EQUALITY CALIFORNIA
$7.96M
2025-2026 cycle
EQUALITY CALIFORNIA is a digital vendor. In the 2025-2026 cycle EQUALITY CALIFORNIA was paid $7.96M across 314 client committees, of which $561K 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
$7.96M
=
$7.40M
(Schedule B)
+
$561K
(Independent Expenditures)
| Schedule B direct committee payments |
$7,402,972 | 920 rows | 93.0% |
| Independent Expenditures money this entity spent supporting candidates, NOT a committee paying them |
$561,312 | 45 rows | 7.0% |
- Activity span ALL TIME
- May 30, 2003 → May 20, 2026
- spans 23.0 years
- Disbursements ALL TIME
- 920
- Schedule B + IE rows
- Client committees ALL TIME
- 314
- 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
$522K
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 1
VIEW 2 TABLE EXPORTABLE
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| 891394 891394 |
$2,500 | 1 |
VIEW 1 DIAGRAM DECORATIVE
Top buyers last 3 months · top 10
VIEW 2 TABLE EXPORTABLE
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL & TRANSGENDER (LGBT) CAUCUS LEADERSHIP FUND 1339123 |
$100,000 | 1 |
| 780657 780657 |
$12,000 | 1 |
| 970849 970849 |
$8,500 | 1 |
| ZBUR FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; RE-ELECT RICK CHAVEZ 1477252 |
$7,500 | 1 |
| 861767 861767 |
$6,000 | 1 |
| KOUNALAKIS FOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR 2022; RE-ELECT ELENI 1413981 |
$5,000 | 1 |
| WEBER PIERSON FOR STATE SENATE 2028; DR. AKILAH 1478674 |
$5,000 | 1 |
| CALIFORNIA ASSISTED LIVING ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE 1247506 |
$3,000 | 1 |
| 891394 891394 |
$2,500 | 1 |
| WICKS FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; BUFFY 1477654 |
$1,549 | 1 |
VIEW 1 DIAGRAM DECORATIVE
Top buyers last 6 months · top 10
VIEW 2 TABLE EXPORTABLE
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL & TRANSGENDER (LGBT) CAUCUS LEADERSHIP FUND 1339123 |
$100,000 | 1 |
| EQUALITY CALIFORNIA POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE 1254010 |
$64,900 | 8 |
| 741857 741857 |
$50,000 | 1 |
| CALIFORNIA FEDERATION OF TEACHERS COPE PROP/BALLOT COMMITTEE 1240104 |
$50,000 | 1 |
| ZBUR FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; RE-ELECT RICK CHAVEZ 1477252 |
$17,000 | 3 |
| 780657 780657 |
$12,000 | 1 |
| 970849 970849 |
$10,000 | 2 |
| 861767 861767 |
$6,000 | 1 |
| 921242 921242 |
$6,000 | 1 |
| 741666 741666 |
$6,000 | 1 |
VIEW 1 DIAGRAM DECORATIVE
Top buyers last 12 months · top 10
VIEW 2 TABLE EXPORTABLE
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL & TRANSGENDER (LGBT) CAUCUS LEADERSHIP FUND 1339123 |
$100,000 | 1 |
| EQUALITY CALIFORNIA POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE 1254010 |
$91,400 | 10 |
| CALIFORNIA FEDERATION OF TEACHERS COPE PROP/BALLOT COMMITTEE 1240104 |
$90,000 | 5 |
| 741857 741857 |
$75,000 | 2 |
| ZBUR FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; RE-ELECT RICK CHAVEZ 1477252 |
$18,000 | 4 |
| 780657 780657 |
$18,000 | 2 |
| 970849 970849 |
$10,000 | 2 |
| 861767 861767 |
$6,000 | 1 |
| GONZALEZ FOR STATE CONTROLLER 2030; LENA 1479399 |
$6,000 | 1 |
| 741666 741666 |
$6,000 | 1 |
VIEW 1 DIAGRAM DECORATIVE
Top buyers last 18 months · top 10
VIEW 2 TABLE EXPORTABLE
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| CALIFORNIA FEDERATION OF TEACHERS COPE PROP/BALLOT COMMITTEE 1240104 |
$115,000 | 6 |
| EQUALITY CALIFORNIA POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE 1254010 |
