Total contributions and recipients
RUFER, CHRIS has made a total of $2,397,800.00 in the form of 33 individual donations. The average donation size is $72,660.61. The donations were distributed to 3 different parties.
The donations were primarily directed towards a select group of parties. Below is a breakdown of recipients by amount and percentage of the total donated:
- $1,521,400.00(63%)
- $491,300.00(20%)
- $385,100.00(16%)
The first donation after 2016 was made on April 13, 2016 with an amount of $20,000.00 to the Libertarians.
The most recent donation was made on September 28, 2026, with $100,000.00 going to the Bipartisan & Nonpartisan PACs.
The most frequent donations were made to the Libertarians (15), Republicans (14), and Bipartisan & Nonpartisan PACs (4).
The year 2020 was characterized by the highest total donation amount of $680,500.00, while the most individual donations (10) were made in 2024.
The largest single donation of $500,000.00 went to the Republicans on October 3, 2018.
Donation accumulation over time
This section shows how donations from RUFER, CHRIS since 2016 to different political parties have changed over time. The chart visualizes the total amount donated, with each party’s share highlighted, so it’s easy to see when and where support was directed.
Donations have varied over the years. The following shows the total donation amounts by year, along with the percentage each year contributes to the overall donations made by this donor.
- 2016$83,400.00 (3%)
- 2017$33,900.00 (1%)
- 2018$533,900.00 (22%)
- 2019$135,500.00 (6%)
- 2020$680,500.00 (28%)
- 2021$36,500.00 (2%)
- 2022$36,500.00 (2%)
- 2023$116,300.00 (5%)
- 2024$477,700.00 (20%)
- 2025$44,300.00 (2%)
- 2026$219,300.00 (9%)
Follow the lines to observe patterns, spikes, or shifts in giving. This overview offers a transparent look at how one donor’s contributions are distributed across the political landscape.
Intermediary Conduits & Routed Giving Distribution
Public campaign transparency filings disclose that $2,397,800.00 of RUFER, CHRIS's total political contributions (100% of all $2,397,800.00 tracked) was routed through intermediary committees.
Examining the ultimate beneficiaries of channeled contributions, the entirety of routed funds was distributed across 3 political movements. The primary recipient was Republicans, accounting for $1,521,400.00 (63%) of all routed funds. Followed by Bipartisan & Nonpartisan Super PACs at $491,300.00 (20%) and Libertarian Party at $385,100.00 (16%).
The table below lists the intermediary committees, conduits, and joint fundraising committees through which these donations were channeled between 2016 and 2026:
Intermediate Entity | Transactions | Amount |
|---|---|---|
PROTECT FREEDOM POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE INC | 1 | $500,000.00 |
PROTECT FREEDOM POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | 4 | $450,000.00 |
LIBERTARIAN NATIONAL COMMITTEE, INC. | 12 | $375,100.00 |
MAKE LIBERTY WIN | 3 | $370,000.00 |
AMERICAN VALUES 2024 | 1 | $250,000.00 |
AMERICANS FOR PROSPERITY ACTION, INC. (AFP ACTION) DBA CVA ACTION AND DBA LIBRE ACTION | 3 | $125,000.00 |
MAHA ALLIANCE | 1 | $100,000.00 |
INDEPENDENT PAC | 1 | $100,000.00 |
FREEDOM PARTNERS ACTION FUND, INC. | 1 | $50,000.00 |
KENNEDY VICTORY FUND 2024 | 1 | $41,300.00 |
THOMAS MASSIE FOR CONGRESS | 1 | $13,200.00 |
JUSTIN AMASH FOR SENATE | 1 | $13,200.00 |
LIBERTARIAN PARTY OF ALABAMA | 1 | $10,000.00 |
NEW JERSEY LIBERTARIAN PARTY | 2 | $0.00 |
Changes
This section provides a comprehensive overview of all individual donations made by RUFER, CHRIS. You can sort the table by date, party, or amount to easily explore how the donations were distributed over time and across recipients. This detailed view enables transparent tracking of every contribution and offers deeper insights into the donor’s giving patterns.
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