VR RESEARCH
$5.38M
2025-2026 cycle
VR RESEARCH is a strategy & research vendor. In the 2025-2026 cycle VR RESEARCH was paid $5.38M across 122 client committees, of which $465K 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
$5.44M
=
$4.98M
(Schedule B)
+
$465K
(Independent Expenditures)
| Schedule B direct committee payments |
$4,979,571 | 561 rows | 91.5% |
| Independent Expenditures money this entity spent supporting candidates, NOT a committee paying them |
$465,311 | 72 rows | 8.5% |
- Activity span ALL TIME
- Nov 25, 2007 → May 13, 2026
- spans 18.5 years
- Disbursements ALL TIME
- 561
- Schedule B + IE rows
- Client committees ALL TIME
- 122
- 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
$612K
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 2
VIEW 2 TABLE EXPORTABLE
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| STEYER FOR GOVERNOR 2026, A COALITION OF HOUSING ADVOCATES, LABOR AND SMALL BUSINESS; CALIFORNIA IS NOT FOR SALE, NO ON 1489677 |
$20,981 | 1 |
| CALIFORNIA TEACHERS ASSOCIATION INDEPENDENT EXPENDITURE COMMITTEE 1328666 |
$9,944 | 1 |
VIEW 1 DIAGRAM DECORATIVE
Top buyers last 3 months · top 7
VIEW 2 TABLE EXPORTABLE
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| 741666 741666 |
$59,625 | 3 |
| CALIFORNIA TEACHERS ASSOCIATION INDEPENDENT EXPENDITURE COMMITTEE 1328666 |
$22,844 | 2 |
| STEYER FOR GOVERNOR 2026, A COALITION OF HOUSING ADVOCATES, LABOR AND SMALL BUSINESS; CALIFORNIA IS NOT FOR SALE, NO ON 1489677 |
$20,981 | 1 |
| 980020 980020 |
$20,842 | 4 |
| SEIU CALIFORNIA STATE COUNCIL ( NONPROFIT 501 (C) (5) ) 1372681 |
$18,220 | 1 |
| CALIFORNIA ALLIANCE, A COALITION OF CONSUMER ATTORNEYS, CONSERVATIONISTS AND NURSES. 1240727 |
$12,500 | 1 |
| 743579 743579 |
$2,848 | 1 |
VIEW 1 DIAGRAM DECORATIVE
Top buyers last 6 months · top 9
VIEW 2 TABLE EXPORTABLE
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| 741666 741666 |
$103,611 | 7 |
| 980020 980020 |
$71,342 | 8 |
| MAHAN FOR GOVERNOR 2026; CALIFORNIA BACK TO BASICS SUPPORTING MATT 1487425 |
$39,687 | 1 |
| END CITIZENS UNITED C00573261 |
$35,192 | 3 |
| CALIFORNIA TEACHERS ASSOCIATION INDEPENDENT EXPENDITURE COMMITTEE 1328666 |
$22,844 | 2 |
| STEYER FOR GOVERNOR 2026, A COALITION OF HOUSING ADVOCATES, LABOR AND SMALL BUSINESS; CALIFORNIA IS NOT FOR SALE, NO ON 1489677 |
$20,981 | 1 |
| SEIU CALIFORNIA STATE COUNCIL ( NONPROFIT 501 (C) (5) ) 1372681 |
$18,220 | 1 |
| CALIFORNIA ALLIANCE, A COALITION OF CONSUMER ATTORNEYS, CONSERVATIONISTS AND NURSES. 1240727 |
$12,500 | 1 |
| 743579 743579 |
$11,872 | 2 |
VIEW 1 DIAGRAM DECORATIVE
Top buyers last 12 months · top 10
VIEW 2 TABLE EXPORTABLE
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| 741666 741666 |
$183,077 | 12 |
| 980020 980020 |
$112,513 | 12 |
| END CITIZENS UNITED C00573261 |
$99,342 | 9 |
| ALLIANCE FOR A BETTER CALIFORNIA, NO ON THE TAXPAYER DECEPTION ACT, SPONSORED BY WORKING FAMILIES AND LABOR ORGANIZATIONS. 1340076 |
