DAVID BINDER RESEARCH LLC
DAVID BINDER RESEARCH LLC is a strategy & research vendor. In the 2025-2026 cycle DAVID BINDER RESEARCH LLC was paid $40.49M across 415 client committees, of which $2.37M flowed through Independent Expenditures rather than direct committee payments.
Part I Identity
Stable facts about this entity. These figures do not change as you adjust the timeframe in Part II.
Source split
| Schedule B direct committee payments |
$38,107,718 | 1,356 rows | 94.2% |
| Independent Expenditures money this entity spent supporting candidates, NOT a committee paying them |
$2,367,749 | 170 rows | 5.8% |
- Activity span ALL TIME
- Jan 2, 2000 → Jun 1, 2026
- spans 26.4 years
- Disbursements ALL TIME
- 1,356
- Schedule B + IE rows
- Client committees ALL TIME
- 415
- distinct payers
Part II Activity in selected window
One timeframe control governs all three panels below. Change it once and the trajectory, top buyers, and party breakdown all update together.
Spend trajectory
Monthly spend to this vendor over the last 12 months.
Top buyers
Two views of the same data — diagram and table share the time-window control and the same top-buyers slice. Click "View all buyers in research" to drill in with the matching date range.
No buyer activity in this window.
Top buyers last 3 months · top 10
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| FRYDAY FOR LT. GOVERNOR 2026; JOSH 1479464 |
$120,000 | 3 |
| GREATER GOLDEN STATE, SPONSORED BY ORGANIZATIONS OPPOSING REPUBLICAN CANDIDATES FOR GOVERNOR 1490569 |
$70,000 | 1 |
| 960895 960895 |
$68,500 | 2 |
| KOUNALAKIS FOR TREASURER 2026; ELENI 1483008 |
$50,000 | 1 |
| ASIAN AMERICANS FOR REPRESENTATION 1469330 |
$47,500 | 2 |
| MURATSUCHI FOR SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION 2026, SPONSORED BY EDUCATION ORGANIZATIONS; EDUCATORS FOR AL 1489846 |
$40,000 | 1 |
| COMMITTEE FOR WORKING FAMILIES, SPONSORED BY LABOR ORGANIZATIONS C00626119 |
$35,000 IE $35,000 |
1 |
| 741504 741504 |
$35,000 | 1 |
| WORKING PEOPLE UNITED SPONSORED BY SEIU CALIFORNIA STATE COUNCIL 1490426 |
$32,500 | 1 |
| HERNANDEZ FOR SENATE 2026 SPONSORED BY UNITED NURSES ASSOCIATIONS OF CALIFORNIA/UNION OF HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS; NURSES, TEACHERS AND FRONTLINE WORKERS SUPPORTING SARAH 1488853 |
$30,000 | 1 |
Top buyers last 6 months · top 10
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| NEWSOM'S BALLOT MEASURE COMMITTEE; GOVERNOR 1380675 |
$329,750 | 3 |
| 980020 980020 |
$150,000 | 4 |
| FRYDAY FOR LT. GOVERNOR 2026; JOSH 1479464 |
$120,000 | 3 |
| ABUNDANT FUTURE C00922229 |
$75,000 | 1 |
| GREATER GOLDEN STATE, SPONSORED BY ORGANIZATIONS OPPOSING REPUBLICAN CANDIDATES FOR GOVERNOR 1490569 |
$70,000 | 1 |
| 960895 960895 |
$68,500 | 2 |
| 741504 741504 |
$65,000 | 2 |
| HEALTH CARE SAVES LIVES C00888081 |
$65,000 IE $32,500 · SB $32,500 |
2 |
| BONTA FOR CA ATTORNEY GENERAL 2026; ROB 1456428 |
