CHARTER SCHOOLS ACTION PAC
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- FEC committee id
C00576215- Internal id
d53c363d-c091-42b0-b87a-6bad995bc3d5- Treasurer
- OTTENHOFF, BENJAMIN
- Filing frequency
Q— Quarterly
Cycle financials
Source: FEC webl / webk bulk file (cycle summary). Numbers in USD; 0 = no activity reported.
| Cycle | Receipts | Disbursements | Cash on hand | Debts | From individuals | From other PACs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $59,102 | $0 | $3,861 | $150,376 | $59,102 | $0 |
| 2024 | $30,500 | $0 | $66,955 | $3,861 | $30,500 | $0 |
| 2022 | $165,768 | $0 | $104,623 | $66,955 | $10,350 | $500 |
| 2020 | $207,017 | $0 | $17,984 | $104,623 | $207,017 | $0 |
| 2018 | $60,150 | $0 | $9,688 | $17,984 | $60,150 | $0 |
| 2016 | $25,000 | $0 | $0 | $9,688 | $25,000 | $0 |
Candidates
No candidate relationships on file.
Independent expenditures by this committee
Money this committee spent independently on or against a candidate. Source: FEC Schedule E.
| Date | Candidate | For / against | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-23 | GAINES, HOUSTON | support | $9,150 | Media Placement and Production |
| 2026-02-18 | LUJAN, JOHN | support | $9,496 | Direct Mail |
| 2026-02-18 | GOBER, CHRIS | support | $11,092 | Direct Mail |
| 2026-02-18 | GOBER, CHRIS | support | $3,146 | Text Messages |
| 2026-02-18 | LUJAN, JOHN | support | $3,237 | Text Messages |
| 2026-02-11 | LUJAN, JOHN | support | $3,200 | Media Production |
| 2026-02-11 | GOBER, CHRIS | support | $3,200 | Media Production |
| 2026-02-11 | LUJAN, JOHN | support | $11,000 | Media Placement |
| 2026-02-11 | GOBER, CHRIS | support | $11,000 | Media Placement |
Top individual donors (2026 cycle)
Aggregated from FEC Schedule A by donor (name + city + state). Employer + occupation reflect the donor's most recent gift. Source: FEC indiv bulk.
| Donor | Employer / occupation | City, ST | Gifts | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRADLEY, DAVID | NATIONAL JOURNAL GROUP · CHAIRMAN | WASHINGTON, DC | 1 | $5,000 |
| BRADLEY, KATHERINE BRITTAIN | CITYBRIDGE FOUNDATION · BOARD CHAIR | WASHINGTON, DC | 1 | $5,000 |
| SYTSEMA, LISA D | LUMEN IMPACT GROUP · CONSULTANT | MOUNT PLEASANT, MI | 1 | $2,500 |
Transfers to candidates
Direct contributions from this committee to candidates and other committees. Source: FEC pas2 bulk.
| Date | Recipient | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-18 | GOBER, CHRIS | 24E | $3,145 |
| 2026-02-18 | LUJAN, JOHN | 24E | $9,496 |
| 2026-02-18 | GOBER, CHRIS | 24E | $11,091 |
| 2026-02-17 | LUJAN, JOHN | 24E | $3,236 |
| 2026-02-11 | LUJAN, JOHN | 24E | $11,000 |
| 2026-02-11 | GOBER, CHRIS | 24E | $3,200 |
| 2026-02-11 | GOBER, CHRIS | 24E | $3,200 |
| 2026-02-11 | GOBER, CHRIS | 24E | $11,000 |
| 2026-02-09 | CAIN, BRISCOE ROWELL III | 24K | $1,000 |
| 2026-02-09 | PRESTON, WILLIE JUNIOR MR | 24K | $5,000 |
| 2026-02-09 | MEALER, ALEXANDRA | 24K | $1,000 |
| 2026-02-09 | CLEAVER, EMANUEL II | 24K | $1,000 |
| 2026-02-05 | CORNYN, JOHN SEN | 24K | $5,000 |
| 2025-12-08 | TOKUDA, JILL NAOMI | 24K | $5,000 |
| 2025-12-08 | CISCOMANI, JUAN | 24K | $2,500 |
| 2025-10-28 | WALBERG, TIMOTHY L REP | 24K | $5,000 |
| 2025-10-23 | BISHOP, SANFORD | 24K | $1,500 |
| 2022-10-05 | LAMBORN, DOUGLAS | 24K | $1,000 |
| 2022-10-04 | LAMBORN, DOUGLAS | 24K | $-1,000 |
| 2022-09-20 | CASE, EDWARD | 24K | $1,000 |
| 2022-09-19 | MOOLENAAR, JOHN MR. | 24K | $1,000 |
| 2022-09-19 | BENNET, MICHAEL F. | 24K | $2,500 |
| 2022-09-19 | RUBIO, MARCO | 24K | $4,000 |
| 2022-09-12 | MOOLENAAR, JOHN MR. | 24K | $-1,000 |
| 2022-09-12 | CASE, EDWARD | 24K | $-1,000 |
Operating disbursements
Every check this committee wrote — vendors, ad buys, consulting, salaries. Source: FEC Schedule B (oppexp bulk).
