KGS Research, Inc.
$4.97M
2025-2026 cycle
KGS Research, Inc. is a political services vendor. In the 2025-2026 cycle KGS Research, Inc. was paid $4.97M across 154 client committees.
Part I Identity
Stable facts about this entity. These figures do not change as you adjust the timeframe in Part II.
- Activity span ALL TIME
- Mar 21, 2018 → May 15, 2026
- spans 8.2 years
- Disbursements ALL TIME
- 396
- Schedule B rows
- Client committees ALL TIME
- 154
- 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
$1.40M
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 4
VIEW 2 TABLE EXPORTABLE
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| UBER INNOVATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE 1439102 |
$40,000 | 1 |
| GOLDSMITH FOR STATE SENATE 2026; BRIAN 1480404 |
$36,134 | 2 |
| KEEPING CALIFORNIANS WORKING, A COALITION OF EDUCATORS, INSURANCE AGENTS, TECHNOLOGY, ENERGY, AND HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS 1365806 |
$1,903 | 1 |
| HOUSING PROVIDERS FOR RESPONSIBLE SOLUTIONS, SPONSORED BY HOUSING PROVIDERS 1446977 |
$1,903 | 1 |
VIEW 1 DIAGRAM DECORATIVE
Top buyers last 3 months · top 10
VIEW 2 TABLE EXPORTABLE
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| UBER INNOVATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE 1439102 |
$97,170 | 3 |
| CALIFORNIANS FOR THE PEOPLE, SPONSORED BY BUSINESS OWNERS AND CONCERNED CITIZENS 1489677 |
$45,960 | 3 |
| HOUSING PROVIDERS FOR RESPONSIBLE SOLUTIONS, SPONSORED BY HOUSING PROVIDERS 1446977 |
$45,570 | 5 |
| 980020 980020 |
$43,706 | 3 |
| GOLDSMITH FOR STATE SENATE 2026; BRIAN 1480404 |
$36,134 | 2 |
| 960895 960895 |
$33,964 | 2 |
| SWALWELL FOR GOVERNOR 2026; CALIFORNIANS FOR A FIGHTER IN SUPPORT OF ERIC 1488732 |
$33,016 | 2 |
| 911819 911819 |
$32,011 | 4 |
| GROW CALIFORNIA 1483808 |
$26,820 | 2 |
| 741504 741504 |
$25,244 | 2 |
VIEW 1 DIAGRAM DECORATIVE
Top buyers last 6 months · top 10
VIEW 2 TABLE EXPORTABLE
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| UBER INNOVATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE 1439102 |
$97,170 | 3 |
| A MORE AFFORDABLE CALIFORNIA, SPONSORED BY UBER 1484835 |
$80,307 | 2 |
| CALIFORNIANS FOR THE PEOPLE, SPONSORED BY BUSINESS OWNERS AND CONCERNED CITIZENS 1489677 |
$45,960 | 3 |
| HOUSING PROVIDERS FOR RESPONSIBLE SOLUTIONS, SPONSORED BY HOUSING PROVIDERS 1446977 |
$45,570 | 5 |
| 980020 980020 |
$43,706 | 3 |
| GOLDSMITH FOR STATE SENATE 2026; BRIAN 1480404 |
$36,134 | 2 |
| 960895 960895 |
$33,964 | 2 |
| SWALWELL FOR GOVERNOR 2026; CALIFORNIANS FOR A FIGHTER IN SUPPORT OF ERIC 1488732 |
$33,016 | 2 |
| 911819 911819 |
$32,011 | 4 |
| VILLARAIGOSA FOR GOVERNOR 2026; ANTONIO 1471635 |
$29,464 | 1 |
VIEW 1 DIAGRAM DECORATIVE
Top buyers last 12 months · top 10
VIEW 2 TABLE EXPORTABLE
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| UBER INNOVATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE 1439102 |
$122,670 | 4 |