$50,000 | 1 |
| SWALWELL FOR GOVERNOR 2026 SPONSORED BY SEIU CALIFORNIA STATE COUNCIL; NURSES AND EDUCATORS SUPPORTING 1489873 |
$50,000 | 1 |
Top buyers last 12 months · top 10
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| NEWSOM'S BALLOT MEASURE COMMITTEE; GOVERNOR 1380675 |
$797,750 | 10 |
| 980020 980020 |
$150,000 | 4 |
| 741666 741666 |
$140,000 | 3 |
| FRYDAY FOR LT. GOVERNOR 2026; JOSH 1479464 |
$120,000 | 3 |
| 741504 741504 |
$118,000 | 3 |
| BONTA FOR CA ATTORNEY GENERAL 2026; ROB 1456428 |
$105,000 | 2 |
| NO ON 32, SPONSORED BY EDUCATORS, FIREFIGHTERS, SCHOOL EMPLOYEES, HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS, POLICE OFFICERS AND LABOR ORGANIZATIONS OPPOSED TO SPECIAL EXEMPTIONS FROM CAMPAIGN FINANCE RULES FOR CORP... 1340076 |
$90,000 | 2 |
| COMMITTEE FOR WORKING FAMILIES, SPONSORED BY LABOR ORGANIZATIONS C00626119 |
$80,000 IE $35,000 · SB $45,000 |
2 |
| ABUNDANT FUTURE C00922229 |
$75,000 | 1 |
| NEWSOM FOR CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR 2022 1414018 |
$70,000 | 1 |
Top buyers last 18 months · top 10
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| NEWSOM'S BALLOT MEASURE COMMITTEE; GOVERNOR 1380675 |
$797,750 | 10 |
| 741666 741666 |
$281,500 | 5 |
| 980020 980020 |
$150,000 | 4 |
| COMMITTEE FOR WORKING FAMILIES, SPONSORED BY LABOR ORGANIZATIONS C00626119 |
$123,400 IE $35,000 · SB $88,400 |
3 |
| FRYDAY FOR LT. GOVERNOR 2026; JOSH 1479464 |
$120,000 | 3 |
| 741504 741504 |
$118,000 | 3 |
| BONTA FOR CA ATTORNEY GENERAL 2026; ROB 1456428 |
$105,000 | 2 |
| NO ON 32, SPONSORED BY EDUCATORS, FIREFIGHTERS, SCHOOL EMPLOYEES, HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS, POLICE OFFICERS AND LABOR ORGANIZATIONS OPPOSED TO SPECIAL EXEMPTIONS FROM CAMPAIGN FINANCE RULES FOR CORP... 1340076 |
$90,000 | 2 |
| MIN, DAVE CA · House DEM |
$88,000 | 3 |
| MILLION MORE VOTERS, SPONSORED BY THE CALIFORNIA LABOR FEDERATION, AFL-CIO 1291923 |
$81,500 | 4 |
Top buyers last 24 months · top 10
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| NEWSOM'S BALLOT MEASURE COMMITTEE; GOVERNOR 1380675 |
$877,750 | 12 |
| DNC SERVICES CORP / DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL COMMITTEE C00010603 |
$687,000 | 10 |
| BIDEN, JOSEPH R JR US · President DEM |
$422,500 | 12 |
| 741666 741666 |
$341,500 | 6 |
| 980020 980020 |
$272,500 | 10 |
| DCCC C00000935 |
$162,750 | 8 |
| COMMITTEE FOR WORKING FAMILIES, SPONSORED BY LABOR ORGANIZATIONS C00626119 |
$123,400 IE $35,000 · SB $88,400 |
3 |
| FRYDAY FOR LT. GOVERNOR 2026; JOSH 1479464 |
$120,000 | 3 |
| SALAS, RUDY CA · House DEM |
$118,500 | 4 |
| 741504 741504 |
$118,000 | 3 |
By party
Revenue by party
| Party | Amount | % |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | $5,489,323 | 13.56% |
| Republican | $79,871 | 0.20% |
| Non-partisan | $34,921,274 | 86.25% |
Part III Reference tables
Full all-time and cycle-to-date data.
