EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
$4.13M
2025-2026 cycle
EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT is a wages & payroll vendor. In the 2025-2026 cycle EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT was paid $4.13M across 430 client committees, of which $51K 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
$4.13M
=
$4.08M
(Schedule B)
+
$51K
(Independent Expenditures)
| Schedule B direct committee payments |
$4,077,874 | 6,105 rows | 98.8% |
| Independent Expenditures money this entity spent supporting candidates, NOT a committee paying them |
$51,324 | 77 rows | 1.2% |
- Activity span ALL TIME
- Dec 3, 1999 → May 21, 2026
- spans 26.5 years
- Disbursements ALL TIME
- 6,105
- Schedule B + IE rows
- Client committees ALL TIME
- 430
- 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.
Jun 2025
May 2026
$252K
across 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.
VIEW 1 DIAGRAM DECORATIVE
Top buyers last 1 months · top 10
VIEW 2 TABLE EXPORTABLE
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| 741666 741666 |
$2,796 | 1 |
| PORTER FOR GOVERNOR 2026; KATIE 1479597 |
$1,721 | 1 |
| VILLARAIGOSA FOR GOVERNOR 2026; ANTONIO 1471635 |
$898 | 1 |
| WOLFF FOR INSURANCE COMMISSIONER 2026 1482531 |
$467 | 1 |
| BRICENO FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; ADA 1477869 |
$413 | 1 |
| ORANGE COUNTY FEDERATION OF LABOR COMMITTEE ON POLITICAL EDUCATION (COPE) 1229755 |
$396 | 2 |
| LEE FOR STATE ASSEMBLY 2026; ALEX 1476921 |
$305 | 1 |
| 742006 742006 |
$196 | 1 |
| RUBIO FIGHTING FOR CALIFORNIA BALLOT MEASURE COMMITTEE 1419371 |
$62 | 1 |
| GONZALES FOR STATE ASSEMBLY 2026; ANDRAE 1482477 |
$57 | 1 |
VIEW 1 DIAGRAM DECORATIVE
Top buyers last 3 months · top 10
VIEW 2 TABLE EXPORTABLE
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| 741666 741666 |
$15,230 | 5 |
| PORTER FOR GOVERNOR 2026; KATIE 1479597 |
$8,168 | 5 |
| VILLARAIGOSA FOR GOVERNOR 2026; ANTONIO 1471635 |
$4,491 | 5 |
| LEE FOR STATE ASSEMBLY 2026; ALEX 1476921 |
$1,527 | 5 |
| 741949 741949 |
$1,304 | 4 |
| HILTON FOR GOVERNOR 2026; STEVE 1480425 |
$1,023 | 1 |
| 742006 742006 |
$973 | 5 |
| WOLFF FOR INSURANCE COMMISSIONER 2026 1482531 |
$934 | 2 |
| RUBIO FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; BLANCA 1477068 |
$518 | 5 |
| BRICENO FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; ADA 1477869 |
$413 | 1 |
VIEW 1 DIAGRAM DECORATIVE
Top buyers last 6 months · top 10
VIEW 2 TABLE EXPORTABLE
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| 741666 741666 |
$79,721 | 19 |
| PORTER FOR GOVERNOR 2026; KATIE 1479597 |
$14,621 | 14 |
| VILLARAIGOSA FOR GOVERNOR 2026; ANTONIO 1471635 |
$10,481 | 13 |
| 741949 741949 |
$3,600 | 11 |
| LEE FOR STATE ASSEMBLY 2026; ALEX 1476921 |
$3,299 | 11 |
| WOLFF FOR INSURANCE COMMISSIONER 2026 1482531 |
$2,806 | 9 |
| 742006 742006 |