$51,393 | 4 |
| MAHAN FOR GOVERNOR 2026; CALIFORNIA BACK TO BASICS SUPPORTING MATT 1487425 |
$39,687 | 1 |
| THOMPSON, MIKE MR. CA · House DEM |
$30,009 | 1 |
| CALIFORNIA TEACHERS ASSOCIATION INDEPENDENT EXPENDITURE COMMITTEE 1328666 |
$22,844 | 2 |
| 743579 743579 |
$21,872 | 3 |
| STEYER FOR GOVERNOR 2026, A COALITION OF HOUSING ADVOCATES, LABOR AND SMALL BUSINESS; CALIFORNIA IS NOT FOR SALE, NO ON 1489677 |
$20,981 | 1 |
| SEIU CALIFORNIA STATE COUNCIL ( NONPROFIT 501 (C) (5) ) 1372681 |
$18,220 | 1 |
VIEW 1 DIAGRAM DECORATIVE
Top buyers last 18 months · top 10
VIEW 2 TABLE EXPORTABLE
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| 741666 741666 |
$183,077 | 12 |
| END CITIZENS UNITED C00573261 |
$178,109 | 14 |
| 980020 980020 |
$112,513 | 12 |
| ALLIANCE FOR A BETTER CALIFORNIA, NO ON THE TAXPAYER DECEPTION ACT, SPONSORED BY WORKING FAMILIES AND LABOR ORGANIZATIONS. 1340076 |
$51,393 | 4 |
| MAHAN FOR GOVERNOR 2026; CALIFORNIA BACK TO BASICS SUPPORTING MATT 1487425 |
$39,687 | 1 |
| THOMPSON, MIKE MR. CA · House DEM |
$30,009 | 1 |
| BAINS FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; DR. JASMEET 1477778 |
$27,500 | 1 |
| CALIFORNIA TEACHERS ASSOCIATION INDEPENDENT EXPENDITURE COMMITTEE 1328666 |
$22,844 | 2 |
| 743579 743579 |
$21,872 | 3 |
| STEYER FOR GOVERNOR 2026, A COALITION OF HOUSING ADVOCATES, LABOR AND SMALL BUSINESS; CALIFORNIA IS NOT FOR SALE, NO ON 1489677 |
$20,981 | 1 |
VIEW 1 DIAGRAM DECORATIVE
Top buyers last 24 months · top 10
VIEW 2 TABLE EXPORTABLE
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| 741666 741666 |
$208,500 | 15 |
| END CITIZENS UNITED C00573261 |
$178,109 | 14 |
| 980020 980020 |
$150,668 | 24 |
| ALLIANCE FOR A BETTER CALIFORNIA, NO ON THE TAXPAYER DECEPTION ACT, SPONSORED BY WORKING FAMILIES AND LABOR ORGANIZATIONS. 1340076 |
$57,344 | 5 |
| MAHAN FOR GOVERNOR 2026; CALIFORNIA BACK TO BASICS SUPPORTING MATT 1487425 |
$39,687 | 1 |
| THOMPSON, MIKE MR. CA · House DEM |
$30,009 | 1 |
| BAINS FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; DR. JASMEET 1477778 |
$27,500 | 1 |
| SREEKRISHNAN FOR ASSEMBLY 2024 SPONSORED BY LABOR, BUSINESS, AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS; NURSES AND EDUCATORS SUPPORTING TARA 1474932 |
$26,654 | 4 |
| SHARP-COLLINS FOR ASSEMBLY 2024, SPONSORED BY WOMENS ADVOCATES, COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, EDUCATORS AND LABOR ORGANIZATIONS; HEALTHCARE WORKERS AND EDUCATORS FOR DR. 1475248 |
$22,878 | 2 |
| CALIFORNIA TEACHERS ASSOCIATION INDEPENDENT EXPENDITURE COMMITTEE 1328666 |
$22,844 | 2 |
By party
Revenue by party
D · 100%
R · 0%
| Party | Amount | % |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | $606,738 | 11.28% |
| Republican | $0 | 0.00% |
| Non-partisan | $4,770,790 | 88.72% |
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
Per-quarter totals
