November 2020 General Election

Last Modified: December 02, 2022

 

Below are lists of the top 10 contributors to committees that have raised at least $1,000,000 and are primarily formed to support or oppose a state ballot measure or a candidate for state office in the November 2020 general election.

The lists do not show all contributions to every state ballot measure, or each independent expenditure committee formed to support or oppose a state candidate, only those committees that have raised $1,000,000 or more and have at least one contributor of $10,000 or more.

For itemized contribution and expenditure reports on state ballot measures, go to the CA Secretary of State’s ballot measure page.

For itemized contribution and expenditure reports on state candidates, go to the CA Secretary of State’s candidate page.

*A contributor whose name is marked with an asterisk made a contribution to a committee that simultaneously supported or opposed more than one potential ballot measure for the same election. Because of this, it is not possible to determine the amount of the contribution that was spent specifically on the campaign for any particular measure. In these cases the contributions are listed for each ballot measure the committee has been formed to support or oppose. This results in the same contribution appearing multiple times - once for each ballot measure the committee supports or opposes.

The top 10 lists reflect the most recently available data. During the 90 days before an election the FPPC makes every attempt to ensure that the lists are updated within one business day of receiving new information. Otherwise, the top contributor lists are updated weekly.

The following key explains the symbols used to indicate changes after each new update.

Status Key

Key Description
NEW A new person/entity has qualified as a top 10 contributor.
A contributor has moved up the list.
A contributor has moved down the list.
+ A contributor has made an additional contribution.
- No change has occurred with this contributor.

*A contributor whose name is marked with an asterisk made a contribution to a committee that simultaneously supported or opposed more than one potential ballot measure for the same election. Because of this, it is not possible to determine the amount of the contribution that was spent specifically on the campaign for any particular measure. In these cases the contributions are listed for each ballot measure the committee has been formed to support or oppose. This results in the same contribution appearing multiple times - once for each ballot measure the committee supports or opposes.

Last Modified: December 02, 2022

Top Contributor Lists

The following are the total amount donated by top contributors to each state ballot measure that has qualified for the election. These lists reflect contributions as reported by Primarily Formed Committees.

Measure # Sup/Op Circulating Title Top Aggregated
Contributions
Prop. 14 Support Authorizes Bonds to Continue Funding Stem Cell and Other Medical Research. Initiative Statute. $22,588,938
Prop. 15 Support Increases Funding for Public Schools, Community Colleges, and Local Government Services by Changing Tax Assessment of Commercial and Industrial Property. Initiative Constitutional Amendment. $56,472,905*
Prop. 15 Oppose Increases Funding for Public Schools, Community Colleges, and Local Government Services by Changing Tax Assessment of Commercial and Industrial Property. Initiative Constitutional Amendment.  $53,249,159
Prop. 16 Support A resolution to propose to the people of the State of Califonria an amendment to the Constitution of the State, by repealing Section 31 of Article I thereof, relating to government preferences. Assembly Constitutional Amendment. $18,869,367*
Prop.16 Oppose A resolution to propose to the people of the State of Califonria an amendment to the Constitution of the State, by repealing Section 31 of Article I thereof, relating to government preferences. Assembly Constitutional Amendment. $197,069
Prop. 19 Support The Home Protection for Seniors, Severely Disabled, Families, and Victims of Wildfire or Natural Disasters Act. $63,830,762
Prop. 20 Support Restricts Parole For Non-Violent Offenders. Authorizes Felony Sentences For Certain Offenses Currently Treated Only As Misdemeanors. Initiative Statute. $4,665,880
Prop. 20 Oppose Restricts Parole For Non-Violent Offenders. Authorizes Felony Sentences For Certain Offenses Currently Treated Only As Misdemeanors. Initiative Statute. $7,993,107
Prop. 21 Support Expands Local Governments' Authority To Enact Rent Control On Residential Property. Initiative Statute.  $35,306,773
Prop. 21 Oppose Expands Local Governments' Authority To Enact Rent Control On Residential Property. Initiative Statute.  $57,904,554
Prop. 22 Support Changes Employment Classifiction Rules for App-Based Transportation and Delivery Drivers. Initiative Statute. $205,673,011
Prop. 22 Oppose Changes Employment Classifiction Rules for App-Based Transportation and Delivery Drivers. Initiative Statute. $11,796,532
Prop. 23 Support Authorizes State Regulation of Kidney Dialysis Clinics. Establishes Minimum Staffing and Other Requirements. Initiative Statute. $5,560,000
Prop. 23 Oppose Authorizes State Regulation of Kidney Dialysis Clinics. Establishes Minimum Staffing and Other Requirements. Initiative Statute. $105,243,991
Prop. 24 Support Amends Consumer Privacy Laws. Initiative Statute. $6,527,400
Prop. 25 Support Referendum to Overturn a 2018 Law That Replaced Money Bail System With a System Based on Public Safety Risk $14,781,741
Prop. 25 Oppose Referendum to Overturn a 2018 Law That Replaced Money Bail System With a System Based on Public Safety Risk $9,072,502
Total from top contributors: $679,733,691

