Democrat · LA · District 01 · House
Mel Inari Manuel
Raised $500 in PAC and organizational contributions from 1 committees during the 2024 federal election cycle, led by THE CENTER FOR FREETHOUGHT EQUALITY ($500) — from Federal Election Commission filings.
- $500
- Total received
- House
- Challenger / open
- 1
- Contributing PACs
Campaign Finance Summary
Mel Inari Manuel (D-LA) has received $500 in PAC and organizational contributions during the 2024 federal election cycle. The largest single contribution came from THE CENTER FOR FREETHOUGHT EQUALITY, totaling $500. 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 Mel Inari Manuel's FEC Filings Reveal
Mel Inari Manuel is a Democrat candidate for House representing LA, District 01, tracked in Federal Election Commission filings under committee ID H4LA01154. During the 2024 federal election cycle, 1 PACs and organizational committees contributed a combined $500 to Mel Inari Manuel'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 CENTER FOR FREETHOUGHT EQUALITY at $500, and the top 1 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 Mel Inari Manuel's candidacy.
As a non-incumbent, Mel Inari Manuel'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 CENTER FOR FREETHOUGHT EQUALITY | $500 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Mel Inari Manuel's campaign?
Mel Inari Manuel receives campaign contributions from PACs and organizational committees. The top contributing organization is THE CENTER FOR FREETHOUGHT EQUALITY, which contributed $500. In total, Mel Inari Manuel received $500 during the 2024 election cycle from 1 contributing organizations tracked in FEC filings.
How much has Mel Inari Manuel received in total contributions?
Mel Inari Manuel (Democrat, LA) received $500 in PAC and organizational contributions during the 2024 federal election cycle. All data comes from Federal Election Commission filings.
What office is Mel Inari Manuel running for?
Mel Inari Manuel is a Democrat candidate for House in LA, District 01. Mel Inari Manuel is a challenger or running for an open seat.
What types of organizations contribute to Mel Inari Manuel?
Mel Inari Manuel 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 Mel Inari Manuel's fundraising compare to others?
Mel Inari Manuel received $500 in PAC contributions during the 2024 cycle. To see how this compares to other House candidates in LA, visit the Rankings page for side-by-side comparisons of all tracked politicians by total contributions received.
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Campaign Finance Context
Mel Inari Manuel's $500 in PAC contributions reflects the financial support network behind this house candidate. 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.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.