Cycle-over-cycle trajectory
current cycle earlier election cycle off-cycle year quarterly · 10 years
| Year | Q | Cycle | Total | Txns | Top buyer · share | Top category · share | Cum. (cycle) | YoY % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Q1 | 2016 | $334K | 14 | 980020 30% | Other / Unclassified 74% | $334K | — |
| 2017 | Q2 | 2016 | $269K | 5 | MILLION MORE VOTERS, SPONSO… 68% | Strategy & Research 82% | $602K | — |
| 2017 | Q3 | 2016 | $34K | 2 | MC GUIRE FOR STATE SENATE 2… 88% | Strategy & Research 100% | $637K | — |
| 2017 | Q4 | 2016 | $126K | 2 | CALIFORNIANS AGAINST STATE … 63% | Other / Unclassified 100% | $763K | — |
| 2018 | Q1 | 2018 | $299K | 14 | YES 4 CHILDREN'S HOSPITALS,… 25% | Other / Unclassified 73% | $299K | — |
| 2018 | Q2 | 2018 | $963K | 31 | MILLION MORE VOTERS, SPONSO… 25% | Strategy & Research 59% | $1.26M | — |
| 2018 | Q3 | 2018 | $591K | 18 | NO ON PROP 5, SPONSORED BY … 18% | Strategy & Research 68% | $1.85M | — |
| 2018 | Q4 | 2018 | $750K | 26 | C00687624 24% | Strategy & Research 79% | $2.6M | — |
| 2019 | Q1 | 2018 | $198K | 7 | 980020 57% | Other / Unclassified 60% | $2.8M | -41% |
| 2019 | Q1 | 2020 | $310K | 3 | C00629071 89% | Strategy & Research 100% | $310K | — |
| 2019 | Q2 | 2018 | $79K | 5 | GONZALEZ FOR SENATE 2019; L… 32% | Strategy & Research 51% | $2.88M | -71% |
| 2019 | Q2 | 2020 | $34K | 2 | C00687624 100% | Strategy & Research 100% | $344K | — |
| 2019 | Q3 | 2018 | $117K | 3 | NEWSOM'S BALLOT MEASURE COM… 79% | Other / Unclassified 100% | $3M | +240% |
| 2019 | Q3 | 2020 | $221K | 4 | C00694455 100% | Strategy & Research 100% | $564K | — |
| 2019 | Q4 | 2018 | $312K | 5 | YES ON 15 - SCHOOLS AND COM… 68% | Strategy & Research 94% | $3.31M | +148% |
| 2019 | Q4 | 2020 | $40K | 1 | C00694455 100% | Strategy & Research 100% | $604K | — |
| 2020 | Q1 | 2020 | $687K | 30 | YES ON 15 - SCHOOLS AND COM… 41% | Strategy & Research 71% | $1.29M | +130% |
| 2020 | Q2 | 2020 | $139K | 8 | NO ON THE GAMBLING POWER GR… 32% | Other / Unclassified 61% | $1.43M | -86% |
| 2020 | Q3 | 2020 | $1.26M | 26 | MILLION MORE VOTERS, SPONSO… 25% | Strategy & Research 72% | $2.69M | +114% |
| 2020 | Q4 | 2020 | $562K | 20 | YES ON 15 - SCHOOLS AND COM… 18% | Strategy & Research 88% | $3.26M | -25% |
| 2021 | Q1 | 2020 | $339K | 8 | YES ON 15 - SCHOOLS AND COM… 57% | Strategy & Research 80% | $3.6M | +72% |
| 2021 | Q1 | 2022 | $88K | 1 | DNC SERVICES CORP / DEMOCRA… 100% | Strategy & Research 100% | $88K | -72% |
| 2021 | Q2 | 2020 | $82K | 4 | COHEN FOR CONTROLLER 2022 S… 30% | Strategy & Research 71% | $3.68M | +4% |
| 2021 | Q2 | 2022 | $60K | 1 | RON RESPONSE PAC 100% | Strategy & Research 100% | $148K | +75% |
| 2021 | Q3 | 2020 | $413K | 11 | NEWSOM; STOP THE REPUBLICAN… 54% | Other / Unclassified 86% | $4.09M | +253% |
| 2021 | Q4 | 2020 | $219K | 9 | YES ON 27 - CALIFORNIANS FO… 47% | Other / Unclassified 90% | $4.31M | -30% |
| 2021 | Q4 | 2022 | $85K | 1 | C00792333 100% | Strategy & Research 100% | $233K | +113% |