$2,214 | 11 |
| LOPEZ, JAVIER B CA · House REP |
$1,266 | 1 |
| 742088 742088 |
$1,210 | 4 |
| ORANGE COUNTY FEDERATION OF LABOR COMMITTEE ON POLITICAL EDUCATION (COPE) 1229755 |
$1,134 | 7 |
VIEW 1 DIAGRAM DECORATIVE
Top buyers last 12 months · top 10
VIEW 2 TABLE EXPORTABLE
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| 741666 741666 |
$170,262 | 51 |
| PORTER FOR GOVERNOR 2026; KATIE 1479597 |
$18,030 | 34 |
| VILLARAIGOSA FOR GOVERNOR 2026; ANTONIO 1471635 |
$15,164 | 21 |
| LEE FOR STATE ASSEMBLY 2026; ALEX 1476921 |
$6,509 | 22 |
| 741949 741949 |
$5,696 | 21 |
| HILTON FOR GOVERNOR 2026; STEVE 1480425 |
$5,228 | 13 |
| GRASSROOTS DEMOCRATS HQ STATE/STOP THE RECALL - A COMMITTEE OPPOSING THE RECALL OF GOVERNOR GAVIN NEWSOM 1440309 |
$4,075 | 10 |
| VARET, ESTHER KIM CA · House DEM |
$3,988 | 22 |
| LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY - STATE CANDIDATE COMMITTEE 1237135 |
$3,284 | 5 |
| 742006 742006 |
$3,195 | 22 |
VIEW 1 DIAGRAM DECORATIVE
Top buyers last 18 months · top 10
VIEW 2 TABLE EXPORTABLE
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| 741666 741666 |
$236,854 | 69 |
| PORTER FOR GOVERNOR 2026; KATIE 1479597 |
$18,114 | 36 |
| VILLARAIGOSA FOR GOVERNOR 2026; ANTONIO 1471635 |
$15,234 | 26 |
| CAMPAIGN FOR DEMOCRACY PAC C00836320 |
$12,383 | 14 |
| LEE FOR STATE ASSEMBLY 2026; ALEX 1476921 |
$9,682 | 33 |
| 741949 741949 |
$8,800 | 37 |
| HILTON FOR GOVERNOR 2026; STEVE 1480425 |
$6,940 | 17 |
| 742006 742006 |
$4,898 | 35 |
| GRASSROOTS DEMOCRATS HQ STATE/STOP THE RECALL - A COMMITTEE OPPOSING THE RECALL OF GOVERNOR GAVIN NEWSOM 1440309 |
$4,075 | 10 |
| VARET, ESTHER KIM CA · House DEM |
$3,988 | 22 |
VIEW 1 DIAGRAM DECORATIVE
Top buyers last 24 months · top 10
VIEW 2 TABLE EXPORTABLE
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| 741666 741666 |
$316,353 | 89 |
| CAMPAIGN FOR DEMOCRACY PAC C00836320 |
$23,144 | 26 |
| PORTER FOR GOVERNOR 2026; KATIE 1479597 |
$18,114 | 36 |
| 741949 741949 |
$16,404 | 66 |
| VILLARAIGOSA FOR GOVERNOR 2026; ANTONIO 1471635 |
$15,234 | 26 |
| LEE FOR STATE ASSEMBLY 2026; ALEX 1476921 |
$9,682 | 33 |
| LOW, EVAN CA · House DEM |
$8,538 | 13 |
| SCHIAVO FOR ASSEMBLY 2024; PILAR 1457210 |
$7,722 | 10 |
| HILTON FOR GOVERNOR 2026; STEVE 1480425 |
$6,940 | 17 |
| OCHOA BOGH FOR SENATE 2024; ROSILICIE 1435065 |
$6,407 | 17 |
By party
Revenue by party
D · 65%
R · 35%
| Party | Amount | % |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | $125,711 | 3.04% |
| Republican | $68,940 | 1.67% |
| Non-partisan | $3,934,546 | 95.29% |
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
Per-quarter totals
| Year | Q | Cycle | Total | Txns | Top buyer · share | Top category · share | Cum. (cycle) | YoY % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Q1 | 2016 | $34K | 20 | 741666 90% | Wages & Payroll 97% | $34K | — |