 

Proposition 14

Authorizes Bond to Continue Funding Stem Cell and Other Medical Research. Initiative Statute.

Supporting

Californians for Stem Cell Research, Treatments and Cures
No. Contributor State Status Total Contributions
1 Robert N. Klein II and Affiliated Entity Klein Financial Corporation CA + $13,874,182
2 Dagmar Dobly CA - $2,059,000
3 JDRF International NY - $1,000,000
4 T. Denny Sanford AZ - $975,000
5 Ann Howland Doerr CA - $950,000
6 L. John Doerr, III CA - $950,000
7 Ann S. Tsukamoto CA - $950,000
8 Franklin "Pitch" Johnson CA - $750,756
9 Open Philanthropy Action Fund, Supporting the Reform Jails and Community Reinvestment Initiative CA - $580,000
10 Dean Rasmussen CA - $500,000
Total from top contributors: $22,588,938

 

Opposing

No committee opposing this ballot measure raised enough money to reach the reporting threshold for this list.

 

Proposition 15

Increases Funding for Public Schools, Community Colleges, and Local Government Services by Changing Tax Assessment of Commercial and Industrial Property. Initiative Constitutional Amendment.

Supporting

Total from top contributors: $49,598,357



Total from top contributors: $4,374,548



Educators for Equity, yes on 15 and 16, Sponsored by California Teachers Association
No. Contributor State Status Total Contributions
1 California Teachers Association Issues PAC * CA + $2,500.000
Total from top contributors: $2,500,000

 

Opposing

Total from top contributors: $50,306,690



Family Farmers Against Prop. 15 - Stop Higher Food Taxes
No. Contributor State Status Total Contributions
1 California Farm Bureau Federation CA - $753,444
2 Agricultural Council of California Committee in Opposition to Prop. 15 CA + $257,000
3 Western Growers CA - $128,532
4

Western Growers Association Issues PAC

Top Contributors

CA - $125,000
5 Taylor Fresh Foods, Inc. CA - $100,000
6 Sun-Maid Growers of California CA - $100,000
7

No on Prop. 15 - Stop HIgher Property Taxes and Save Prop. 13 - a coalition of California homeowners, taxpayers, and businesses

Top Contributors

CA - $70,163
8 Bayer CA - $50,000
9 The Wonder Company LLC CA - $50,000
10 Quinn Group, Inc. CA

