RIVER CITY BUSINESS SERVICES
RIVER CITY BUSINESS SERVICES is a print & mail vendor. In the 2025-2026 cycle RIVER CITY BUSINESS SERVICES was paid $13.60M across 766 client committees, of which $638K 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 |
$12,966,472 | 19,960 rows | 95.3% |
| Independent Expenditures money this entity spent supporting candidates, NOT a committee paying them |
$638,357 | 157 rows | 4.7% |
- Activity span ALL TIME
- Jan 5, 2000 → May 21, 2026
- spans 26.4 years
- Disbursements ALL TIME
- 19,960
- Schedule B + IE rows
- Client committees ALL TIME
- 766
- 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.
Top buyers last 1 months · top 10
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| SWALWELL FOR GOVERNOR 2026; ERIC 1485146 |
$140,709 | 4 |
| VILLARAIGOSA FOR GOVERNOR 2026; ANTONIO 1471635 |
$3,803 | 1 |
| CARRILLO FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; JUAN 1477268 |
$3,035 | 1 |
| ADDIS FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; DAWN 1476973 |
$2,213 | 1 |
| PEREA FOR ASSEMBLY 2026 1479158 |
$1,860 | 1 |
| IQBAL-ZUBAIR FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; FATIMA 1476940 |
$1,804 | 1 |
| PATEL FOR ASSEMBLY 2026 1476942 |
$1,612 | 1 |
| HANEY FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; MATT 1476944 |
$1,601 | 1 |
| LUCAN FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; ERIC 1480086 |
$1,483 | 1 |
| COHEN FOR CALIFORNIA SENATE DISTRICT 10 2026; DAVID 1487288 |
$1,474 | 1 |
Top buyers last 3 months · top 10
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| SWALWELL FOR GOVERNOR 2026; ERIC 1485146 |
$277,356 | 21 |
| VILLARAIGOSA FOR GOVERNOR 2026; ANTONIO 1471635 |
$7,466 | 2 |
| SEO FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; PAUL 1477831 |
$7,284 | 14 |
| 741906 741906 |
$6,285 | 2 |
| CARRILLO FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; JUAN 1477268 |
$4,958 | 2 |
| ADDIS FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; DAWN 1476973 |
$3,754 | 2 |
| HANEY FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; MATT 1476944 |
$3,574 | 2 |
| PEREA FOR ASSEMBLY 2026 1479158 |
$3,307 | 2 |
| RUBIO FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; BLANCA 1477068 |
$2,977 | 2 |
| PATEL FOR ASSEMBLY 2026 1476942 |
$2,940 | 2 |
Top buyers last 6 months · top 10
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| SWALWELL FOR GOVERNOR 2026; ERIC 1485146 |
$301,088 | 27 |
| VILLARAIGOSA FOR GOVERNOR 2026; ANTONIO 1471635 |
$18,964 | 5 |
| CARRILLO FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; JUAN 1477268 |
$10,807 | 5 |
| HANEY FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; MATT 1476944 |
$9,115 | 5 |
| 741906 741906 |
$8,506 | 3 |
| ADDIS FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; DAWN 1476973 |
$8,345 | 5 |
| RUBIO FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; BLANCA 1477068 |
$7,385 | 5 |
| SEO FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; PAUL 1477831 |
$7,284 | 14 |
| SWALWELL, ERIC MICHAEL CA · House DEM |
$7,137 | 15 |
