STARBUCKS
STARBUCKS is a travel & events vendor. In the 2025-2026 cycle STARBUCKS was paid $480K across 1,117 client committees, of which $4K 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 |
$476,810 | 8,914 rows | 99.2% |
| Independent Expenditures money this entity spent supporting candidates, NOT a committee paying them |
$3,610 | 79 rows | 0.8% |
- Activity span ALL TIME
- May 23, 2000 → May 21, 2026
- spans 26.0 years
- Disbursements ALL TIME
- 8,914
- Schedule B + IE rows
- Client committees ALL TIME
- 1,117
- 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 5
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| RUBIO FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; BLANCA 1477068 |
$100 | 1 |
| STEYER FOR GOVERNOR 2026 1485077 |
$46 | 3 |
| ORTEGA-TORO FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; LIZ 1476938 |
$39 | 3 |
| TEXAS REALTORS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE 00015487 |
$14 | 1 |
| DUNCAN FOR SENATE 2026; CHRIS 1485389 |
$12 | 1 |
Top buyers last 3 months · top 10
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| RUBIO FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; BLANCA 1477068 |
$350 | 3 |
| LIGON BRETT HONORABLE 00063334 |
$220 | 1 |
| PULIDO FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; MARK 1480471 |
$186 | 1 |
| LOWENTHAL FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; JOSH 1477066 |
$163 | 2 |
| DUNCAN FOR SENATE 2026; CHRIS 1485389 |
$135 | 12 |
| ORTEGA-TORO FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; LIZ 1476938 |
$132 | 11 |
| QUIRK-SILVA FOR ASSEMBLY 2024; SHARON 1456932 |
$110 | 1 |
| GARZA JR NOE D MR 00089903 |
$108 | 2 |
| STEYER FOR GOVERNOR 2026 1485077 |
$46 | 3 |
| ALLEN JR LAWRENCE A HONORABLE SKULLY 00056010 |
$42 | 1 |
Top buyers last 6 months · top 10
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| RUBIO FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; BLANCA 1477068 |
$702 | 5 |
| LOWENTHAL FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; JOSH 1477066 |
$363 | 4 |
| BONITA UNIFIED DEMOCRATIC COUNCIL 1277431 |
$360 | 1 |
| DUNCAN FOR BOARD OF EQUALIZATION 2026; CHRIS 1479210 |
$357 | 27 |
| LIGON BRETT HONORABLE 00063334 |
$275 | 2 |
| LUBBOCK COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY CEC 00055780 |
$200 | 1 |
| HARRIS DAVILA CAROLINE HONORABLE 00085754 |
$191 | 8 |
| PULIDO FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; MARK 1480471 |
$186 | 1 |
| PRESTON, WILLIE JUNIOR MR IL · House DEM |
$175 | 7 |
| ORTEGA-TORO FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; LIZ 1476938 |
$174 | 17 |
Top buyers last 12 months · top 10
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| DUNCAN FOR BOARD OF EQUALIZATION 2026; CHRIS 1479210 |
$1,459 | 87 |
| RUBIO FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; BLANCA 1477068 |
$1,212 | 9 |
| 810163 810163 |
$869 | 2 |
| MCCORMICK, RICHARD DEAN DR. GA · House REP |
$821 | 38 |
| LOWENTHAL FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; JOSH 1477066 |
$763 | 8 |
| ORDAZ PEREZ CLAUDIA HONORABLE 00084239 |
$600 | 6 |
| BONITA UNIFIED DEMOCRATIC COUNCIL 1277431 |
