DonorWatch.org is a platform that enables users to track campaign contributions made to elected officials in the United States. Using data from the Federal Election Commission (FEC), we provide detailed information on contributors, recipients, and contribution details.
DonorWatch.org is open to everyone, including U.S. citizens, journalists, researchers, and anyone worldwide interested in campaign finance transparency.
Users can search for contributions based on criteria such as recipient name, donor name, location, employer, and more. Results include source names, recipients, election types, amounts, receipt dates, and links to PDF receipts.
Search Functionality
Use the search bar to enter criteria like the recipient's name, donor's name, city, or state. You can also refine your search using filters like time period, occupation, and zip code.
Yes, DonorWatch.org offers advanced filtering options on the search results page to help narrow your results further.
If no results match your search criteria, you'll see a message indicating, "No contributions found for the selected criteria." You can try broadening your search terms.
Data and Sources
All data is sourced from the Federal Election Commission (FEC) API, ensuring accuracy and reliability.
Data on DonorWatch.org is updated regularly based on the FEC's update schedule.
Yes, each contribution entry includes an image link to a PDF of the original receipt for verification.
Account Features
No, you can search and view data without creating an account. However, creating an account allows you to save searches and access additional features.
After performing a search, click the "Save Search" button to store your criteria. You can access saved searches from your account dashboard.
Technical Support
First, try refreshing the page or clearing your browser cache. If the issue persists, contact our support team at support@donorwatch.org.
If you believe there's an error in the data, please contact us at feedback@donorwatch.org with details about the discrepancy.
Privacy and Security
Yes, we use industry-standard encryption and security measures to protect user data and privacy.
Search history is only stored if you are logged into an account and choose to save your searches. Otherwise, no search history is retained.