| Date | Payee | Purpose | Category | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-19 | CHARTER SCHOOLS ACTION FUND | COST SHARE PAYMENT - LABOR, RENT OVERHEAD | Administrative/Salary/Overhead Expenses | $1,992 |
| 2026-02-27 | STRIPE | MERCHANT FEE | — | $1 |
| 2026-02-27 | STRIPE | MERCHANT FEE | — | $29 |
| 2026-02-21 | STRIPE | MERCHANT FEE | — | $29 |
| 2026-02-20 | STRIPE | MERCHANT FEE | — | $145 |
| 2026-02-09 | GOOGLE LLC | SOFTWARE | — | $142 |
| 2026-01-19 | CROSBY OTTENHOFF GROUP LLC | ACCOUNTING AND COMPLIANCE SERVICES | — | $2,698 |
| 2025-12-29 | STRIPE | MERCHANT FEE | — | $8 |
| 2025-12-29 | STRIPE | MERCHANT FEE | — | $73 |
| 2025-12-02 | SOFTWARE | — | $150 | |
| 2025-11-14 | CROSBY OTTENHOFF GROUP LLC | ACCOUNTING AND COMPLIANCE SERVICES | — | $1,418 |
| 2025-11-03 | STRIPE | MERCHANT FEE | — | $73 |
| 2025-11-03 | SOFTWARE | — | $150 | |
| 2025-10-22 | STRIPE | MERCHANT FEE | — | $145 |
| 2025-10-22 | STRIPE | MERCHANT FEE | — | $145 |
| 2025-10-16 | STRIPE | MERCHANT FEE | — | $145 |
| 2025-10-14 | STRIPE | MERCHANT FEE | — | $2 |
| 2025-10-11 | STRIPE | MERCHANT FEE | — | $2 |
| 2025-10-09 | STRIPE | MERCHANT FEE | — | $29 |
| 2025-10-02 | SOFTWARE | — | $162 | |
| 2025-09-22 | STRIPE | MERCHANT FEE | — | $145 |
| 2025-09-02 | SOFTWARE | — | $150 | |
| 2025-08-29 | STRIPE | MERCHANT FEE | — | $8 |
| 2025-08-28 | STRIPE | MERCHANT FEE | — | $3 |
| 2025-08-28 | STRIPE | MERCHANT FEE | — | $29 |
| 2025-08-26 | STRIPE | MERCHANT FEE | — | $8 |
| 2025-08-25 | STRIPE | MERCHANT FEE | — | $145 |
| 2025-08-22 | STRIPE | MERCHANT FEE | — | $29 |
| 2025-08-22 | STRIPE | MERCHANT FEE | — | $73 |
| 2025-08-15 | CROSBY OTTENHOFF GROUP LLC | ACCOUNTING AND COMPLIANCE SERVICES | — | $529 |
| 2025-08-04 | SOFTWARE | — | $145 | |
| 2025-07-02 | SOFTWARE | — | $130 | |
| 2025-06-12 | CROSBY OTTENHOFF GROUP LLC | ACCOUNTING AND COMPLIANCE SERVICES | — | $715 |
| 2025-06-02 | EMAIL SERVICES | — | $130 | |
| 2025-05-02 | EMAIL SERVICES | — | $130 | |
| 2025-04-02 | EMAIL SERVICES | — | $130 | |
| 2025-03-03 | EMAIL SERVICES | — | $130 | |
| 2025-02-13 | CROSBY OTTENHOFF GROUP LLC | ACCOUNTING AND COMPLIANCE SERVICES | — | $1,179 |
| 2025-02-03 | EMAIL SERVICES | — | $130 | |
| 2022-12-07 | MAILCHIMP | EMAIL MARKETING | Advertising Expenses | $189 |
| 2022-12-06 | STRIPE | MERCHANT FEE | Administrative/Salary/Overhead Expenses | $3 |
| 2022-12-02 | GOOGLE LLC | EMAIL SERVICES | Administrative/Salary/Overhead Expenses | $114 |
| 2022-12-01 | STRIPE | MERCHANT FEE | Administrative/Salary/Overhead Expenses | $1 |
| 2022-11-20 | STRIPE | MERCHANT FEE | Solicitation and Fundraising Expenses | $29 |