$550 | 2 |
| KHANNA, ROHIT CA · House DEM |
$546 | 35 |
| MARTINEZ FISCHER TREY HONORABLE 00040542 |
$502 | 18 |
| TEXAS REALTORS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE 00015487 |
$493 | 7 |
Top buyers last 18 months · top 10
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| RUBIO FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; BLANCA 1477068 |
$1,840 | 14 |
| DUNCAN FOR BOARD OF EQUALIZATION 2026; CHRIS 1479210 |
$1,624 | 93 |
| AMERICANS FOR LEGISLATING EXCELLENCE PAC C00641142 |
$1,500 | 43 |
| ORDAZ PEREZ CLAUDIA HONORABLE 00084239 |
$1,300 | 13 |
| GIVING WILLINGLY EMPOWERING NATIONALLY PAC C00431478 |
$1,074 | 12 |
| FRIENDS OF DONNA CAMPBELL 00068678 |
$1,067 | 43 |
| MCCORMICK, RICHARD DEAN DR. GA · House REP |
$986 | 48 |
| LOWENTHAL FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; JOSH 1477066 |
$963 | 10 |
| 810163 810163 |
$869 | 2 |
| MARTINEZ FISCHER TREY HONORABLE 00040542 |
$802 | 21 |
Top buyers last 24 months · top 10
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| HORSFORD, STEVEN ALEXZANDER NV · House DEM |
$2,525 | 86 |
| AMERICANS FOR LEGISLATING EXCELLENCE PAC C00641142 |
$2,380 | 61 |
| ORDAZ PEREZ CLAUDIA HONORABLE 00084239 |
$2,000 | 20 |
| RUBIO FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; BLANCA 1477068 |
$1,840 | 14 |
| DUNCAN FOR BOARD OF EQUALIZATION 2026; CHRIS 1479210 |
$1,624 | 93 |
| GIVING WILLINGLY EMPOWERING NATIONALLY PAC C00431478 |
$1,511 | 17 |
| MARTINEZ FISCHER TREY HONORABLE 00040542 |
$1,338 | 26 |
| FRIENDS OF DONNA CAMPBELL 00068678 |
$1,073 | 44 |
| MCCORMICK, RICHARD DEAN DR. GA · House REP |
$986 | 48 |
| LOWENTHAL FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; JOSH 1477066 |
$963 | 10 |
By party
Revenue by party
| Party | Amount | % |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | $45,737 | 9.52% |
| Republican | $18,043 | 3.76% |
| Non-partisan | $416,640 | 86.72% |
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 | $4K | 65 | 810163 23% | Travel & Events 77% | $4K | — |
| 2017 | Q1 | 2018 | $445 | 6 | CUELLAR, HENRY R. 51% | Travel & Events 100% | $445 | — |
| 2017 | Q2 | 2016 | $3K | 56 | FAMILIES AND TEACHERS UNITE… 43% | Travel & Events 100% | $7K | — |
| 2017 | Q2 | 2018 | $1K | 24 | CUELLAR, HENRY R. 27% | Travel & Events 78% | $2K | — |
| 2017 | Q3 | 2016 | $55K | 62 | WHITMIRE JOHN HONORABLE 97% | Travel & Events 100% | $62K | — |
| 2017 | Q3 | 2018 | $1K | 38 | CUELLAR, HENRY R. 44% | Travel & Events 87% | $3K | — |
| 2017 | Q4 | 2016 | $3K | 80 | 810163 32% | Travel & Events 68% | $66K | — |
| 2017 | Q4 | 2018 | $2K | 17 | DINGELL, DEBBIE 58% | Travel & Events 100% | $5K | — |
| 2018 | Q1 | 2018 | $64K | 164 | WHITMIRE JOHN HONORABLE 93% | Travel & Events 100% | $69K | — |
| 2018 | Q2 | 2018 | $6K | 204 | CALIFORNIA TOGETHER 16% | Travel & Events 100% | $75K | — |
| 2018 | Q3 | 2018 | $8K | 292 | C00678532 15% | Travel & Events 100% | $83K | — |
| 2018 | Q4 | 2018 | $5K | 209 | FLYNN DECEASED DAN HONORABLE 7% | Travel & Events 100% | $88K | — |
| 2019 | Q1 | 2018 | $3K | 122 | FRIENDS OF DONNA CAMPBELL 7% | Travel & Events 100% | $91K | -22% |