-

$36,667
Total from top contributors: $1,670,806



Protect Prop. 13, No on 15, A Project of the Howard Jarvis Taypayers Association
No. Contributor State Status Total Contributions
1 Michael Koss and Affiliates CA - $46,000
2 Domino Realty Management Company and affiliate entities CA - $45,000
3 Corie Koss CA - $45,000
4 William J. Codiga CA NEW $25,000
5 H&P Holdings, Inc. NV - $15,000
6 Columbia Development, LLC (Steve R. Freed) CA - $10,000
7 Eureka Development Company LCC and CSS Properties LLC (D.M. Sutherland) CA - $10,000
Total from top contributors: $196,000



No on Prop 15 - Protecting our Family Farms, Sponsored by Alliance of California's Farmers and Ranchers
No. Contributor State Status Total Contributions
1 California Dairies, Inc CA NEW $640,000
2 California Citrus Mutual CA NEW $90,000
3 California Rice Industry Association CA NEW $90,000
4  No on Prop 15 - Stop Higher Property Taxes and Save Prop 13 - A Coalition of CA Homeowners, Taxpayers, and Businesses CA NEW $70,163
5 California Fresh Fruit Association CA NEW $40,000
6 California Assn of Pest Control Advisors CA NEW $40,000
7 HOC Holdings, Inc CA NEW $30,000
8 California Cotton Ginners and Growers Association CA NEW $25,500
9 Richard F. Spencer CA NEW $25,000
10 California Fresh Fruit Association PAC CA NEW $25,000
Total from top contributors: $1,075,663

 

Proposition 16

A Resolution to Propose to the People of the State of California an Amendment to the Constitution of the State, by repealing Section 31 of Article I thereof, relating to government preferences. Assembly Constitutional Amendment.

Supporting

Total from top contributors: $16,378,711



Educators for Equity, yes on 15 and 16, Sponsored by California Teachers Association
No. Contributor State Status Total Contributions
1 California Teachers Association Issues PAC * CA + $2,500.000
Total from top contributors: $2,500,000

 

Opposing

Californians for Equal Rights, No on 16
No. Contributor State Status Total Contributions
1 Students for Fair Admissions Inc. TX - $50,000
2 Gail Heriot CA + $49,999
3 Manuel Klausner CA ↑+ $25,030
4 Frank Xu CA ↓+ $16,040
5 John Grassi CA - $15,000
6 IvyMax San Marino Corp. CA NEW $11,000
7 IvyMax, Inc. CA $10,000
8 Susan Xu CA $10,000
9 John Lott CA $10,000
Total from top contributors: $197,069

 

Proposition 19

The Home Protection for Seniors, Severely Disabled, Families, and Victims of Wildfire or Natural Disasters Act.

Supporting

Yes on 19: Tax Savings and Housing Relief for Seniors, Severely Disables, and Wildfire Victims, Sponsored by California Association of Realtors
No. Contributor State Status Total Contributions
1 California Association of Realtors CA + $16,890,341
2 California Association of Realtors Issues Mobilizaton PAC DC + $16,890,341
3 National Association of Realtors IL - $4,893,500
4 California Democratic Party CA + $21,321
Total from top contributors: $38,700,961



Total from top contributors: $25,129,801

 

Opposing

No committee opposing this ballot measure raised enough money to reach the reporting threshold for this list.

 

Proposition 20

Restricts Parole for Non-Violent Offenders. Authorizes Felony Sentences for Certain Offenses Currently Treated Only as Misdemeanors. Initiative Statute.

Supporting

Total from top contributors: $4,665,880

 

Opposing

No on Prop 20 - Californians Against the Prison Spending Scam
No. Contributor State Status Total Contributions
1 Chan Zuckerberg Initiative CA - $2,250,000
2 Patty Quillin CA - $2,000,000
3 Committee for California* CA - $1,000,937
4 OSPC, Inc. NY - $1,000,000
5 Art for Justice Fund, a sponsored project of Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors NY - $500,000
6 Stacy H. Schusterman OK - $500,000
7 The Heising-Simmons Action Fund CA - $375,000
8 Lynn Schusterman OK - $250,000
9 ACLU of Northern California Issues Committee CA ↑+ $117,169
10 Susan Pritzker NV NEW $100,000
Total from top contributors: $7,993,107

 

Proposition 21

Expands Local Governments' Authority to Enact Rent Control on Residential Property. Initiative Statute.