| CALIFORNIANS FOR JOBS AND A STRONG ECONOMY 1275549 |
$7,000 | 5 |
Top buyers last 12 months · top 10
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| SWALWELL FOR GOVERNOR 2026; ERIC 1485146 |
$301,088 | 27 |
| SWALWELL, ERIC MICHAEL CA · House DEM |
$54,072 | 39 |
| VILLARAIGOSA FOR GOVERNOR 2026; ANTONIO 1471635 |
$30,031 | 8 |
| THOMPSON, MIKE MR. CA · House DEM |
$25,611 | 6 |
| GRASSROOTS DEMOCRATS HQ STATE/STOP THE RECALL - A COMMITTEE OPPOSING THE RECALL OF GOVERNOR GAVIN NEWSOM 1440309 |
$25,003 | 13 |
| HANEY FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; MATT 1476944 |
$17,180 | 11 |
| RUBIO FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; BLANCA 1477068 |
$16,351 | 11 |
| CALIFORNIANS FOR JOBS AND A STRONG ECONOMY 1275549 |
$15,400 | 11 |
| ADDIS FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; DAWN 1476973 |
$15,335 | 11 |
| CARRILLO FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; JUAN 1477268 |
$15,239 | 9 |
Top buyers last 18 months · top 10
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| SWALWELL FOR GOVERNOR 2026; ERIC 1485146 |
$301,088 | 27 |
| SWALWELL, ERIC MICHAEL CA · House DEM |
$109,714 | 65 |
| VILLARAIGOSA FOR GOVERNOR 2026; ANTONIO 1471635 |
$51,999 | 14 |
| THOMPSON, MIKE MR. CA · House DEM |
$40,857 | 12 |
| GRAY, ADAM C. CA · House DEM |
$33,184 | 30 |
| GRASSROOTS DEMOCRATS HQ STATE/STOP THE RECALL - A COMMITTEE OPPOSING THE RECALL OF GOVERNOR GAVIN NEWSOM 1440309 |
$25,003 | 13 |
| RUBIO FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; BLANCA 1477068 |
$23,452 | 17 |
| HANEY FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; MATT 1476944 |
$22,809 | 17 |
| CALIFORNIANS FOR JOBS AND A STRONG ECONOMY 1275549 |
$19,600 | 14 |
| 741906 741906 |
$19,220 | 5 |
Top buyers last 24 months · top 10
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| SWALWELL FOR GOVERNOR 2026; ERIC 1485146 |
$301,088 | 27 |
| SWALWELL, ERIC MICHAEL CA · House DEM |
$159,204 | 91 |
| GRAY, ADAM C. CA · House DEM |
$91,555 | 58 |
| VILLARAIGOSA FOR GOVERNOR 2026; ANTONIO 1471635 |
$70,413 | 19 |
| THOMPSON, MIKE MR. CA · House DEM |
$60,876 | 18 |
| MORSE, JESSICA CA · House DEM |
$44,033 | 17 |
| 741906 741906 |
$34,017 | 11 |
| CALIFORNIANS FOR JOBS AND A STRONG ECONOMY 1275549 |
$28,000 | 20 |
| GRASSROOTS DEMOCRATS HQ STATE/STOP THE RECALL - A COMMITTEE OPPOSING THE RECALL OF GOVERNOR GAVIN NEWSOM 1440309 |
$25,003 | 13 |
| RUBIO FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; BLANCA 1477068 |
$23,829 | 18 |
By party
Revenue by party
| Party | Amount | % |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | $1,891,181 | 13.90% |
| Republican | $0 | 0.00% |
| Non-partisan | $11,713,647 | 86.10% |
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 | $128K | 183 | ERVIN FOR STATE SENATE 2016 17% | Print & Mail 100% | $128K | — |
| 2017 | Q1 | 2018 | $14K | 39 | THOMPSON, MIKE MR. 55% | Print & Mail 100% | $14K | — |
| 2017 | Q2 | 2016 | $84K | 143 | TUCK FOR STATE SUPERINTENDE… 16% | Print & Mail 100% | $212K | — |
| 2017 | Q2 | 2018 | $25K | 66 | THOMPSON, MIKE MR. 40% | Print & Mail 100% | $39K | — |