| 2019 | Q1 | 2020 | $993 | 20 | CUELLAR, HENRY R. 48% | Travel & Events 100% | $993 | +123% |
| 2019 | Q2 | 2018 | $2K | 92 | FRIENDS OF DONNA CAMPBELL 21% | Travel & Events 100% | $93K | -34% |
| 2019 | Q2 | 2020 | $2K | 56 | CUELLAR, HENRY R. 26% | Travel & Events 100% | $3K | +27% |
| 2019 | Q3 | 2018 | $3K | 114 | LEYVA FOR SENATE 2022; CONN… 15% | Travel & Events 100% | $96K | -95% |
| 2019 | Q3 | 2020 | $2K | 50 | CUELLAR, HENRY R. 25% | Travel & Events 100% | $5K | +26% |
| 2019 | Q4 | 2018 | $3K | 99 | COOPER FOR ASSEMBLY 2020; J… 15% | Travel & Events 100% | $99K | -16% |
| 2019 | Q4 | 2020 | $3K | 91 | DINGELL, DEBBIE 33% | Travel & Events 100% | $8K | +93% |
| 2020 | Q1 | 2020 | $6K | 274 | RUBIO FOR ASSEMBLY 2020; BL… 11% | Travel & Events 100% | $14K | -90% |
| 2020 | Q2 | 2020 | $2K | 54 | HORSFORD, STEVEN ALEXZANDER 13% | Travel & Events 100% | $16K | -72% |
| 2020 | Q3 | 2020 | $3K | 100 | GIVING WILLINGLY EMPOWERING… 19% | Travel & Events 97% | $19K | -60% |
| 2020 | Q4 | 2020 | $5K | 146 | DAHLE FOR SENATE 2020; BRIAN 12% | Travel & Events 100% | $24K | -9% |
| 2021 | Q1 | 2020 | $2K | 24 | TEXANS FOR KELLY HANCOCK SP… 27% | Travel & Events 100% | $25K | -49% |
| 2021 | Q1 | 2022 | $989 | 33 | GIVING WILLINGLY EMPOWERING… 38% | Travel & Events 100% | $989 | -0% |
| 2021 | Q2 | 2020 | $2K | 39 | DAHLE FOR ASSEMBLY 2022; ME… 34% | Travel & Events 100% | $27K | -12% |
| 2021 | Q2 | 2022 | $1K | 34 | HORSFORD, STEVEN ALEXZANDER 30% | Travel & Events 100% | $2K | -34% |
| 2021 | Q3 | 2020 | $2K | 47 | TEXANS FOR KELLY HANCOCK SP… 20% | Travel & Events 100% | $28K | -49% |
| 2021 | Q3 | 2022 | $1K | 36 | HORSFORD, STEVEN ALEXZANDER 38% | Travel & Events 100% | $3K | -33% |
| 2021 | Q4 | 2020 | $3K | 55 | ALLEN FOR INSURANCE COMMISS… 13% | Travel & Events 100% | $31K | -0% |
| 2021 | Q4 | 2022 | $860 | 39 | HORSFORD, STEVEN ALEXZANDER 36% | Travel & Events 100% | $4K | -74% |
| 2022 | Q1 | 2022 | $8K | 172 | TEXAS REALTORS POLITICAL AC… 34% | Travel & Events 100% | $12K | +19% |
| 2022 | Q2 | 2022 | $6K | 221 | HORSFORD, STEVEN ALEXZANDER 9% | Travel & Events 100% | $17K | +216% |
| 2022 | Q3 | 2022 | $7K | 304 | HORSFORD, STEVEN ALEXZANDER 9% | Travel & Events 97% | $24K | +117% |
| 2022 | Q4 | 2022 | $10K | 304 | FORT WORTH FIREFIGHTERS COM… 10% | Travel & Events 98% | $34K | +130% |
| 2023 | Q1 | 2022 | $3K | 81 | BAILES IV ERNEST J HONORABLE 16% | Travel & Events 100% | $37K | +91% |
| 2023 | Q1 | 2024 | $2K | 64 | GIVING WILLINGLY EMPOWERING… 27% | Travel & Events 100% | $2K | +102% |
| 2023 | Q2 | 2022 | $3K | 78 | BAILES IV ERNEST J HONORABLE 14% | Travel & Events 95% | $40K | +60% |
| 2023 | Q2 | 2024 | $3K | 109 | HORSFORD, STEVEN ALEXZANDER 19% | Travel & Events 100% | $5K | +137% |
| 2023 | Q3 | 2022 | $3K | 79 | ROSE TONI N HONORABLE 10% | Travel & Events 100% | $43K | +75% |
| 2023 | Q3 | 2024 | $3K | 106 | HORSFORD, STEVEN ALEXZANDER 23% | Travel & Events 100% | $7K | +128% |
| 2023 | Q4 | 2022 | $6K | 128 | VILLAPUDUA FOR ASSEMBLY - 2… 15% | Travel & Events 85% | $49K | +128% |
| 2023 | Q4 | 2024 | $3K | 96 | HORSFORD, STEVEN ALEXZANDER 29% | Travel & Events 100% | $11K | +268% |