Supporting

Total from top contributors: $35,306,773

 

Opposing

Total from top contributors: $9,542,822



Total from top contributors: $48,361,732

 

Proposition 22

Changes Employment Classification Rules for App-Based Transportation and Delivery Drivers. Initiative Statute.

Supporting

Total from top contributors: $205,673,011

 

Opposing

No on Prop 22, sponsored by Labor Organizations
No. Contributor State Status Total Contributions
1 California Labor Federation, AFL-CIO CA + $2272,065
1 Working Families Issues Committee, sponsored by the California Labor Federation, AFL-CIO*** CA    
1 Million More Voters, sponsored by the California Labor Federation, AFL-CIO

Top Contributors***

CA    
2 Service Employees International Union Local 721 CTW, CLC Issues & Initiatives CA - $1,500,000
3 International Brotherhood of Teamsters DC - $1,500,000
4 Service Employees International Union Local 1021 CA ↑+ $1,074,467
5 United Food & Commercial Workers International Union CLC DC $1,000,000
6 Service Employees International Union DC $1,000,000
7 United Food & Commercial Workers Local 770 CA $1,000,000
8 Service Employees International Union United Health Care Workers West Political Issues Committee CA $1,000,000
9 United Food and Commercial Workers Western States Issues PAC CA - $750,000
10 Members Voice of the State Building and Construction Trades Council of California CA NEW $700,000
Total from top contributors: $11,796,532

 

Proposition 23

Authorizes State Regulation of Kidney Dialysis Clinics. Establishes Minimum Staffing and Other Requirements. Initiative Statute.

Supporting

Yes on 23 - Californians for Kidney Dialysis Patient Protection, Sponsored by Service Employees International Union - United Healthcare Workers West
No. Contributor State Status Total Contributions
1 SEIU United Healthcare Workers West Political Action Committee CA NEW $5,560,000
Total from top contributors: $5,560,000

 

Opposing

Stop the Dangerous & Costly Dialysis Proposition, Sponsored by Dialysis Providers and Caregivers
No. Contributor State Status Total Contributions
1 DaVita, Inc. DC + $66,823,445
2 Fresenius Medical Care KS - $29,785,427
3 US Renal Care, Inc. TX - $7,635,118
4 Dialysis Clinic, Inc. TN - $600,000
5 Satellite Heatlhcare, Inc. CA - $400,000
Total from top contributors: $105,243,991

 

Proposition 24

Amends Consumer Privacy Laws. Initiative Statute. 

Supporting

Total from top contributors: $6,527,400

 

Opposing

No committee opposing this ballot measure raised enough money to reach the reporting threshold for this list.

 

Proposition 25

Referendum to Overturn a 2018 Law That Replaced Money Bail System With a System Based on Public Safety Risk.

 

Supporting

Yes on Prop 25, a coalition of justice reform and labor organizations
No. Contributor State Status Total Contributions
1 John Arnold TX - $5,00,000
2 Steven A. Ballmer and affiliated entities WA - $3,000,000
3 Connie E. Ballmer and affiliated entities WA - $3,000,000
4 Patty Quillin CA - $1,000,000
5 SEIU California State Council (Nonprofit 501(C)(5)) CA + $631,741
5 SEIU California State Council Issues Committee** CA    
6 Quinn Delaney CA - $500,000
7 Tom Steyer CA - $500,000
8 .Action Now Initiatve, LLC TX - $500,000
9 SEIU Local 2015 Issues PAC CA - $400,000
10 Lynn Schusterman OK - $250,000
Total from top contributors: $14,781,741

 

Opposing

Total from top contributors: $9,072,502

 

None at this time.

Additional Resources

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