| A MORE AFFORDABLE CALIFORNIA, SPONSORED BY UBER 1484835 |
$80,307 | 2 |
| 741504 741504 |
$60,959 | 3 |
| NPH ACTION FUND 1387772 |
$60,891 | 5 |
| CAMPAIGN FOR A SAFE AND HEALTHY CALIFORNIA, SPONSORED BY ENVIRONMENTAL AND HEALTH ORGANIZATIONS 1460932 |
$49,630 | 1 |
| CA HOMES COMMITTEE 1481256 |
$46,359 | 2 |
| CALIFORNIANS FOR THE PEOPLE, SPONSORED BY BUSINESS OWNERS AND CONCERNED CITIZENS 1489677 |
$45,960 | 3 |
| HOUSING PROVIDERS FOR RESPONSIBLE SOLUTIONS, SPONSORED BY HOUSING PROVIDERS 1446977 |
$45,570 | 5 |
| 980020 980020 |
$43,706 | 3 |
| INITIATIVE DEFENSE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE SPONSORED BY CONSUMER ATTORNEYS OF CALIFORNIA 1275672 |
$43,086 | 2 |
VIEW 1 DIAGRAM DECORATIVE
Top buyers last 18 months · top 10
VIEW 2 TABLE EXPORTABLE
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| UBER INNOVATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE 1439102 |
$122,670 | 4 |
| NPH ACTION FUND 1387772 |
$95,856 | 8 |
| A MORE AFFORDABLE CALIFORNIA, SPONSORED BY UBER 1484835 |
$80,307 | 2 |
| CAMPAIGN FOR A SAFE AND HEALTHY CALIFORNIA, SPONSORED BY ENVIRONMENTAL AND HEALTH ORGANIZATIONS 1460932 |
$78,594 | 2 |
| 741504 741504 |
$60,959 | 3 |
| CA HOMES COMMITTEE 1481256 |
$46,359 | 2 |
| CALIFORNIANS FOR THE PEOPLE, SPONSORED BY BUSINESS OWNERS AND CONCERNED CITIZENS 1489677 |
$45,960 | 3 |
| VILLARAIGOSA FOR GOVERNOR 2026; ANTONIO 1471635 |
$45,824 | 2 |
| HOUSING PROVIDERS FOR RESPONSIBLE SOLUTIONS, SPONSORED BY HOUSING PROVIDERS 1446977 |
$45,570 | 5 |
| 980020 980020 |
$43,706 | 3 |
VIEW 1 DIAGRAM DECORATIVE
Top buyers last 24 months · top 10
VIEW 2 TABLE EXPORTABLE
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| UBER INNOVATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE 1439102 |
$122,670 | 4 |
| ALLIANCE FOR A BETTER CALIFORNIA 2012, EDUCATORS, FIREFIGHTERS, SCHOOL EMPLOYEES, HEALTH CARE GIVERS AND LABOR ORGANIZATIONS 1340076 |
$114,226 | 8 |
| NPH ACTION FUND 1387772 |
$104,181 | 9 |
| CALIFORNIANS FOR RESPONSIBLE HOUSING, SPONSORED BY CALIFORNIA APARTMENT ASSOCIATION 1421884 |
$101,629 | 9 |
| YES ON 35 - PROTECT OUR HEALTHCARE, A COALITION OF FIRST RESPONDERS, HEALTHCARE WORKERS, DOCTORS, NON-PROFIT COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS AND HOSPITALS 1462573 |
$88,625 | 5 |
| A MORE AFFORDABLE CALIFORNIA, SPONSORED BY UBER 1484835 |
$80,307 | 2 |
| CAMPAIGN FOR A SAFE AND HEALTHY CALIFORNIA, SPONSORED BY ENVIRONMENTAL AND HEALTH ORGANIZATIONS 1460932 |
$78,594 | 2 |
| VILLARAIGOSA FOR GOVERNOR 2026; ANTONIO 1471635 |
$72,717 | 3 |
| YES ON PROP 2, CALIFORNIANS FOR QUALITY SCHOOLS, SPONSORED BY NONPROFIT EDUCATION, LABOR AND BUSINESS ASSOCIATIONS 1473035 |
$62,689 | 3 |
| 741504 741504 |
$60,959 | 3 |
By party
| Party | Amount | % |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | $0 | 0.00% |
| Republican | $0 | 0.00% |
| Non-partisan | $4,973,384 | 100.00% |
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 · 9 years