| 2022-11-15 | STRIPE | MERCHANT FEE | Solicitation and Fundraising Expenses | $145 |
| 2022-11-07 | MAILCHIMP | EMAIL MARKETING | Advertising Expenses | $189 |
| 2022-11-01 | GOOGLE LLC | EMAIL SERVICES | Administrative/Salary/Overhead Expenses | $114 |
| 2022-10-13 | STRATEGIES 360, INC. | FUNDRAISING CONSULTING | Solicitation and Fundraising Expenses | $5,957 |
| 2022-10-07 | MAILCHIMP | EMAIL MARKETING | Advertising Expenses | $189 |
| 2022-10-03 | GOOGLE LLC | EMAIL SERVICES | Administrative/Salary/Overhead Expenses | $126 |
Connected on the graph
Inbound (3)
| date | from | type | amount | role | source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-03 | SYTSEMA, LISA D | contributed_to | $2,500 | fec_indiv | |
| 2025-10-22 | BRADLEY, DAVID | contributed_to | $5,000 | fec_indiv | |
| 2025-10-22 | BRADLEY, KATHERINE BRITTAIN | contributed_to | $5,000 | fec_indiv |
Outbound (100)
| date | type | to | amount | role | source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-23 | supports_independently | GAINES, HOUSTON | $9,150 | fec_ies | |
| 2026-02-18 | supports_independently | GOBER, CHRIS | $11,092 | fec_ies | |
| 2026-02-18 | contributed_to | GOBER, CHRIS | $3,145 | pas2 | |
| 2026-02-18 | contributed_to | GOBER, CHRIS | $11,091 | pas2 | |
| 2026-02-18 | contributed_to | LUJAN, JOHN | $9,496 | pas2 | |
| 2026-02-18 | supports_independently | LUJAN, JOHN | $9,496 | fec_ies | |
| 2026-02-18 | supports_independently | LUJAN, JOHN | $3,237 | fec_ies | |
| 2026-02-18 | supports_independently | GOBER, CHRIS | $3,146 | fec_ies | |
| 2026-02-17 | contributed_to | LUJAN, JOHN | $3,236 | pas2 | |
| 2026-02-11 | contributed_to | GOBER, CHRIS | $3,200 | pas2 | |
| 2026-02-11 | contributed_to | GOBER, CHRIS | $3,200 | pas2 | |
| 2026-02-11 | contributed_to | GOBER, CHRIS | $11,000 | pas2 | |
| 2026-02-11 | contributed_to | LUJAN, JOHN | $11,000 | pas2 | |
| 2026-02-11 | supports_independently | LUJAN, JOHN | $3,200 | fec_ies | |
| 2026-02-11 | supports_independently | LUJAN, JOHN | $11,000 | fec_ies | |
| 2026-02-11 | supports_independently | GOBER, CHRIS | $11,000 | fec_ies | |
| 2026-02-11 | supports_independently | GOBER, CHRIS | $3,200 | fec_ies | |
| 2026-02-09 | contributed_to | PRESTON, WILLIE JUNIOR MR | $5,000 | pas2 | |
| 2026-02-09 | contributed_to | MEALER, ALEXANDRA | $1,000 | pas2 | |
| 2026-02-09 | contributed_to | CAIN, BRISCOE ROWELL III | $1,000 | pas2 | |
| 2026-02-09 | contributed_to | Cleaver, Emanuel | $1,000 | pas2 | |
| 2026-02-05 | contributed_to | Cornyn, John | $5,000 | pas2 | |
| 2025-12-08 | contributed_to | Ciscomani, Juan | $2,500 | pas2 | |