| 2017 | Q1 | 2018 | $11K | 41 | CALIFORNIA DEMOCRATIC PARTY 55% | Wages & Payroll 100% | $11K | — |
| 2017 | Q2 | 2016 | $24K | 23 | 741666 82% | Wages & Payroll 93% | $58K | — |
| 2017 | Q2 | 2018 | $7K | 38 | CALIFORNIA DEMOCRATIC PARTY 46% | Wages & Payroll 100% | $18K | — |
| 2017 | Q3 | 2016 | $22K | 48 | LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEMOCRAT… 31% | Wages & Payroll 92% | $80K | — |
| 2017 | Q3 | 2018 | $8K | 43 | CALIFORNIA DEMOCRATIC PARTY 39% | Wages & Payroll 100% | $26K | — |
| 2017 | Q4 | 2016 | $20K | 40 | 741666 73% | Wages & Payroll 93% | $100K | — |
| 2017 | Q4 | 2018 | $10K | 39 | CALIFORNIA DEMOCRATIC PARTY 55% | Wages & Payroll 100% | $36K | — |
| 2018 | Q1 | 2018 | $33K | 87 | CALIFORNIA DEMOCRATIC PARTY 19% | Wages & Payroll 91% | $69K | — |
| 2018 | Q2 | 2018 | $40K | 104 | CALIFORNIA VOTE PROJECT 2014 19% | Wages & Payroll 61% | $109K | — |
| 2018 | Q3 | 2018 | $29K | 104 | C00636571 21% | Wages & Payroll 71% | $138K | — |
| 2018 | Q4 | 2018 | $71K | 133 | 741666 29% | Wages & Payroll 71% | $209K | — |
| 2019 | Q1 | 2018 | $21K | 27 | 741666 52% | Wages & Payroll 96% | $230K | -39% |
| 2019 | Q1 | 2020 | $2K | 12 | SCHIFF, ADAM 60% | Wages & Payroll 100% | $2K | -83% |
| 2019 | Q2 | 2018 | $15K | 21 | 741666 80% | Wages & Payroll 100% | $245K | -35% |
| 2019 | Q2 | 2020 | $1K | 8 | SCHIFF, ADAM 72% | Wages & Payroll 100% | $3K | -79% |
| 2019 | Q3 | 2018 | $11K | 35 | 741666 70% | Wages & Payroll 96% | $256K | -52% |
| 2019 | Q3 | 2020 | $1K | 13 | SCHIFF, ADAM 90% | Wages & Payroll 100% | $4K | -85% |
| 2019 | Q4 | 2018 | $24K | 52 | 741666 77% | Wages & Payroll 92% | $280K | +21% |
| 2019 | Q4 | 2020 | $4K | 26 | C00711911 49% | Wages & Payroll 100% | $8K | -63% |
| 2020 | Q1 | 2020 | $23K | 68 | 741666 23% | Wages & Payroll 90% | $31K | -31% |
| 2020 | Q2 | 2020 | $20K | 58 | CALIFORNIA DEMOCRATIC PARTY 47% | Wages & Payroll 97% | $51K | -50% |
| 2020 | Q3 | 2020 | $26K | 70 | CALIFORNIA DEMOCRATIC PARTY 32% | Wages & Payroll 83% | $77K | -11% |
| 2020 | Q4 | 2020 | $60K | 109 | 741666 44% | Wages & Payroll 69% | $137K | -15% |
| 2021 | Q1 | 2020 | $26K | 29 | 741666 82% | Wages & Payroll 98% | $163K | +24% |
| 2021 | Q1 | 2022 | $1K | 6 | SCHIFF, ADAM 100% | Wages & Payroll 100% | $1K | -37% |
| 2021 | Q2 | 2020 | $21K | 33 | 741666 73% | Wages & Payroll 92% | $184K | +39% |
| 2021 | Q2 | 2022 | $11K | 14 | C00707398 85% | Wages & Payroll 100% | $12K | +677% |
| 2021 | Q3 | 2020 | $38K | 40 | 741666 37% | Wages & Payroll 92% | $222K | +249% |
| 2021 | Q3 | 2022 | $3K | 10 | BIDEN, JOSEPH R JR 49% | Wages & Payroll 100% | $16K | +181% |
| 2021 | Q4 | 2020 | $21K | 47 | 741666 49% | Wages & Payroll 60% | $243K | -11% |
| 2021 | Q4 | 2022 | $4K | 13 | SCHIFF, ADAM 35% | Wages & Payroll 100% | $20K | +7% |
| 2022 | Q1 | 2022 | $43K | 78 | 741666 46% | Wages & Payroll 79% | $63K | +91% |