Per-quarter totals
| Year | Q | Cycle | Total | Txns | Top buyer · share | Top category · share | Cum. (cycle) | YoY % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Q1 | 2018 | $16K | 1 | CALIFORNIANS FOR JOBS AND A… 100% | Strategy & Research 100% | $16K | — |
| 2018 | Q2 | 2018 | $49K | 1 | MILLION MORE VOTERS, SPONSO… 100% | Other / Unclassified 100% | $65K | — |
| 2018 | Q4 | 2018 | $53K | 5 | KOUNALAKIS FOR LIEUTENANT G… 37% | Other / Unclassified 67% | $117K | — |
| 2019 | Q1 | 2018 | $34K | 3 | 881029 47% | Other / Unclassified 85% | $152K | — |
| 2019 | Q2 | 2018 | $6K | 1 | SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATI… 100% | Strategy & Research 100% | $158K | — |
| 2019 | Q4 | 2018 | $24K | 6 | MILLION MORE VOTERS, SPONSO… 29% | Other / Unclassified 72% | $182K | — |
| 2020 | Q1 | 2020 | $107K | 20 | NURSES AND EDUCATORS FOR A … 18% | Other / Unclassified 50% | $107K | +593% |
| 2020 | Q3 | 2020 | $190K | 6 | MILLION MORE VOTERS, SPONSO… 83% | Software & Tech 85% | $297K | — |
| 2020 | Q4 | 2020 | $123K | 11 | NEWSOM FOR CALIFORNIA GOVER… 25% | Strategy & Research 42% | $420K | +133% |
| 2021 | Q1 | 2020 | $10K | 1 | 980020 100% | Other / Unclassified 100% | $430K | -71% |
| 2021 | Q2 | 2020 | $73K | 5 | CALIFORNIANS TO PROTECT PAT… 27% | Other / Unclassified 52% | $503K | +1061% |
| 2021 | Q3 | 2020 | $106K | 10 | NEWSOM; STOP THE REPUBLICAN… 47% | Other / Unclassified 74% | $609K | — |
| 2021 | Q4 | 2020 | $20K | 2 | CALIFORNIA SCHOOL BOARDS AS… 70% | Other / Unclassified 100% | $630K | -15% |
| 2022 | Q1 | 2022 | $109K | 8 | 743579 25% | Other / Unclassified 82% | $109K | +1% |
| 2022 | Q2 | 2022 | $625K | 44 | MILLION MORE VOTERS, SPONSO… 16% | Other / Unclassified 62% | $734K | — |
| 2022 | Q3 | 2022 | $276K | 28 | CALIFORNIA INDIAN TRIBES TO… 18% | Other / Unclassified 74% | $1.01M | +45% |
| 2022 | Q4 | 2022 | $336K | 32 | CALIFORNIA INDIAN TRIBES TO… 24% | Other / Unclassified 82% | $1.35M | +173% |
| 2023 | Q1 | 2022 | $38K | 2 | NEWSOM BALLOT MEASURE COMMI… 70% | Other / Unclassified 70% | $1.38M | +282% |
| 2023 | Q2 | 2022 | $51K | 2 | CAMPAIGN FOR A SAFE AND HEA… 54% | Other / Unclassified 100% | $1.44M | -30% |
| 2023 | Q3 | 2022 | $28K | 3 | RIVAS BALLOT MEASURE COMMIT… 69% | Strategy & Research 69% | $1.46M | -74% |
| 2023 | Q4 | 2022 | $224K | 21 | 980020 22% | Other / Unclassified 52% | $1.69M | +995% |
| 2024 | Q1 | 2024 | $143K | 12 | BRIGHTER FUTURE FOR ALL 18% | Other / Unclassified 90% | $143K | +31% |
| 2024 | Q2 | 2024 | $224K | 15 | ALLIANCE FOR A BETTER CALIF… 53% | Software & Tech 53% | $367K | -64% |
| 2024 | Q3 | 2024 | $335K | 23 | YES ON PROP 2, CALIFORNIANS… 18% | Other / Unclassified 90% | $703K | +22% |
| 2024 | Q4 | 2024 | $273K | 24 | YES ON 34, PROTECT PATIENTS… 21% | Other / Unclassified 78% | $975K | -19% |
| 2025 | Q1 | 2024 | $56K | 3 | CAMPAIGN FOR A SAFE AND HEA… 52% | Other / Unclassified 100% | $1.03M | +46% |