| 2025-12-08 | contributed_to | Tokuda, Jill N. | $5,000 | pas2 | |
| 2025-10-28 | contributed_to | Walberg, Tim | $5,000 | pas2 | |
| 2025-10-23 | contributed_to | Bishop, Sanford D. | $1,500 | pas2 | |
| 2022-10-05 | contributed_to | Lamborn, Doug | $1,000 | pas2 | |
| 2022-10-04 | contributed_to | Lamborn, Doug | $-1,000 | pas2 | |
| 2022-09-20 | contributed_to | Case, Ed | $1,000 | pas2 | |
| 2022-09-19 | contributed_to | Moolenaar, John R. | $1,000 | pas2 | |
| 2022-09-19 | contributed_to | Rubio, Marco | $4,000 | pas2 | |
| 2022-09-19 | contributed_to | Bennet, Michael F. | $2,500 | pas2 | |
| 2022-09-12 | contributed_to | Case, Ed | $-1,000 | pas2 | |
| 2022-09-12 | contributed_to | Moolenaar, John R. | $-1,000 | pas2 | |
| 2022-09-09 | contributed_to | Bennet, Michael F. | $-2,500 | pas2 | |
| 2022-09-09 | contributed_to | Rubio, Marco | $-4,000 | pas2 | |
| 2022-06-23 | contributed_to | Sewell, Terri A. | $1,000 | pas2 | |
| 2022-06-23 | contributed_to | Scott, Tim | $2,000 | pas2 | |
| 2022-06-23 | contributed_to | CARDENAS, TONY | $1,000 | pas2 | |
| 2022-06-23 | contributed_to | Torres, Ritchie | $1,000 | pas2 | |
| 2022-06-23 | contributed_to | Foxx, Virginia | $1,000 | pas2 | |
| 2022-06-23 | contributed_to | Herrell, Yvette | $1,000 | pas2 | |
| 2022-06-23 | contributed_to | Bishop, Sanford D. | $1,000 | pas2 | |
| 2022-06-23 | contributed_to | Schatz, Brian | $1,000 | pas2 | |
| 2022-06-23 | contributed_to | Strickland, Marilyn | $1,000 | pas2 | |
| 2022-06-23 | contributed_to | Leger Fernandez, Teresa | $1,000 | pas2 | |
| 2022-06-23 | contributed_to | Cuellar, Henry | $1,000 | pas2 | |
| 2022-06-23 | contributed_to | Espaillat, Adriano | $1,000 | pas2 | |
| 2022-06-23 | contributed_to | Bennet, Michael F. | $2,500 | pas2 | |
| 2022-06-23 | contributed_to | Buck, Ken | $1,000 | pas2 | |
| 2022-06-23 | contributed_to | Case, Ed | $1,000 | pas2 | |
| 2022-06-23 | contributed_to | Boyle, Brendan F. | $1,000 | pas2 | |
| 2022-06-23 | contributed_to | Cleaver, Emanuel | $1,000 | pas2 | |
| 2022-06-23 | contributed_to | Cole, Tom | $2,000 | pas2 | |
| 2022-06-23 | contributed_to | Lesko, Debbie | $1,000 | pas2 | |
| 2022-06-23 | contributed_to | Payne, Donald M. | $1,000 | pas2 | |
| 2022-06-23 | contributed_to | Evans, Dwight | $1,000 | pas2 | |
| 2022-06-23 | contributed_to | Fletcher, Lizzie | $1,000 | pas2 | |
| 2022-06-23 | contributed_to | Lankford, James | $1,000 | pas2 | |
| 2022-06-23 | contributed_to | Meeks, Gregory W. | $1,000 | pas2 | |
| 2022-06-23 | contributed_to | Schweikert, David | $1,000 | pas2 | |