$106,932 | 13 |
| LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL & TRANSGENDER (LGBT) CAUCUS LEADERSHIP FUND 1339123 |
$100,000 | 1 |
| 741857 741857 |
$75,000 | 2 |
| ZBUR FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; RE-ELECT RICK CHAVEZ 1477252 |
$23,000 | 5 |
| 780657 780657 |
$18,000 | 2 |
| 970849 970849 |
$11,500 | 3 |
| WEBER FOR STATE SENATE 2024; DR. AKILAH 1459901 |
$7,500 | 2 |
| CALIFORNIA ASSISTED LIVING ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE 1247506 |
$6,000 | 2 |
| GONZALEZ FOR STATE CONTROLLER 2030; LENA 1479399 |
$6,000 | 1 |
VIEW 1 DIAGRAM DECORATIVE
Top buyers last 24 months · top 10
VIEW 2 TABLE EXPORTABLE
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL & TRANSGENDER (LGBT) CAUCUS LEADERSHIP FUND 1339123 |
$450,000 | 3 |
| EQUALITY CALIFORNIA POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE 1254010 |
$149,960 | 17 |
| CALIFORNIA FEDERATION OF TEACHERS COPE PROP/BALLOT COMMITTEE 1240104 |
$115,250 | 7 |
| 741857 741857 |
$75,000 | 2 |
| GOLDEN STATE LEADERSHIP FUND PAC 1281772 |
$45,000 | 1 |
| MIDDLETON AND OPPOSING ROSILICIE OCHOA BOGH FOR SENATE 2024, SPONSORED BY EQUALITY CALIFORNIA; COMMUNITIES UNITED FOR LISA 1467306 |
$30,012 | 1 |
| COALITION TO PROTECT ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE, A COALITION OF DOCTORS, NON-PROFIT COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS, FIRST RESPONDERS, HEALTHCARE WORKERS, HOSPITALS, AND COMMUNITY HEALTH PLANS 1462573 |
$30,000 | 1 |
| ZBUR FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; RE-ELECT RICK CHAVEZ 1477252 |
$23,000 | 5 |
| 780657 780657 |
$18,000 | 2 |
| 970849 970849 |
$11,500 | 3 |
By party
Revenue by party
D · 100%
R · 0%
| Party | Amount | % |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | $4,570 | 0.06% |
| Republican | $0 | 0.00% |
| Non-partisan | $7,959,714 | 99.94% |
Part III Reference tables
Full all-time and cycle-to-date data.
Money flow through this vendor
Money flow through this vendor
top payers (left) → broadcast stations clients buy from (right)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 | $11K | 7 | EQUALITY CALIFORNIA POLITIC… 25% | Digital 52% | $11K | — |
| 2017 | Q2 | 2016 | $1K | 1 | TING FOR ASSEMBLY 2018; PHIL 100% | Digital 100% | $12K | — |
| 2017 | Q3 | 2016 | $11K | 3 | PERSONAL INSURANCE FEDERATI… 46% | Digital 54% | $22K | — |
| 2017 | Q3 | 2018 | $825 | 1 | RUIZ, RAUL DR. 100% | Digital 100% | $825 | — |
| 2017 | Q4 | 2016 | $72K | 5 | EQUALITY CALIFORNIA POLITIC… 92% | Other / Unclassified 92% | $94K | — |
| 2018 | Q1 | 2018 | $70K | 4 | EQUALITY CALIFORNIA POLITIC… 93% | Other / Unclassified 93% | $71K | — |
| 2018 | Q2 | 2018 | $161K | 12 | YES FOR MARRIAGE EQUALITY, … 62% | Digital 98% | $232K | — |
| 2018 | Q3 | 2018 | $17K | 7 | BLOOM FOR ASSEMBLY 2018 24% | Digital 100% | $248K | — |
| 2018 | Q4 | 2018 | $163K | 6 | YES FOR MARRIAGE EQUALITY, … 77% | Digital 95% | $411K | — |
| 2019 | Q1 | 2018 | $25K | 14 | NEXTGEN CA COMMITTEE 20% | Digital 92% | $436K | +134% |
| 2019 | Q2 | 2018 | $37K | 7 | GOVERN FOR CALIFORNIA COURA… 54% | Digital 97% | $473K | +3600% |
| 2019 | Q3 | 2018 | $14K | 6 | BLOOM FOR ASSEMBLY 2020 43% | Digital 93% | $487K | +30% |
| 2019 | Q3 | 2020 | $18K | 6 | EQUALITY CALIFORNIA VOTES 86% | Digital 100% | $18K | +2050% |
| 2019 | Q4 | 2018 | $64K | 8 | EQUALITY CALIFORNIA POLITIC… 78% | Other / Unclassified 82% | $551K | -11% |