| 2025 | Q2 | 2024 | $108K | 7 | NPH ACTION FUND 32% | Other / Unclassified 93% | $1.14M | +109% |
| 2025 | Q3 | 2024 | $261K | 15 | CAMPAIGN FOR A SAFE AND HEA… 19% | Other / Unclassified 88% | $1.4M | +839% |
| 2025 | Q4 | 2024 | $99K | 5 | UBER INNOVATION POLITICAL A… 26% | Other / Unclassified 53% | $1.5M | -56% |
| 2026 | Q1 | 2026 | $422K | 32 | A MORE AFFORDABLE CALIFORNI… 19% | Other / Unclassified 74% | $422K | +195% |
| 2026 | Q2 | 2026 | $553K | 46 | UBER INNOVATION POLITICAL A… 18% | Strategy & Research 19% | $976K | +147% |
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 | $3,110,739 | 250 | $12K | 69.6% | CALIFORNIA INDIAN TRIBES TO… 8% | 8w ago |
| Strategy & Research | $718,134 | 66 | $11K | 16.1% | 980020 12% | 4w ago |
| Software & Tech | $591,735 | 36 | $16K | 13.2% | MILLION MORE VOTERS, SPONSO… 42% | 9mo ago |
| Admin & Office | $26,591 | 3 | $9K | 0.6% | 743579 48% | 3y ago |
| Print & Mail | $22,492 | 2 | $11K | 0.5% | CALIFORNIA ALLIANCE, A COAL… 50% | 20mo ago |
| Field & Voter Contact | $18,906 | 2 | $9K | 0.4% | MAHAN FOR GOVERNOR 2026; DE… 78% | 6w ago |
| Contributions & Transfers | -$16,004 | 2 | $-8K | -0.4% | KEEPING CALIFORNIANS WORKIN… 0% | 3y ago |
Client retention
Sticky-relationship signal: how many clients keep coming back across cycles vs one-time buyers.
11
Anchor clients 3+ cycles
$1,108,445 · 22% of revenue
21
Repeat clients 2 cycles
$1,419,726 · 29% of revenue
122
One-time clients 1 cycle
$2,445,213 · 49% of revenue
Top 11 anchor clients · all-time
| Client | Cycles | All-time spend | Txns | First paid | Last paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MILLION MORE VOTERS, SPONSORED BY THE CALIFORNIA LABOR FEDERATION, AFL-CIO | 4 | $339,921 | 14 | 2018-06-28 | 2026-03-02 |
| 980020 | 4 | $268,157 | 25 | 2018-10-22 | 2026-03-23 |
| CALIFORNIA ALLIANCE, A COALITION OF CONSUMER ATTORNEYS AND CONSERVATIONISTS. | 3 | $92,978 | 9 | 2022-09-09 | 2026-04-20 |
| KEEPING CALIFORNIANS WORKING, A COALITION OF EDUCATORS, INSURANCE AGENTS, TECHNOLOGY, ENERGY, AND HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS | 3 | $91,572 | 14 | 2019-12-19 | 2026-05-11 |
| 960895 | 3 | $66,801 | 6 | 2020-09-23 | 2026-05-08 |
| CALIFORNIANS FOR JOBS AND A STRONG ECONOMY | 3 | $66,433 | 9 | 2018-03-21 | 2026-05-08 |
| DIGNITY CALIFORNIA SEIU-ULTCW LOCAL 6434 | 3 | $45,948 | 5 | 2019-02-01 | 2024-10-11 |
| 911819 | 3 | $39,411 | 6 | 2019-12-17 | 2026-04-21 |
| CALIFORNIA TEACHERS ASSOCIATION INDEPENDENT EXPENDITURE COMMITTEE FOR 2010 | 3 | $38,078 | 4 | 2020-01-28 | 2026-04-14 |
| SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION LOCAL 1021 ISSUES PAC | 3 | $30,285 | 3 | 2019-05-06 | 2025-12-10 |
| SMART JUSTICE CALIFORNIA ACTION FUND | 3 | $28,863 | 4 | 2023-10-27 | 2026-03-04 |
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 | $4,973,384 | 100.0% | 154 |
Notable disbursements
5 largest all-time · 5 largest in the current cycle · 5 most recent. Each row earns its place.