| 2022 | Q2 | 2022 | $55K | 142 | 741666 34% | Wages & Payroll 63% | $118K | +174% |
| 2022 | Q3 | 2022 | $93K | 127 | 741666 60% | Wages & Payroll 85% | $212K | +262% |
| 2022 | Q4 | 2022 | $100K | 146 | 741666 51% | Wages & Payroll 72% | $312K | +67% |
| 2023 | Q1 | 2022 | $20K | 39 | 741666 72% | Wages & Payroll 94% | $332K | -22% |
| 2023 | Q1 | 2024 | $818 | 4 | DUARTE, JOHN 54% | Wages & Payroll 100% | $818 | -28% |
| 2023 | Q2 | 2022 | $37K | 39 | 741666 86% | Wages & Payroll 98% | $370K | +74% |
| 2023 | Q2 | 2024 | $9K | 20 | CAMPAIGN FOR DEMOCRACY PAC 68% | Wages & Payroll 100% | $9K | -25% |
| 2023 | Q3 | 2022 | $30K | 46 | 741666 81% | Wages & Payroll 96% | $399K | -21% |
| 2023 | Q3 | 2024 | $8K | 18 | CAMPAIGN FOR DEMOCRACY PAC 62% | Wages & Payroll 100% | $18K | +154% |
| 2023 | Q4 | 2022 | $38K | 68 | 741666 54% | Wages & Payroll 81% | $437K | +79% |
| 2023 | Q4 | 2024 | $12K | 34 | CAMPAIGN FOR DEMOCRACY PAC 42% | Wages & Payroll 100% | $30K | +193% |
| 2024 | Q1 | 2024 | $51K | 118 | 741666 39% | Wages & Payroll 92% | $81K | +18% |
| 2024 | Q2 | 2024 | $49K | 119 | 741666 33% | Wages & Payroll 94% | $130K | -11% |
| 2024 | Q3 | 2024 | $38K | 123 | 741666 18% | Wages & Payroll 84% | $168K | -59% |
| 2024 | Q4 | 2024 | $145K | 147 | 741666 65% | Wages & Payroll 87% | $314K | +45% |
| 2025 | Q1 | 2024 | $30K | 57 | 741666 70% | Wages & Payroll 91% | $344K | +52% |
| 2025 | Q1 | 2026 | $7K | 10 | CAMPAIGN FOR DEMOCRACY PAC 79% | Wages & Payroll 100% | $7K | +744% |
| 2025 | Q2 | 2024 | $36K | 57 | 741666 72% | Wages & Payroll 92% | $380K | -3% |
| 2025 | Q2 | 2026 | $6K | 11 | CAMPAIGN FOR DEMOCRACY PAC 84% | Wages & Payroll 100% | $13K | -30% |
| 2025 | Q3 | 2024 | $59K | 78 | 741666 76% | Wages & Payroll 88% | $440K | +99% |
| 2025 | Q3 | 2026 | $2K | 13 | VARET, ESTHER KIM 91% | Wages & Payroll 100% | $15K | -74% |
| 2025 | Q4 | 2024 | $59K | 78 | 741666 71% | Wages & Payroll 85% | $498K | +54% |
| 2025 | Q4 | 2026 | $1K | 10 | VARET, ESTHER KIM 100% | Wages & Payroll 100% | $16K | -90% |
| 2026 | Q1 | 2026 | $92K | 91 | 741666 69% | Wages & Payroll 81% | $108K | +80% |
| 2026 | Q2 | 2026 | $23K | 35 | 741666 37% | Wages & Payroll 49% | $131K | -54% |
Revenue by service category
Per-category breakdown · cycle-to-date
| Category | Total spend | Txns | Avg check | % of total | Top buyer · share | Last paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wages & Payroll | $3,422,685 | 4,380 | $781 | 84.5% | 741666 55% | 2w ago |
| Other / Unclassified | $621,305 | 1,637 | $380 | 15.3% | CALIFORNIANS FOR VOTER TURN… 28% | 7w ago |
| Field & Voter Contact | $8,087 | 44 | $184 | 0.2% | CALIFORNIANS FOR GOOD SCHOO… 83% | 7y ago |
| Print & Mail | $396 | 2 | $198 | 0.0% | ORANGE COUNTY FEDERATION OF… 100% | 3w ago |
Client retention
Sticky-relationship signal: how many clients keep coming back across cycles vs one-time buyers.