| 2017 | Q3 | 2016 | $107K | 146 | BECKLES FOR ASSEMBLY 2018, … 19% | Print & Mail 100% | $319K | — |
| 2017 | Q3 | 2018 | $45K | 99 | C00652107 26% | Print & Mail 100% | $84K | — |
| 2017 | Q4 | 2016 | $126K | 196 | TUCK FOR STATE SUPERINTENDE… 18% | Print & Mail 100% | $445K | — |
| 2017 | Q4 | 2018 | $52K | 93 | C00652107 20% | Print & Mail 100% | $136K | — |
| 2018 | Q1 | 2018 | $126K | 248 | MORSE, JESSICA 13% | Print & Mail 100% | $262K | — |
| 2018 | Q2 | 2018 | $197K | 270 | MORSE, JESSICA 13% | Print & Mail 100% | $459K | — |
| 2018 | Q3 | 2018 | $200K | 230 | MORSE, JESSICA 21% | Print & Mail 100% | $660K | — |
| 2018 | Q4 | 2018 | $224K | 269 | COMMITTEE TO INCREASE VOTIN… 23% | Print & Mail 100% | $884K | — |
| 2019 | Q1 | 2018 | $86K | 144 | PETRIE-NORRIS FOR ASSEMBLY … 38% | Print & Mail 100% | $970K | -33% |
| 2019 | Q1 | 2020 | $22K | 34 | THOMPSON, MIKE MR. 45% | Print & Mail 100% | $22K | +57% |
| 2019 | Q2 | 2018 | $57K | 132 | TING FOR ASSEMBLY 2020; PHIL 9% | Print & Mail 100% | $1.03M | -33% |
| 2019 | Q2 | 2020 | $29K | 35 | AMMAR CAMPA-NAJJAR FOR CONG… 39% | Print & Mail 100% | $51K | +16% |
| 2019 | Q3 | 2018 | $52K | 110 | DODD FOR SENATE 2020; BILL 10% | Print & Mail 100% | $1.08M | -51% |
| 2019 | Q3 | 2020 | $41K | 41 | AMMAR CAMPA-NAJJAR FOR CONG… 45% | Print & Mail 100% | $92K | -9% |
| 2019 | Q4 | 2018 | $62K | 124 | DODD FOR SENATE 2020; BILL 8% | Print & Mail 100% | $1.14M | -51% |
| 2019 | Q4 | 2020 | $44K | 52 | AMMAR CAMPA-NAJJAR FOR CONG… 44% | Print & Mail 100% | $135K | -17% |
| 2020 | Q1 | 2020 | $213K | 239 | CARBAJAL, SALUD O. 22% | Print & Mail 100% | $349K | +69% |
| 2020 | Q2 | 2020 | $89K | 178 | AMMAR CAMPA-NAJJAR FOR CONG… 25% | Print & Mail 100% | $438K | -55% |
| 2020 | Q3 | 2020 | $179K | 227 | AMMAR CAMPA-NAJJAR FOR CONG… 22% | Print & Mail 100% | $616K | -11% |
| 2020 | Q4 | 2020 | $286K | 218 | AMMAR CAMPA-NAJJAR FOR CONG… 27% | Print & Mail 100% | $902K | +27% |
| 2021 | Q1 | 2020 | $84K | 142 | NEWMAN FOR SENATE 2020; JOSH 18% | Print & Mail 100% | $986K | -3% |
| 2021 | Q1 | 2022 | $36K | 36 | C00762856 35% | Print & Mail 100% | $36K | +62% |
| 2021 | Q2 | 2020 | $59K | 102 | 741906 10% | Print & Mail 100% | $1.04M | +4% |
| 2021 | Q2 | 2022 | $20K | 30 | THOMPSON, MIKE MR. 37% | Print & Mail 100% | $56K | -32% |
| 2021 | Q3 | 2020 | $55K | 121 | 741906 8% | Print & Mail 100% | $1.1M | +5% |
| 2021 | Q3 | 2022 | $16K | 32 | THOMPSON, MIKE MR. 41% | Print & Mail 100% | $72K | -60% |
| 2021 | Q4 | 2020 | $54K | 127 | MC GUIRE FOR STATE SENATE 2… 8% | Print & Mail 100% | $1.15M | -12% |
| 2021 | Q4 | 2022 | $21K | 34 | THOMPSON, MIKE MR. 35% | Print & Mail 100% | $93K | -52% |
| 2022 | Q1 | 2022 | $83K | 174 | THOMPSON, MIKE MR. 12% | Print & Mail 100% | $176K | -61% |
| 2022 | Q2 | 2022 | $125K | 179 | GOMEZ FOR ASSEMBLY 2022 SPE… 8% | Print & Mail 100% | $301K | +41% |
| 2022 | Q3 | 2022 | $98K | 206 | THOMPSON, MIKE MR. 8% | Print & Mail 100% | $398K | -45% |
| 2022 | Q4 | 2022 | $439K | 503 | WORKER POWER PAC 65% | Print & Mail 100% | $838K | +54% |