| 2019 | Q4 | 2020 | $11K | 3 | EQUALITY CALIFORNIA VOTES 100% | Digital 100% | $29K | — |
| 2020 | Q1 | 2020 | $40K | 7 | CALIFORNIA FEDERATION OF TE… 63% | Digital 96% | $68K | -43% |
| 2020 | Q2 | 2020 | $51K | 11 | EQUALITY CALIFORNIA VOTES 63% | Digital 85% | $119K | -68% |
| 2020 | Q3 | 2020 | $801K | 26 | EQUALITY CALIFORNIA POLITIC… 51% | Other / Unclassified 88% | $920K | +4711% |
| 2020 | Q4 | 2020 | $225K | 24 | EQUALITY CALIFORNIA POLITIC… 58% | Other / Unclassified 58% | $1.14M | +38% |
| 2021 | Q1 | 2022 | $33K | 6 | EQUALITY CALIFORNIA VOTES 100% | Digital 100% | $33K | — |
| 2021 | Q2 | 2020 | $40K | 4 | CALIFORNIA FEDERATION OF TE… 63% | Digital 63% | $1.18M | +8% |
| 2021 | Q2 | 2022 | $28K | 5 | EQUALITY CALIFORNIA VOTES 100% | Digital 100% | $61K | — |
| 2021 | Q3 | 2020 | $51K | 17 | EQUALITY CALIFORNIA POLITIC… 20% | Digital 58% | $1.24M | +265% |
| 2021 | Q4 | 2020 | $12K | 5 | ATKINS 2020; RE-ELECT SENAT… 43% | Digital 100% | $1.25M | -82% |
| 2021 | Q4 | 2022 | $6K | 1 | EQUALITY CALIFORNIA VOTES 100% | Digital 100% | $66K | -50% |
| 2022 | Q1 | 2022 | $138K | 33 | EQUALITY CALIFORNIA VOTES 42% | Digital 70% | $204K | +249% |
| 2022 | Q2 | 2022 | $672K | 35 | EQUALITY CALIFORNIA POLITIC… 44% | Other / Unclassified 86% | $876K | +1221% |
| 2022 | Q3 | 2022 | $285K | 36 | EQUALITY CALIFORNIA VOTES 34% | Digital 60% | $1.16M | -64% |
| 2022 | Q4 | 2022 | $176K | 15 | EQUALITY CALIFORNIA POLITIC… 66% | Other / Unclassified 74% | $1.34M | -21% |
| 2023 | Q1 | 2022 | $134K | 25 | EQUALITY CALIFORNIA POLITIC… 30% | Other / Unclassified 58% | $1.47M | — |
| 2023 | Q2 | 2022 | $38K | 5 | CALIFORNIA FEDERATION OF TE… 67% | Digital 100% | $1.51M | -6% |
| 2023 | Q3 | 2022 | $21K | 7 | YEE FOR TREASURER 2026; BET… 24% | Digital 98% | $1.53M | -59% |
| 2023 | Q4 | 2022 | $16K | 4 | 745208 63% | Digital 79% | $1.55M | +34% |
| 2024 | Q1 | 2024 | $369K | 36 | LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL & TR… 41% | Digital 55% | $369K | +166% |
| 2024 | Q2 | 2024 | $29K | 10 | MANDELMAN FOR STATE SENATE … 21% | Digital 100% | $398K | -96% |
| 2024 | Q3 | 2024 | $39K | 19 | EQUALITY CALIFORNIA POLITIC… 33% | Digital 66% | $437K | -86% |
| 2024 | Q4 | 2024 | $493K | 13 | LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL & TR… 71% | Digital 88% | $930K | +180% |
| 2025 | Q1 | 2024 | $78K | 24 | CALIFORNIA FEDERATION OF TE… 32% | Digital 84% | $1.01M | -42% |
| 2025 | Q2 | 2024 | $25K | 10 | MANDELMAN FOR STATE SENATE … 20% | Digital 100% | $1.03M | -34% |
| 2025 | Q3 | 2024 | $109K | 15 | CALIFORNIA FEDERATION OF TE… 32% | Digital 53% | $1.14M | +417% |
| 2025 | Q4 | 2024 | $45K | 14 | ZBUR FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; RE-… 18% | Digital 78% | $1.19M | +186% |
| 2026 | Q1 | 2026 | $234K | 41 | EQUALITY CALIFORNIA POLITIC… 25% | Other / Unclassified 45% | $234K | -37% |
| 2026 | Q2 | 2026 | $126K | 11 | LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL & TR… 79% | Digital 81% | $361K | +338% |
Stations this firm's clients buy from
Stations this firm's clients buy from top 15 + 48 additional stations · $21,473,379 · Los Angeles, CA dominant market
Broadcast stations that committees who pay EQUALITY CALIFORNIA also pay directly on their Schedule B filings. We can't prove EQUALITY CALIFORNIA routed money to these stations, but the concentration signal reveals the market network this firm's clients spend on.