29
Anchor clients 3+ cycles
$2,722,117 · 67% of revenue
84
Repeat clients 2 cycles
$408,038 · 10% of revenue
316
One-time clients 1 cycle
$947,719 · 23% of revenue
Top 20 anchor clients · all-time
| Client | Cycles | All-time spend | Txns | First paid | Last paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 741666 | 13 | $1,901,261 | 950 | 2003-07-31 | 2026-05-15 |
| CALIFORNIANS FOR VOTER TURNOUT, EDUCATION & REGISTRATION | 5 | $174,401 | 142 | 2009-05-22 | 2016-11-23 |
| 741949 | 14 | $136,783 | 477 | 2000-11-03 | 2026-04-30 |
| CALIFORNIA VOTE PROJECT 2014 | 6 | $94,756 | 113 | 2008-10-01 | 2018-07-12 |
| CALIFORNIA DEMOCRATIC PARTY | 4 | $61,185 | 47 | 2017-01-09 | 2024-12-13 |
| LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY - STATE CANDIDATE COMMITTEE | 8 | $49,602 | 54 | 2012-07-18 | 2026-01-29 |
| 971785 | 5 | $40,078 | 28 | 1999-12-03 | 2006-06-30 |
| CALIFORNIA NEIGHBORHOOD EMPOWERMENT THROUGH VOTING PROJECT | 3 | $33,743 | 40 | 2018-07-05 | 2022-09-09 |
| CALIFORNIA VOTER REGISTRATION 2002 - STATE ACCOUNT | 6 | $26,891 | 129 | 2002-06-30 | 2012-01-13 |
| SCHIFF, ADAM | 3 | $24,067 | 149 | 2017-01-13 | 2022-12-29 |
| DUARTE, JOHN | 3 | $21,067 | 81 | 2022-04-18 | 2025-03-04 |
| HARRIS 2014; RE-ELECT ATTORNEY GENERAL KAMALA | 3 | $20,161 | 20 | 2011-10-28 | 2015-01-14 |
| 742088 | 4 | $18,670 | 62 | 2000-10-05 | 2026-03-13 |
| NEWSOM FOR CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR 2018 | 3 | $16,279 | 34 | 2015-07-15 | 2019-02-07 |
| 744554 | 7 | $15,370 | 20 | 2012-10-02 | 2026-01-29 |
| VOTER REGISTRATION AND EDUCATION FUND | 3 | $15,216 | 72 | 2005-08-12 | 2008-10-31 |
| KIM, YOUNG | 3 | $14,859 | 49 | 2018-03-21 | 2024-12-26 |
| VOTER REGISTRATION 2008 | 4 | $14,800 | 85 | 2001-09-21 | 2006-10-31 |
| 742006 | 7 | $13,257 | 129 | 2013-05-07 | 2026-05-08 |
| ORANGE COUNTY FEDERATION OF LABOR COMMITTEE ON POLITICAL EDUCATION (COPE) | 8 | $7,712 | 60 | 2011-07-31 | 2026-05-16 |
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 | $3,960,402 | 97.1% | 398 | |
| Unknown | $84,460 | 2.1% | 24 | |
| DC | $28,024 | 0.7% | 5 | |
| PA | $4,418 | 0.1% | 1 | |
| TX | $570 | 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 | 2012-12-31 | ALLIANCE FOR A BETTER CALIFORNIA, NO ON THE TAXPAYER DECEPTION ACT, SPONSORED BY WORKING FAMILIES AND LABOR ORGANIZATIONS. | Wages & Payroll | Voter Canvass Program | $198,688 |
| Largest all-time | 2006-10-05 | ANGELIDES 2006 | Wages & Payroll | — | $31,600 |
| Largest all-time | 2006-03-10 | ANGELIDES 2006 | Wages & Payroll | — | $29,262 |
| Largest all-time | 2006-03-22 | ANGELIDES 2006 | Wages & Payroll | — | $26,291 |
| Largest all-time | 2015-02-01 | CALIFORNIA LIST, THE | Wages & Payroll | Payroll taxes | $25,478 |
| Largest this cycle | 2026-02-26 | 741666 | Wages & Payroll | state payroll taxes ( <25% FEA ) | $7,736 |
| Largest this cycle | 2026-01-15 | 741666 | Wages & Payroll | state payroll taxes | $7,322 |
| Largest this cycle | 2026-02-26 | 741666 | Wages & Payroll | state payroll taxes ( <25% FEA ) | $7,321 |
| Largest this cycle | 2026-01-30 | 741666 | Wages & Payroll | state payroll taxes | $5,874 |
| Largest this cycle | 2026-02-27 | 741666 | Wages & Payroll | state payroll taxes | $4,726 |
| Recent | 2026-05-21 | WOLFF FOR INSURANCE COMMISSIONER 2026 | Wages & Payroll | Payroll Taxes | $467 |
| Recent | 2026-05-21 | BRICENO FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; ADA | Wages & Payroll | Payroll Taxes | $413 |
| Recent | 2026-05-16 | ORANGE COUNTY FEDERATION OF LABOR COMMITTEE ON POLITICAL EDUCATION (COPE) | Print & Mail | Member Communications | $231 |
| Recent | 2026-05-16 | ORANGE COUNTY FEDERATION OF LABOR COMMITTEE ON POLITICAL EDUCATION (COPE) | Print & Mail | Member Communications | $165 |
| Recent | 2026-05-21 | DURAZO FOR SUPERVISOR 2026; MARIA ELENA | Wages & Payroll | Payroll Taxes | $12 |