| 2022 | Q1 | 2022 | $766K | 17 | DNC SERVICES CORP / DEMOCRA… 68% | Strategy & Research 87% | $999K | +11% |
| 2022 | Q2 | 2022 | $1.17M | 42 | 980020 24% | Strategy & Research 68% | $2.17M | +743% |
| 2022 | Q3 | 2022 | $1.17M | 34 | CLEAN AIR CALIFORNIA, A COA… 25% | Strategy & Research 57% | $3.34M | -7% |
| 2022 | Q4 | 2022 | $1.38M | 54 | BONTA FOR CA ATTORNEY GENER… 10% | Strategy & Research 58% | $4.72M | +145% |
| 2023 | Q1 | 2022 | $65K | 1 | NEWSOM'S BALLOT MEASURE COM… 100% | Other / Unclassified 100% | $4.79M | -81% |
| 2023 | Q1 | 2024 | $53K | 2 | DNC SERVICES CORP / DEMOCRA… 100% | Strategy & Research 100% | $53K | -40% |
| 2023 | Q2 | 2022 | $78K | 4 | 980020 65% | Other / Unclassified 65% | $4.86M | -6% |
| 2023 | Q2 | 2024 | $478K | 8 | DNC SERVICES CORP / DEMOCRA… 95% | Strategy & Research 100% | $531K | +697% |
| 2023 | Q3 | 2022 | $115K | 3 | KOUNALAKIS BALLOT MEASURE C… 52% | Other / Unclassified 74% | $4.98M | -72% |
| 2023 | Q3 | 2024 | $140K | 3 | DNC SERVICES CORP / DEMOCRA… 100% | Strategy & Research 100% | $671K | — |
| 2023 | Q4 | 2022 | $161K | 8 | MIDDLETON FOR STATE SENATE … 23% | Other / Unclassified 60% | $5.14M | -27% |
| 2023 | Q4 | 2024 | $150K | 3 | PORTER, KATHERINE 68% | Strategy & Research 100% | $820K | +76% |
| 2024 | Q1 | 2024 | $736K | 22 | PORTER, KATHERINE 23% | Strategy & Research 62% | $1.56M | -4% |
| 2024 | Q2 | 2024 | $353K | 12 | ROLLINS, WILL 22% | Strategy & Research 82% | $1.91M | -70% |
| 2024 | Q3 | 2024 | $1.58M | 37 | DNC SERVICES CORP / DEMOCRA… 42% | Strategy & Research 85% | $3.49M | +35% |
| 2024 | Q4 | 2024 | $1.16M | 45 | BIDEN, JOSEPH R JR 36% | Strategy & Research 84% | $4.65M | -16% |
| 2025 | Q1 | 2024 | $212K | 5 | MILLION MORE VOTERS, SPONSO… 33% | Other / Unclassified 77% | $4.86M | +226% |
| 2025 | Q1 | 2026 | $83K | 2 | COMMITTEE FOR WORKING FAMIL… 52% | Strategy & Research 100% | $83K | +57% |
| 2025 | Q2 | 2024 | $147K | 2 | 741666 63% | Strategy & Research 100% | $5.01M | +90% |
| 2025 | Q3 | 2024 | $664K | 12 | NEWSOM'S BALLOT MEASURE COM… 42% | Strategy & Research 78% | $5.67M | +477% |
| 2025 | Q3 | 2026 | $50K | 1 | FAIRSHAKE 100% | Strategy & Research 100% | $133K | -64% |
| 2025 | Q4 | 2024 | $307K | 5 | NEWSOM'S BALLOT MEASURE COM… 63% | Strategy & Research 80% | $5.98M | +91% |
| 2025 | Q4 | 2026 | $45K | 1 | COMMITTEE FOR WORKING FAMIL… 100% | Strategy & Research 100% | $178K | -70% |
| 2026 | Q1 | 2026 | $935K | 26 | NEWSOM'S BALLOT MEASURE COM… 35% | Strategy & Research 64% | $1.11M | +27% |
| 2026 | Q2 | 2026 | $899K | 34 | FRYDAY FOR LT. GOVERNOR 202… 13% | Strategy & Research 49% | $2.01M | +155% |
Revenue by service category
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| Category | Total spend | Txns | Avg check | % of total | Top buyer · share | Last paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strategy & Research | $26,489,328 | 1,019 | $26K | 70.9% | MILLION MORE VOTERS, SPONSO… 9% | 8w ago |
