Democrat · CA · District 21 · House

Jim Costa

Raised $1.1M in PAC and organizational contributions from 50 committees during the 2024 federal election cycle, led by COOPERATIVE OF AMERICAN PHYSICIANS ($60K) — from Federal Election Commission filings.

$1.1M
Total received
House
Incumbent
50
Contributing PACs

Who funds Jim Costa

Top organizational PAC contributors during the 2024 cycle, from FEC filings.

Top PAC contributors to Jim Costa · FEC (2024 cycle)

COOPERATIVE OF AMERICAN PHYSICIANS$60KAMERICAN ISRAEL PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE$32KNATIONAL PROPANE GAS ASSOCIATION$10KNATIONAL COUNCIL OF FARMER COOPERATIVES$10KEDISON INTERNATIONAL$10KPHILLIPS 66$10KNATIONAL CHICKEN COUNCIL$10KHALLIBURTON COMPANY$10K
Top PAC contributors to Jim Costa · FEC (2024 cycle)

Campaign Finance Summary

Jim Costa (D-CA) has received $1.1M in PAC and organizational contributions during the 2024 federal election cycle. The largest single contribution came from COOPERATIVE OF AMERICAN PHYSICIANS, totaling $60K. The top 10 contributing organizations account for a significant portion of total receipts, reflecting concentrated donor support from key interest groups. As an incumbent, established donor networks and name recognition typically provide a fundraising advantage.

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 Jim Costa's FEC Filings Reveal

Jim Costa is a Democrat incumbent for House representing CA, District 21, tracked in Federal Election Commission filings under committee ID H4CA20082. During the 2024 federal election cycle, 50 PACs and organizational committees contributed a combined $1.1M to Jim Costa'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 COOPERATIVE OF AMERICAN PHYSICIANS at $60K, and the top 10 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 Jim Costa's candidacy.

As an incumbent, Jim Costa's established donor relationships typically carry over between cycles — PAC receipt patterns often mirror committee assignments, voting records, and constituent priorities on federal legislation. 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
COOPERATIVE OF AMERICAN PHYSICIANS $60K
AMERICAN ISRAEL PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE $32K
NATIONAL PROPANE GAS ASSOCIATION $10K
NATIONAL COUNCIL OF FARMER COOPERATIVES $10K
EDISON INTERNATIONAL $10K
PHILLIPS 66 $10K
NATIONAL CHICKEN COUNCIL $10K
HALLIBURTON COMPANY $10K
NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) $10K
NATIONAL BEER WHOLESALERS ASSOCIATION $10K
DAIRY FARMERS OF AMERICA, INC. $10K
CHEVRON CORPORATION $10K
INTERNATIONAL PAPER $10K
INTERNATIONAL FRANCHISE ASSOCIATION $10K
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES, AFL-CIO $10K
DEERE & COMPANY $10K
AMERICAN CRYSTAL SUGAR COMPAY $10K
AMERICAN MEAT INSTITUTE $10K
WINE INSTITUTE $10K
ACROSS THE AISLE $10K
BLUE DIAMOND GROWERS $10K
NATIONAL AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSOCIATION $10K
INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL 965 PEF $10K
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS $10K
NATIONAL PORK PRODUCERS COUNCIL $10K
UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA $10K
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SHEET METAL, AIR, RAIL AND TRANSPORTATION WORKERS $10K
NATIONAL CATTLEMEN'S BEEF ASSOCIATION $10K
CALIFORNIA CITRUS MUTUAL $10K
NATIONAL TURKEY FEDERATION $10K
CHENIERE ENERGY INC. $10K
PG&E CORPORATION $10K
AMERICAN PISTACHIO GROWERS PISTACHIO $10K
INTERNATIONAL DAIRY FOODS ASSOCIATION $9K
HILMAR CHEESE COMPANY, INC. $8K
AMERICAN HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION $8K
MARATHON PETROLEUM CORPORATION $8K
AMERICAN BANKERS ASSOCIATION (ABA) $8K
NATIONAL STONE, SAND AND GRAVEL ASSOCIATION $8K
ASSOCIATION OF EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS $8K
WESTERN GROWERS $8K
SYNGENTA CORPORATION EMPLOYEE $8K
AMERICAN COUNCIL OF ENGINEERING COMPANIES $8K
SEMPRA $8K
BASF CORPORATION $7K
AT&T INC. $7K
CALIFORNIA ALMOND INDUSTRY PAC FEDERAL, SPONSORED BY THE ALMOND ALLIANCE OF CALIFORNIA $7K
CALIFORNIA FRESH FRUIT ASSOCIATION $7K
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HOME BUILDERS $7K
CALIFORNIA DAIRIES, INC. $6K

Frequently Asked Questions

Who funds Jim Costa's campaign?

Jim Costa receives campaign contributions from PACs and organizational committees. The top contributing organization is COOPERATIVE OF AMERICAN PHYSICIANS, which contributed $60K. In total, Jim Costa received $1.1M during the 2024 election cycle from 50 contributing organizations tracked in FEC filings.

How much has Jim Costa received in total contributions?

Jim Costa (Democrat, CA) received $1.1M in PAC and organizational contributions during the 2024 federal election cycle. As an incumbent, Jim Costa may benefit from established donor relationships. All data comes from Federal Election Commission filings.

What office is Jim Costa running for?

Jim Costa is a Democrat candidate for House in CA, District 21. Jim Costa is the incumbent.

What types of organizations contribute to Jim Costa?

Jim Costa receives contributions from a range of organizational PACs including corporate, trade association, labor, and ideological committees. These organizations register with the FEC and their contributions are publicly disclosed. Individual donations are tracked separately and not included in these organizational totals.

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 Jim Costa's fundraising compare to others?

Jim Costa received $1.1M in PAC contributions during the 2024 cycle. To see how this compares to other House candidates in CA, visit the Rankings page for side-by-side comparisons of all tracked politicians by total contributions received.

Campaign Finance Context

Jim Costa's $1.1M in PAC contributions reflects the financial support network behind this house incumbent. PAC contributions represent organizational support — from corporations, trade associations, and ideological groups — and are distinct from individual donations. Understanding who funds a campaign provides transparency into potential policy alignment and constituent priorities.

Data: Federal Election Commission, 2024 cycle. Contributions shown are from PACs and organizational committees. Verify filings at fec.gov/data.

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