Democrat · IL · District 11 · House
G. William (bill) Foster
Raised $1.3M in PAC and organizational contributions from 50 committees during the 2024 federal election cycle, led by AMERICAN BRIDGE RESEARCH FUND ($62K) — from Federal Election Commission filings.
- $1.3M
- Total received
- House
- Incumbent
- 50
- Contributing PACs
Who funds G. William (bill) Foster
Top organizational PAC contributors during the 2024 cycle, from FEC filings.
Top PAC contributors to G. William (bill) Foster · FEC (2024 cycle)
Campaign Finance Summary
G. William (bill) Foster (D-IL) has received $1.3M in PAC and organizational contributions during the 2024 federal election cycle. The largest single contribution came from AMERICAN BRIDGE RESEARCH FUND, totaling $62K. 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 G. William (bill) Foster's FEC Filings Reveal
G. William (bill) Foster is a Democrat incumbent for House representing IL, District 11, tracked in Federal Election Commission filings under committee ID H8IL14067. During the 2024 federal election cycle, 50 PACs and organizational committees contributed a combined $1.3M to G. William (bill) Foster'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 AMERICAN BRIDGE RESEARCH FUND at $62K, 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 G. William (bill) Foster's candidacy.
As an incumbent, G. William (bill) Foster'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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds G. William (bill) Foster's campaign?
G. William (bill) Foster receives campaign contributions from PACs and organizational committees. The top contributing organization is AMERICAN BRIDGE RESEARCH FUND, which contributed $62K. In total, G. William (bill) Foster received $1.3M during the 2024 election cycle from 50 contributing organizations tracked in FEC filings.
How much has G. William (bill) Foster received in total contributions?
G. William (bill) Foster (Democrat, IL) received $1.3M in PAC and organizational contributions during the 2024 federal election cycle. As an incumbent, G. William (bill) Foster may benefit from established donor relationships. All data comes from Federal Election Commission filings.
What office is G. William (bill) Foster running for?
G. William (bill) Foster is a Democrat candidate for House in IL, District 11. G. William (bill) Foster is the incumbent.
What types of organizations contribute to G. William (bill) Foster?
G. William (bill) Foster 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 G. William (bill) Foster's fundraising compare to others?
G. William (bill) Foster received $1.3M in PAC contributions during the 2024 cycle. To see how this compares to other House candidates in IL, visit the Rankings page for side-by-side comparisons of all tracked politicians by total contributions received.
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Campaign Finance Context
G. William (bill) Foster's $1.3M 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.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.