Independent · NJ · District 00 · Senate

Robert Menendez

Raised $493K in PAC and organizational contributions from 50 committees during the 2024 federal election cycle, led by HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL ($10K) — from Federal Election Commission filings.

$493K
Total received
Senate
Incumbent
50
Contributing PACs

Who funds Robert Menendez

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

Top PAC contributors to Robert Menendez · FEC (2024 cycle)

HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL$10KCOONS$10KSMART SOLUTIONS$10KBAYER US LLC$8KINVESCO HOLDING COMPANY (US), INC.$7KELI LILLY AND COMPANY$6KREGENERON PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.$5KAMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION$5K
Top PAC contributors to Robert Menendez · FEC (2024 cycle)

Campaign Finance Summary

Robert Menendez (I-NJ) has received $493K in PAC and organizational contributions during the 2024 federal election cycle. The largest single contribution came from HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, totaling $10K. 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 Robert Menendez's FEC Filings Reveal

Robert Menendez is a Independent incumbent for Senate representing NJ, District 00, tracked in Federal Election Commission filings under committee ID S6NJ00289. During the 2024 federal election cycle, 50 PACs and organizational committees contributed a combined $493K to Robert Menendez'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 HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL at $10K, and the top 10 contributing PACs collectively represent the core institutional support base for this senate 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 Menendez's candidacy.

As an incumbent, Robert Menendez'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
HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL $10K
COONS $10K
SMART SOLUTIONS $10K
BAYER US LLC $8K
INVESCO HOLDING COMPANY (US), INC. $7K
ELI LILLY AND COMPANY $6K
REGENERON PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. $5K
AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION $5K
MERCK & CO., INC. $5K
NASDAQ, INC. $5K
FIDELITY NATIONAL FINANCIAL INC PAC 2001 $5K
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MACHINISTS AND AEROSPACE WORKERS $5K
OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL $5K
AMERICAN ISRAEL PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE $5K
ALNYLAM PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. $5K
TRANSPORT WORKERS UNION OF AMERICA $5K
TESTER $5K
MANCHIN $5K
NATIONAL AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS ASSOCIATION $5K
NATIONAL MULTIFAMILY HOUSING COUNCIL $5K
ONLINE LENDERS ALLIANCE $5K
NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY $5K
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SHEET METAL, AIR, RAIL AND TRANSPORTATION WORKERS $5K
TAKE BACK THE SENATE 2020 $5K
INTERNATIONAL UNION OF PAINTERS AND ALLIED TRADES $5K
LPL FINANCIAL LLC $5K
ALTRIA GROUP INC. $5K
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES, AFL-CIO $5K
ALL FOR OUR COUNTRY LEADERSHIP $5K
NARRAGANSETT BAY $5K
S&P GLOBAL INC. $5K
ASSURED GUARANTY INC. $5K
PERIMETER $5K
VELVET HAMMER $5K
AMERICANS4HINDUS PAC (MULTI-CANDIDATE) $5K
MOTOR CITY $5K
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS, AFL-CIO COMMITTEE ON POLITICAL EDUCATION $5K
INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF TEAMSTERS $5K
TURQUOISE $5K
SHAHEEN $5K
SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION $5K
ABBVIE $4K
NOVARTIS CORPORATION $4K
WELLS FARGO AND COMPANY $4K
THE NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (NMPAC) $4K
AMERICAN OSTEOPATHIC INFORMATION ASSOCIATION $4K
WELCH $3K
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS $3K
INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF BOILERMAKERS, IRON SHIP BUILDERS, BLACKSMITH, FORGERS & HELPE $3K
ELEVANCE HEALTH, INC. $3K

Frequently Asked Questions

Who funds Robert Menendez's campaign?

Robert Menendez receives campaign contributions from PACs and organizational committees. The top contributing organization is HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, which contributed $10K. In total, Robert Menendez received $493K during the 2024 election cycle from 50 contributing organizations tracked in FEC filings.

How much has Robert Menendez received in total contributions?

Robert Menendez (Independent, NJ) received $493K in PAC and organizational contributions during the 2024 federal election cycle. As an incumbent, Robert Menendez may benefit from established donor relationships. All data comes from Federal Election Commission filings.

What office is Robert Menendez running for?

Robert Menendez is a Independent candidate for Senate in NJ, District 00. Robert Menendez is the incumbent.

What types of organizations contribute to Robert Menendez?

Robert Menendez 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 Robert Menendez's fundraising compare to others?

Robert Menendez received $493K in PAC contributions during the 2024 cycle. To see how this compares to other Senate candidates in NJ, visit the Rankings page for side-by-side comparisons of all tracked politicians by total contributions received.

Campaign Finance Context

Robert Menendez's $493K in PAC contributions reflects the financial support network behind this senate 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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