| 2023 | Q1 | 2022 | $72K | 148 | 741906 8% | Print & Mail 100% | $909K | -14% |
| 2023 | Q1 | 2024 | $25K | 16 | C00773762 34% | Print & Mail 100% | $25K | -32% |
| 2023 | Q2 | 2022 | $57K | 128 | RUBIO FOR ASSEMBLY 2024; BL… 7% | Print & Mail 100% | $966K | -3% |
| 2023 | Q2 | 2024 | $29K | 33 | SWALWELL, ERIC MICHAEL 56% | Print & Mail 100% | $53K | +47% |
| 2023 | Q3 | 2022 | $80K | 154 | 741906 8% | Print & Mail 100% | $1.05M | +46% |
| 2023 | Q3 | 2024 | $41K | 42 | SWALWELL, ERIC MICHAEL 37% | Print & Mail 100% | $94K | +153% |
| 2023 | Q4 | 2022 | $58K | 125 | 741906 8% | Print & Mail 100% | $1.1M | +6% |
| 2023 | Q4 | 2024 | $58K | 46 | SWALWELL, ERIC MICHAEL 37% | Print & Mail 100% | $153K | +177% |
| 2024 | Q1 | 2024 | $184K | 194 | SWALWELL, ERIC MICHAEL 9% | Print & Mail 100% | $336K | +120% |
| 2024 | Q2 | 2024 | $147K | 188 | GRAY, ADAM C. 12% | Print & Mail 100% | $483K | +18% |
| 2024 | Q3 | 2024 | $186K | 189 | GRAY, ADAM C. 15% | Print & Mail 100% | $668K | +90% |
| 2024 | Q4 | 2024 | $298K | 251 | GRAY, ADAM C. 16% | Print & Mail 100% | $966K | -32% |
| 2025 | Q1 | 2024 | $92K | 180 | VILLARAIGOSA FOR GOVERNOR 2… 12% | Print & Mail 100% | $1.06M | +29% |
| 2025 | Q1 | 2026 | $49K | 73 | SWALWELL, ERIC MICHAEL 56% | Wages & Payroll 60% | $49K | +101% |
| 2025 | Q2 | 2024 | $90K | 176 | VILLARAIGOSA FOR GOVERNOR 2… 12% | Print & Mail 100% | $1.15M | +58% |
| 2025 | Q2 | 2026 | $43K | 43 | SWALWELL, ERIC MICHAEL 57% | Wages & Payroll 70% | $92K | +50% |
| 2025 | Q3 | 2024 | $114K | 179 | VILLARAIGOSA FOR GOVERNOR 2… 7% | Print & Mail 99% | $1.26M | +43% |
| 2025 | Q3 | 2026 | $44K | 38 | SWALWELL, ERIC MICHAEL 54% | Wages & Payroll 54% | $137K | +7% |
| 2025 | Q4 | 2024 | $130K | 212 | GRASSROOTS DEMOCRATS HQ STA… 17% | Print & Mail 99% | $1.39M | +126% |
| 2025 | Q4 | 2026 | $50K | 42 | SWALWELL, ERIC MICHAEL 38% | Print & Mail 61% | $187K | -14% |
| 2026 | Q1 | 2026 | $161K | 211 | SWALWELL FOR GOVERNOR 2026;… 15% | Print & Mail 71% | $348K | -12% |
| 2026 | Q2 | 2026 | $370K | 139 | SWALWELL FOR GOVERNOR 2026;… 75% | Print & Mail 46% | $718K | +152% |
Revenue by service category
| Category | Total spend | Txns | Avg check | % of total | Top buyer · share | Last paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Print & Mail | $11,209,714 | 19,126 | $586 | 87.1% | WORKER POWER PAC 3% | 6w ago |
| Other / Unclassified | $1,047,261 | 277 | $4K | 8.1% | ANGELIDES 2006 20% | 6y ago |
| Wages & Payroll | $475,776 | 376 | $1K | 3.7% | ORGANIZATION OF LOS ANGELES… 33% | 2w ago |
| Field & Voter Contact | $126,434 | 40 | $3K | 1.0% | COMMUNITY CIVIC PARTICIPATI… 99% | 19y ago |
| Fundraising | $2,853 | 30 | $95 | 0.0% | PADILLA, ALEX 100% | 2mo ago |
| Legal & Compliance | $500 | 1 | $500 | 0.0% | FTC PAC 100% | 2mo ago |
| Software & Tech | $306 | 2 | $153 | 0.0% | MORSE, JESSICA 100% | 2mo ago |
| Admin & Office | $281 | 8 | $35 | 0.0% | 983468 100% | 23y 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THOMPSON, MIKE MR. | 5 | $330,417 | 108 | 2017-01-03 | 2025-12-03 |
| 741666 | 10 | $281,567 | 791 | 2000-02-24 | 2019-06-27 |