| Station | Market | Network | Total client spend | Buys | Activity window |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KCBS-TV | Los Angeles, CA | CBS | $2,838,108 | 15 | May 2022 → Oct 2025 |
| KNBC | Los Angeles, CA | NBC | $1,737,506 | 11 | Jan 2024 → Oct 2025 |
| KCRA-TV | Sacramento, CA | NBC | $1,571,184 | 18 | May 2022 → May 2026 |
| KTVU | San Francisco, CA | Fox | $1,287,941 | 15 | May 2022 → May 2026 |
| KABC | Los Angeles, CA | ABC | $1,209,720 | 10 | Jun 2022 → Oct 2025 |
| KTLA-TV | Los Angeles, CA | CW | $1,185,899 | 4 | May 2022 → Oct 2024 |
| KTTV | Los Angeles, CA | Fox | $1,014,943 | 8 | Sep 2025 → Oct 2025 |
| KFMB-TV | San Diego, CA | CBS | $882,708 | 21 | Oct 2022 → Oct 2025 |
| KNSD-TV | San Diego, CA | NBC | $782,268 | 17 | Jun 2022 → Oct 2025 |
| KPIX | San Francisco, CA | CBS | $766,962 | 14 | May 2022 → May 2026 |
| KOVR-TV | Sacramento, CA | CBS | $670,820 | 14 | May 2022 → May 2026 |
| KTXL-TV | Sacramento, CA | Fox | $535,067 | 16 | Feb 2024 → May 2026 |
| KGO-TV | San Francisco, CA | ABC | $518,458 | 9 | Dec 2024 → Oct 2025 |
| KNTV | San Jose, CA | NBC | $488,963 | 8 | Sep 2025 → Oct 2025 |
| KCAL-TV | Los Angeles, CA | CBS | $471,984 | 8 | Feb 2024 → Oct 2025 |
Revenue by service category
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Per-category breakdown · cycle-to-date
| Category | Total spend | Txns | Avg check | % of total | Top buyer · share | Last paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other / Unclassified | $3,640,556 | 190 | $19K | 49.9% | EQUALITY CALIFORNIA POLITIC… 73% | 2mo ago |
| Digital | $3,627,885 | 695 | $5K | 49.7% | LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL & TR… 15% | 7w ago |
| Print & Mail | $13,665 | 4 | $3K | 0.2% | EQUALITY CALIFORNIA POLITIC… 100% | 9y ago |
| Travel & Events | $7,066 | 7 | $1K | 0.1% | JACKSON FOR ASSEMBLY 2024; … 50% | 2mo ago |
| Contributions & Transfers | $5,016 | 7 | $717 | 0.1% | EQUALITY CALIFORNIA POLITIC… 120% | 21mo ago |
Client retention
Sticky-relationship signal: how many clients keep coming back across cycles vs one-time buyers.