| 2024 | Q1 | 2024 | $8K | 280 | HORSFORD, STEVEN ALEXZANDER 9% | Travel & Events 100% | $19K | +13% |
| 2024 | Q2 | 2024 | $10K | 286 | C00728311 14% | Travel & Events 94% | $29K | +75% |
| 2024 | Q3 | 2024 | $8K | 301 | HORSFORD, STEVEN ALEXZANDER 12% | Travel & Events 99% | $37K | +26% |
| 2024 | Q4 | 2024 | $9K | 285 | AMERICANS FOR LEGISLATING E… 8% | Travel & Events 100% | $47K | -10% |
| 2025 | Q1 | 2024 | $3K | 100 | FRIENDS OF DONNA CAMPBELL 14% | Travel & Events 100% | $50K | +10% |
| 2025 | Q1 | 2026 | $2K | 57 | HORSFORD, STEVEN ALEXZANDER 33% | Travel & Events 100% | $2K | -14% |
| 2025 | Q2 | 2024 | $3K | 70 | RUBIO FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; BL… 16% | Travel & Events 92% | $53K | +9% |
| 2025 | Q2 | 2026 | $2K | 73 | AMERICANS FOR LEGISLATING E… 27% | Travel & Events 100% | $4K | -10% |
| 2025 | Q3 | 2024 | $5K | 127 | 810163 12% | Travel & Events 75% | $58K | +92% |
| 2025 | Q3 | 2026 | $2K | 78 | SWALWELL, ERIC MICHAEL 20% | Travel & Events 100% | $6K | -34% |
| 2025 | Q4 | 2024 | $5K | 135 | DUNCAN FOR BOARD OF EQUALIZ… 13% | Travel & Events 89% | $63K | -23% |
| 2025 | Q4 | 2026 | $2K | 62 | MCCORMICK, RICHARD DEAN DR. 29% | Travel & Events 100% | $8K | -44% |
| 2026 | Q1 | 2026 | $3K | 117 | RUBIO FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; BL… 12% | Travel & Events 91% | $11K | -64% |
| 2026 | Q2 | 2026 | $1K | 34 | LIGON BRETT HONORABLE 19% | Travel & Events 35% | $12K | -89% |
Revenue by service category
| Category | Total spend | Txns | Avg check | % of total | Top buyer · share | Last paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travel & Events | $459,858 | 8,729 | $53 | 96.7% | WHITMIRE JOHN HONORABLE 38% | 3w ago |
| Other / Unclassified | $11,181 | 75 | $149 | 2.4% | 810163 41% | 6mo ago |
| Wages & Payroll | $1,943 | 12 | $162 | 0.4% | NELSON JANE HONORABLE 45% | 2y ago |
| Admin & Office | $1,304 | 22 | $59 | 0.3% | ROMAN MARY HONORABLE 49% | 13y ago |
| Field & Voter Contact | $742 | 20 | $37 | 0.2% | TONY SANCHEZ FOR GOVERNOR D… 56% | 9y ago |
| Legal & Compliance | $217 | 3 | $72 | 0.0% | FOWLER WANDA M HONORABLE 54% | 6mo ago |
| Contributions & Transfers | $120 | 1 | $120 | 0.0% | PATRICK DIANE DR 100% | 19y ago |
| Fundraising | $62 | 5 | $12 | 0.0% | BOHAC DWAYNE A HONORABLE 38% | 6y ago |
| Media | $45 | 1 | $45 | 0.0% | FRIENDS OF SUSAN COMBS DISS… 100% | 22y ago |
| Digital | $42 | 1 | $42 | 0.0% | ALLEN JR LAWRENCE A HONORAB… 100% | 8w ago |
| Strategy & Research | $11 | 1 | $11 | 0.0% | WEST CHASE E MR 100% | 4y 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WHITMIRE JOHN HONORABLE | 3 | $173,488 | 3 | 2015-10-16 | 2018-03-16 |
| HORSFORD, STEVEN ALEXZANDER | 4 | $10,906 | 400 | 2020-05-11 | 2025-04-07 |
| CUELLAR, HENRY R. | 4 | $8,379 | 123 | 2017-01-03 | 2024-02-13 |
| GIVING WILLINGLY EMPOWERING NATIONALLY PAC | 4 | $8,166 | 131 | 2019-02-07 | 2025-11-20 |
| TEXAS REALTORS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | 6 | $5,674 | 134 | 2017-05-04 | 2026-05-19 |
| SWALWELL, ERIC MICHAEL | 5 | $4,965 | 310 | 2017-06-01 | 2025-09-25 |
| 810163 | 5 | $4,788 | 9 | 2013-01-30 | 2025-10-08 |