| Other / Unclassified | $10,667,429 | 297 | $36K | 28.5% | NO ON 32, SPONSORED BY EDUC… 9% | 3mo ago |
| Print & Mail | $197,477 | 5 | $39K | 0.5% | AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STAT… 48% | 4y ago |
| Legal & Compliance | $32,250 | 3 | $11K | 0.1% | 980020 71% | 4y ago |
| Travel & Events | $23,000 | 1 | $23K | 0.1% | NO ON 32, SPONSORED BY EDUC… 100% | 4y ago |
| Field & Voter Contact | $21,000 | 1 | $21K | 0.1% | CALIFORNIA STATE COUNCIL OF… 100% | 4y ago |
| Wages & Payroll | $6,500 | 1 | $7K | 0.0% | 861767 100% | 4mo ago |
| Software & Tech | $5,333 | 1 | $5K | 0.0% | CALIFORNIA TEACHERS ASSOCIA… 100% | 6y ago |
| Contributions & Transfers | -$75,500 | 3 | $-25K | -0.2% | C00687624 0% | 3y ago |
Client retention
Sticky-relationship signal: how many clients keep coming back across cycles vs one-time buyers.
| Client | Cycles | All-time spend | Txns | First paid | Last paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MILLION MORE VOTERS, SPONSORED BY THE CALIFORNIA LABOR FEDERATION, AFL-CIO | 9 | $2,913,286 | 46 | 2010-05-03 | 2026-04-21 |
| 980020 | 13 | $2,659,838 | 190 | 2001-07-20 | 2026-03-23 |
| DNC SERVICES CORP / DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL COMMITTEE | 3 | $2,150,815 | 39 | 2020-11-03 | 2024-12-31 |
| NEWSOM'S BALLOT MEASURE COMMITTEE; GOVERNOR | 4 | $1,081,572 | 16 | 2018-06-01 | 2026-02-02 |
| NO ON 32, SPONSORED BY EDUCATORS, FIREFIGHTERS, SCHOOL EMPLOYEES, HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS, POLICE OFFICERS AND LABOR ORGANIZATIONS OPPOSED TO SPECIAL EXEMPTIONS FROM CAMPAIGN FINANCE RULES FOR CORP... | 6 | $1,070,650 | 25 | 2011-09-26 | 2025-08-25 |
| 741666 | 5 | $641,560 | 15 | 2007-04-18 | 2025-09-29 |
| WORKING FAMILIES ISSUES COMMITTEE, SPONSORED BY THE CALIFORNIA LABOR FEDERATION, AFL-CIO | 7 | $609,208 | 14 | 2005-10-27 | 2022-07-22 |
| 861767 | 9 | $570,500 | 19 | 2009-01-26 | 2026-02-20 |
| 960895 | 8 | $480,246 | 13 | 2005-08-01 | 2026-05-08 |
| CALIFORNIA TEACHERS ASSOCIATION INDEPENDENT EXPENDITURE COMMITTEE FOR 2010 | 5 | $409,933 | 18 | 2012-10-03 | 2024-02-02 |
| COSTA, JIM | 5 | $365,600 | 15 | 2018-05-18 | 2026-04-20 |
| 742204 | 9 | $357,850 | 22 | 2007-07-31 | 2023-07-30 |
| DCCC | 3 | $357,150 | 18 | 2022-06-10 | 2026-04-24 |
| 980228 | 5 | $347,100 | 12 | 2002-02-15 | 2015-04-14 |
| 741504 | 6 | $300,542 | 10 | 2000-04-04 | 2026-05-07 |
| NEWSOM FOR CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR 2022 | 4 | $285,833 | 6 | 2019-07-23 | 2025-07-30 |
| WORKING CALIFORNIANS | 3 | $266,000 | 8 | 2006-11-01 | 2020-07-31 |
| CALIFORNIA STATE COUNCIL OF SERVICE EMPLOYEES' PAC | 5 | $259,967 | 19 | 2014-05-21 | 2022-07-25 |
| 831628 | 5 | $187,246 | 8 | 2000-02-18 | 2010-10-06 |
| CALIFORNIA ALLIANCE, A COALITION OF CONSUMER ATTORNEYS, CONSERVATIONISTS AND NURSES | 4 | $156,500 | 11 | 2006-05-03 | 2024-10-21 |
Geographic concentration
Where this vendor's clients are based — federal committees by state, plus implicit jurisdiction for CA and TX state filers.