20
Anchor clients 3+ cycles
$5,835,752 · 79% of revenue
47
Repeat clients 2 cycles
$353,852 · 5% of revenue
247
One-time clients 1 cycle
$1,213,367 · 16% of revenue
Top 20 anchor clients · all-time
| Client | Cycles | All-time spend | Txns | First paid | Last paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUALITY CALIFORNIA POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | 12 | $2,914,718 | 228 | 2004-02-26 | 2026-04-02 |
| LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL & TRANSGENDER (LGBT) CAUCUS LEADERSHIP FUND | 4 | $906,000 | 10 | 2021-05-21 | 2026-04-10 |
| EQUALITY CALIFORNIA VOTES | 3 | $525,923 | 102 | 2019-07-16 | 2024-03-04 |
| CALIFORNIA FEDERATION OF TEACHERS COPE PROP/BALLOT COMMITTEE | 9 | $394,475 | 28 | 2009-04-08 | 2026-02-24 |
| EQUALITY CALIFORNIA ISSUES PAC | 3 | $267,386 | 8 | 2008-07-28 | 2013-07-25 |
| YES FOR MARRIAGE EQUALITY, SPONSORED BY EQUALITY CALIFORNIA | 6 | $253,053 | 14 | 2011-09-20 | 2022-03-18 |
| EQUALITY FOR CALIFORNIA FAMILIES | 4 | $221,962 | 25 | 2004-02-19 | 2010-07-19 |
| 741857 | 3 | $170,000 | 6 | 2022-01-14 | 2026-02-24 |
| 780657 | 6 | $32,250 | 7 | 2005-07-29 | 2026-03-17 |
| ATKINS 2020; RE-ELECT SENATOR | 3 | $24,500 | 8 | 2019-05-22 | 2023-01-26 |
| EQUALITY CALIFORNIA | 4 | $22,500 | 7 | 2021-11-10 | 2026-02-23 |
| YEE FOR CONTROLLER 2018; BETTY | 4 | $21,000 | 5 | 2015-05-05 | 2020-09-03 |
| CALIFORNIA ASSISTED LIVING ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | 5 | $19,000 | 7 | 2017-03-13 | 2026-03-17 |
| 970849 | 3 | $13,500 | 5 | 2022-03-18 | 2026-04-20 |
| 891044 | 3 | $13,000 | 3 | 2019-03-28 | 2022-09-08 |
| GONZALEZ FOR SENATE 2024; LENA | 3 | $12,450 | 11 | 2022-10-31 | 2026-03-03 |
| STONEWALL DEMOCRATIC CLUB OF GREATER SACRAMENTO | 6 | $8,285 | 8 | 2006-05-22 | 2026-02-23 |
| 943103 | 3 | $7,000 | 5 | 2023-02-08 | 2026-03-05 |
| N/A | 4 | $6,000 | 4 | 2009-05-11 | 2015-02-04 |
| LENO FOR SENATE, MARK | 3 | $2,750 | 3 | 2007-01-30 | 2012-05-07 |
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 | $7,401,972 | 100.0% | 313 | |
| Unknown | $1,000 | 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 | 2020-09-16 | 963026 | Other / Unclassified | — | $305,000 |
| Largest all-time | 2022-05-10 | EQUALITY CALIFORNIA POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | Other / Unclassified | — | $200,000 |
| Largest all-time | 2022-05-10 | LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL & TRANSGENDER (LGBT) CAUCUS LEADERSHIP FUND | Other / Unclassified | — | $200,000 |
| Largest all-time | 2016-10-07 | EQUALITY CALIFORNIA POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | Other / Unclassified | Restricted Use Account | $200,000 |
| Largest all-time | 2024-10-03 | LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL & TRANSGENDER (LGBT) CAUCUS LEADERSHIP FUND | Digital | — | $200,000 |
| Largest this cycle | 2026-04-10 | LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL & TRANSGENDER (LGBT) CAUCUS LEADERSHIP FUND | Digital | — | $100,000 |
| Largest this cycle | 2026-02-24 | CALIFORNIA FEDERATION OF TEACHERS COPE PROP/BALLOT COMMITTEE | — | — | $50,000 |
| Largest this cycle | 2026-02-24 | 741857 | Other / Unclassified | — | $50,000 |
| Largest this cycle | 2026-02-24 | EQUALITY CALIFORNIA POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | Other / Unclassified | — | $50,000 |
| Largest this cycle | 2026-03-17 | 780657 | Digital | — | $12,000 |
| Recent | 2026-04-20 | 970849 | — | — | $8,500 |
| Recent | 2026-04-29 | WEBER PIERSON FOR STATE SENATE 2028; DR. AKILAH | — | — | $5,000 |
| Recent | 2026-04-30 | KOUNALAKIS FOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR 2022; RE-ELECT ELENI | — | — | $5,000 |
| Recent | 2026-05-20 | 891394 | — | — | $2,500 |
| Recent | 2026-04-23 | WICKS FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; BUFFY | Digital | Event Sponsorship | $1,549 |