| AMMAR CAMPA-NAJJAR FOR CONGRESS | 3 | $229,092 | 53 | 2019-02-20 | 2025-02-14 |
| MORSE, JESSICA | 5 | $201,474 | 92 | 2017-10-31 | 2026-03-11 |
| CALIFORNIANS FOR VOTER TURNOUT, EDUCATION & REGISTRATION | 9 | $143,739 | 184 | 2009-08-25 | 2025-12-04 |
| CALIFORNIANS FOR JOBS AND A STRONG ECONOMY | 6 | $137,518 | 98 | 2016-01-04 | 2026-05-12 |
| CALIFORNIA VOTE PROJECT 2014 | 8 | $101,801 | 140 | 2008-07-02 | 2022-06-27 |
| 741906 | 6 | $89,994 | 38 | 2017-12-29 | 2026-04-29 |
| 831693 | 14 | $87,265 | 257 | 2000-03-13 | 2026-05-08 |
| CALIFORNIA VOTER REGISTRATION 2002 - STATE ACCOUNT | 9 | $85,903 | 290 | 2001-06-07 | 2016-11-03 |
| 741817 | 5 | $80,508 | 85 | 2010-01-15 | 2018-08-02 |
| 742091 | 7 | $74,718 | 74 | 2012-12-14 | 2025-08-22 |
| 742552 | 11 | $70,656 | 85 | 2006-12-08 | 2026-04-29 |
| LOCKYER COMMITTEE, THE | 3 | $64,708 | 56 | 2002-01-10 | 2007-10-08 |
| 983468 | 3 | $64,027 | 214 | 2000-07-29 | 2004-01-12 |
| 940871 | 10 | $58,912 | 165 | 2008-12-31 | 2026-05-08 |
| O'CONNELL 2002 | 3 | $58,255 | 16 | 2001-07-29 | 2004-08-02 |
| 761414 | 7 | $53,554 | 92 | 2011-07-31 | 2026-05-12 |
| SWANSON FOR SENATE 2016 | 7 | $51,138 | 113 | 2012-07-05 | 2025-12-22 |
| LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL & TRANSGENDER (LGBT) CAUCUS LEADERSHIP FUND | 9 | $51,029 | 151 | 2011-07-11 | 2026-05-12 |
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 | $12,306,090 | 94.9% | 721 | |
| AZ | $345,066 | 2.7% | 1 | |
| Unknown | $283,958 | 2.2% | 39 | |
| DC | $24,474 | 0.2% | 3 | |
| TX | $5,015 | 0.0% | 1 | |
| CO | $1,868 | 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 | 2014-10-20 | SOLORIO SENATE 2014 SPONSORED BY LABOR AND PUBLIC SAFETY ORGANIZATIONS, WORKING FAMILIES FOR | Print & Mail | Paid Staff for Field Campaign | $152,709 |
| Largest all-time | 2006-01-31 | ALLIANCE FOR A BETTER CALIFORNIA, SPONSORED BY EDUCATORS, FIREFIGHTERS, SCHOOL EMPLOYEES, HEALTH CARE GIVERS, CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS, AND LABOR ORGANIZATIONS | Other / Unclassified | — | $135,258 |
| Largest all-time | 2026-05-21 | SWALWELL FOR GOVERNOR 2026; ERIC | Wages & Payroll | Payroll Tax | $117,280 |
| Largest all-time | 2006-05-25 | ANGELIDES 2006 | Other / Unclassified | — | $95,153 |
| Largest all-time | 2007-01-31 | ANGELIDES 2006 | Other / Unclassified | — | $74,061 |
| Largest this cycle | 2026-05-21 | SWALWELL FOR GOVERNOR 2026; ERIC | Wages & Payroll | Payroll Taxes | $19,757 |
| Largest this cycle | 2026-04-23 | SWALWELL FOR GOVERNOR 2026; ERIC | Print & Mail | Payroll Taxes | $18,070 |
| Largest this cycle | 2026-04-23 | SWALWELL FOR GOVERNOR 2026; ERIC | Print & Mail | Payroll Taxes | $17,722 |
| Largest this cycle | 2026-04-23 | SWALWELL FOR GOVERNOR 2026; ERIC | Print & Mail | Payroll Taxes | $17,147 |
| Recent | 2026-05-21 | SWALWELL FOR GOVERNOR 2026; ERIC | Wages & Payroll | Payroll Fee | $3,484 |
| Recent | 2026-05-15 | SEO FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; PAUL | Wages & Payroll | Payroll Taxes | $708 |
| Recent | 2026-05-21 | SWALWELL FOR GOVERNOR 2026; ERIC | Wages & Payroll | Payroll Fee | $189 |