| 2022-06-23 | contributed_to | McBath, Lucy | $1,000 | pas2 | |
| 2022-06-23 | contributed_to | YOUNG, TODD CHRISTOPHER | $1,000 | pas2 | |
| 2022-06-23 | contributed_to | Himes, James A. | $1,000 | pas2 | |
| 2022-06-23 | contributed_to | Morelle, Joseph D. | $1,000 | pas2 | |
| 2022-06-23 | contributed_to | Wilson, Joe | $1,500 | pas2 | |
| 2022-06-23 | contributed_to | Kennedy, John | $1,000 | pas2 | |
| 2022-06-23 | contributed_to | Gottheimer, Josh | $1,000 | pas2 | |
| 2022-06-23 | contributed_to | Brownley, Julia | $1,000 | pas2 | |
| 2022-06-23 | contributed_to | Letlow, Julia | $1,000 | pas2 | |
| 2022-06-23 | contributed_to | Lamborn, Doug | $1,000 | pas2 | |
| 2022-06-23 | contributed_to | Hassan, Margaret Wood | $4,000 | pas2 | |
| 2022-06-23 | contributed_to | Rubio, Marco | $4,000 | pas2 | |
| 2022-06-23 | contributed_to | Steel, Michelle | $1,000 | pas2 | |
| 2022-06-23 | contributed_to | Miller-Meeks, Mariannette | $1,000 | pas2 | |
| 2022-06-23 | contributed_to | Moolenaar, John R. | $1,000 | pas2 | |
| 2022-06-23 | contributed_to | Horsford, Steven | $1,000 | pas2 | |
| 2022-06-23 | contributed_to | ALLEN, RICK | $1,000 | pas2 | |
| 2022-06-23 | contributed_to | Johnson, Ron | $1,000 | pas2 | |
| 2022-06-23 | contributed_to | Fulcher, Russ | $1,000 | pas2 | |
| 2022-06-09 | contributed_to | Manchin, Joe, III | $2,500 | pas2 | |
| 2022-05-05 | contributed_to | Strickland, Marilyn | $1,000 | pas2 | |
| 2022-04-29 | contributed_to | Bennet, Michael F. | $1,500 | pas2 | |
| 2022-04-05 | contributed_to | Cole, Tom | $1,000 | pas2 | |
| 2022-03-03 | contributed_to | Jacobs, Chris | $1,000 | pas2 | |
| 2021-10-27 | contributed_to | Bennet, Michael F. | $1,000 | pas2 | |
| 2021-10-27 | contributed_to | Bishop, Sanford D. | $1,000 | pas2 | |
| 2021-10-27 | contributed_to | Schatz, Brian | $1,000 | pas2 | |
| 2021-10-27 | contributed_to | Sinema, Kyrsten | $1,000 | pas2 | |
| 2021-10-27 | contributed_to | Cuellar, Henry | $1,000 | pas2 | |
| 2021-10-27 | contributed_to | Scott, Tim | $1,000 | pas2 | |
| 2021-10-27 | contributed_to | CARDENAS, TONY | $1,000 | pas2 | |
| 2021-10-27 | contributed_to | Torres, Ritchie | $1,000 | pas2 | |
| 2021-10-27 | contributed_to | Gonzalez, Vicente | $1,000 | pas2 | |
| 2021-10-27 | contributed_to | Foxx, Virginia | $1,000 | pas2 | |
| 2021-10-27 | contributed_to | Cole, Tom | $1,000 | pas2 | |
| 2021-10-27 | contributed_to | Cleaver, Emanuel | $1,000 | pas2 | |
| 2021-10-27 | contributed_to | LUJAN, BEN RAY | $1,000 | pas2 | |
| 2021-10-27 | contributed_to | McConnell, Mitch | $1,000 | pas2 | |
| 2021-10-27 | contributed_to | Rubio, Marco | $1,000 | pas2 |