Verify filings at fec.gov/data.
According to FEC Form 3 / 3X filings through August 2026, Robert Zimmerman took in $-8,500 from 3 organizational committees, with lobbyist and contractor overlap in the donor set. Methodology and vintage notes are on our methodology page.
What to do with this
- The top contributing organization, The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company, gave $-1,000. See its full lobbying and PAC footprint. View organization profile
- See the full campaign-finance and lobbying picture for NY. NY money
PAC and organizational totals reflect committee-level FEC filings; the FEC does not disclose individual donor names within these committees, so they are not shown here.
Every figure on PlainInfluence is rendered directly from official FEC, Senate LDA and USAspending records, no number is typed in by an editor. Receipt, disbursement, and outside-spending totals are aggregated directly from FEC 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.