| State | Total spend | % of revenue | Clients | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | $32,468,172 | 85.2% | 375 | |
| DC | $2,872,965 | 7.5% | 13 | |
| Unknown | $1,944,681 | 5.1% | 13 | |
| PA | $472,500 | 1.2% | 1 | |
| TX | $122,000 | 0.3% | 3 | |
| MN | $85,350 | 0.2% | 2 | |
| FL | $60,000 | 0.2% | 1 | |
| MD | $48,500 | 0.1% | 1 | |
| AZ | $31,800 | 0.1% | 1 | |
| MA | $350 | 0.0% | 1 | |
| VA | $350 | 0.0% | 1 | |
| RI | $350 | 0.0% | 1 |
Notable disbursements
5 largest all-time · 5 largest in the current cycle · 5 most recent. Each row earns its place.
| Reason | Date | Filer | Category | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Largest all-time | 2014-09-29 | MILLION MORE VOTERS, SPONSORED BY THE CALIFORNIA LABOR FEDERATION, AFL-CIO | Strategy & Research | 8/2014 & 9/2014 Telephone Survey of 5,000 Ca Voters | $267,200 |
| Largest all-time | 2020-07-23 | YES ON 15 - SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES FIRST SPONSORED BY A COALITION OF LABOR GROUPS AND SOCIAL JUSTICE ORGANIZATIONS REPRESENTING FAMILIES, STUDENTS AND ESSENTIAL WORKERS | Strategy & Research | — | $234,000 |
| Largest all-time | 2019-01-31 | C00629071 | Strategy & Research | POLLING - REIMBURSED; SEE SCHEDULE A, LINE 14 | $225,000 |
| Largest all-time | 2020-09-16 | C00687624 | Strategy & Research | RESEARCH; NON-FEDERAL EXPENSE | $209,931 |
| Largest all-time | 2020-09-16 | MILLION MORE VOTERS, SPONSORED BY THE CALIFORNIA LABOR FEDERATION, AFL-CIO | Other / Unclassified | — | $209,931 |
| Largest this cycle | 2026-02-02 | NEWSOM'S BALLOT MEASURE COMMITTEE; GOVERNOR | Strategy & Research | Polling | $159,750 |
| Largest this cycle | 2026-02-02 | NEWSOM'S BALLOT MEASURE COMMITTEE; GOVERNOR | Strategy & Research | Polling | $120,000 |
| Largest this cycle | 2026-02-11 | ABUNDANT FUTURE | Strategy & Research | POLLING AND RESEARCH | $75,000 |
| Largest this cycle | 2026-05-21 | GREATER GOLDEN STATE, SPONSORED BY ORGANIZATIONS OPPOSING REPUBLICAN CANDIDATES FOR GOVERNOR | Strategy & Research | Polling Services | $70,000 |
| Largest this cycle | 2026-04-23 | FRYDAY FOR LT. GOVERNOR 2026; JOSH | Strategy & Research | — | $60,000 |
| Recent | 2026-06-01 | FRYDAY FOR LT. GOVERNOR 2026; JOSH | — | — | $40,863 |
| Recent | 2026-05-07 | 741504 | Strategy & Research | Polling; In-kind contribution to Nurses and Working Families For Kepner for State Senate 2026 Sponsored by Labor Organizations (ID# 1491033) | $35,000 |
| Recent | 2026-06-01 | FRYDAY FOR LT. GOVERNOR 2026; JOSH | — | — | $19,137 |
| Recent | 2026-05-08 | 960895 | — | — | $18,500 |