| ORDAZ PEREZ CLAUDIA HONORABLE | 3 | $3,705 | 50 | 2020-01-05 | 2025-12-01 |
| TEXANS FOR KELLY HANCOCK SPAC | 5 | $3,223 | 29 | 2017-04-12 | 2025-09-30 |
| FLYNN DECEASED DAN HONORABLE | 5 | $3,128 | 40 | 2011-01-01 | 2019-10-11 |
| MENENDEZ JOSE HONORABLE | 5 | $3,107 | 192 | 2012-01-21 | 2020-06-26 |
| MARTINEZ FISCHER TREY HONORABLE | 9 | $3,019 | 80 | 2008-08-14 | 2025-11-12 |
| BUCKINGHAM MD DAWN C HONORABLE | 6 | $2,910 | 121 | 2015-08-18 | 2025-07-30 |
| NELSON JANE HONORABLE | 3 | $2,547 | 4 | 2002-12-27 | 2008-12-07 |
| FRIENDS OF DONNA CAMPBELL | 7 | $2,533 | 123 | 2013-01-01 | 2025-12-15 |
| BAILES IV ERNEST J HONORABLE | 3 | $2,353 | 96 | 2021-07-14 | 2024-08-02 |
| ALVAREZ MARIA LUISA HONORABLE MARYLOU | 3 | $2,193 | 43 | 2019-10-25 | 2023-12-13 |
| MILLER DOUGLAS R MR DOUG | 5 | $1,714 | 33 | 2009-01-20 | 2016-12-09 |
| KHANNA, ROHIT | 5 | $1,683 | 146 | 2018-01-16 | 2026-03-24 |
| ROSE TONI N HONORABLE | 3 | $1,421 | 19 | 2021-06-23 | 2025-09-20 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX | $312,286 | 67.2% | 705 | |
| CA | $99,391 | 21.4% | 260 | |
| NV | $13,145 | 2.8% | 4 | |
| Unknown | $11,430 | 2.5% | 45 | |
| DC | $10,696 | 2.3% | 9 | |
| MI | $4,118 | 0.9% | 11 | |
| GA | $3,387 | 0.7% | 3 | |
| WV | $2,727 | 0.6% | 2 | |
| AZ | $2,594 | 0.6% | 7 | |
| IN | $2,028 | 0.4% | 5 | |
| WI | $1,698 | 0.4% | 5 | |
| WA | $1,542 | 0.3% | 5 |
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 | 2015-10-16 | WHITMIRE JOHN HONORABLE | Travel & Events | purchased 1,000 shares | $60,261 |
| Largest all-time | 2018-03-16 | WHITMIRE JOHN HONORABLE | Travel & Events | purchased 1,000 shares | $59,465 |
| Largest all-time | 2017-09-08 | WHITMIRE JOHN HONORABLE | Travel & Events | purchased 1,000 shares | $53,761 |
| Largest all-time | 2005-07-27 | GARAMENDI FOR LT. GOVERNOR | Travel & Events | — | $5,683 |
| Largest all-time | 2014-03-24 | PEREZ FOR ASSEMBLY 2012, JOHN A. | Travel & Events | 12/11/13 Gift of Starbucks Gift Cards Gifts of Appreciation Given to 191 Individuals. No Gift was Worth $50 or More. | $4,760 |
| Largest this cycle | 2026-01-05 | BONITA UNIFIED DEMOCRATIC COUNCIL | Travel & Events | — | $360 |
| Largest this cycle | 2026-02-11 | RUBIO FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; BLANCA | Travel & Events | Beverages Only | $225 |
| Largest this cycle | 2026-04-13 | LIGON BRETT HONORABLE | Travel & Events | Campaign Constituent Gifts | $220 |
| Largest this cycle | 2026-03-26 | PULIDO FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; MARK | Travel & Events | — | $186 |
| Largest this cycle | 2025-05-19 | MIN, DAVE | Travel & Events | CATERING | $154 |
| Recent | 2026-05-21 | STEYER FOR GOVERNOR 2026 | Travel & Events | Meal, 4/7, one person | $31 |
| Recent | 2026-05-16 | ORTEGA-TORO FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; LIZ | — | — | $15 |
| Recent | 2026-05-19 | TEXAS REALTORS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | — | Staff meal | $14 |
| Recent | 2026-05-21 | STEYER FOR GOVERNOR 2026 | Travel & Events | Meal - 3/17, 1 person | $8 |
| Recent | 2026-05-21 | STEYER FOR GOVERNOR 2026 | Travel & Events | Meal - 3/25, 1 person | $7 |