| Year | Q | Cycle | Total | Txns | Top buyer · share | Top category · share | Cum. (cycle) | YoY % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Q1 | 2016 | $12K | 4 | 980020 51% | Strategy & Research 100% | $12K | — |
| 2017 | Q2 | 2016 | $18K | 2 | MILLION MORE VOTERS, SPONSO… 75% | Strategy & Research 100% | $30K | — |
| 2017 | Q2 | 2018 | $51K | 7 | C00633982 54% | Strategy & Research 100% | $51K | — |
| 2017 | Q3 | 2016 | $17K | 3 | 741666 75% | Strategy & Research 100% | $47K | — |
| 2017 | Q3 | 2018 | $50K | 6 | KING, ANGUS S. JR. 34% | Strategy & Research 100% | $101K | — |
| 2017 | Q4 | 2016 | $45K | 2 | VILLARAIGOSA FOR GOVERNOR 2… 77% | Strategy & Research 100% | $92K | — |
| 2017 | Q4 | 2018 | $52K | 7 | KING, ANGUS S. JR. 43% | Strategy & Research 100% | $154K | — |
| 2018 | Q1 | 2018 | $182K | 19 | C00662213 18% | Strategy & Research 100% | $335K | — |
| 2018 | Q2 | 2018 | $69K | 13 | 741666 35% | Strategy & Research 100% | $405K | — |
| 2018 | Q3 | 2018 | $72K | 9 | TEXAS JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFE… 29% | Strategy & Research 100% | $477K | — |
| 2018 | Q4 | 2018 | $15K | 6 | CALIFORNIA STATE COUNCIL OF… 42% | Strategy & Research 100% | $492K | — |
| 2019 | Q1 | 2018 | $107K | 3 | 741666 79% | Strategy & Research 100% | $599K | +798% |
| 2019 | Q1 | 2020 | $3K | 2 | HARDER, JOSH 55% | Strategy & Research 100% | $3K | — |
| 2019 | Q2 | 2018 | $42K | 1 | 741666 100% | Strategy & Research 100% | $641K | +133% |
| 2019 | Q2 | 2020 | $3K | 2 | C00694455 100% | Strategy & Research 100% | $6K | -94% |
| 2019 | Q3 | 2018 | $25K | 1 | 980020 100% | Strategy & Research 100% | $666K | +46% |
| 2019 | Q3 | 2020 | $17K | 2 | CARBAJAL, SALUD O. 92% | Strategy & Research 100% | $22K | -66% |
| 2019 | Q4 | 2018 | $33K | 2 | 980020 81% | Strategy & Research 100% | $699K | -26% |
| 2019 | Q4 | 2020 | $37K | 4 | C00725101 52% | Strategy & Research 100% | $59K | -30% |
| 2020 | Q1 | 2020 | $17K | 2 | JONES FOR CALPERS BOARD 201… 77% | Strategy & Research 100% | $76K | -90% |
| 2020 | Q2 | 2020 | $85K | 10 | SLAM THE DOOR ON UBER, LYFT… 43% | Strategy & Research 100% | $162K | +23% |
| 2020 | Q3 | 2020 | $87K | 11 | 980020 62% | Strategy & Research 100% | $248K | +20% |
| 2020 | Q4 | 2020 | $42K | 10 | ATKINS 2020; RE-ELECT SENAT… 27% | Strategy & Research 100% | $290K | +172% |
| 2021 | Q1 | 2020 | $24K | 2 | 980020 100% | Strategy & Research 100% | $314K | -78% |
| 2021 | Q1 | 2022 | $6K | 1 | WATERS, MAXINE MS 100% | Strategy & Research 100% | $6K | +118% |
| 2021 | Q2 | 2020 | $23K | 3 | 980020 85% | Strategy & Research 100% | $337K | -44% |
| 2021 | Q2 | 2022 | $41K | 2 | LASRY, ALEX 59% | Strategy & Research 100% | $47K | +1327% |
| 2021 | Q3 | 2020 | $70K | 5 | CHIU FOR ASSEMBLY 2022; DAV… 36% | Strategy & Research 100% | $407K | +180% |
| 2021 | Q3 | 2022 | $41K | 4 | LASRY, ALEX 55% | Strategy & Research 100% | $88K | +144% |
| 2021 | Q4 | 2020 | $35K | 2 | CONSUMER ATTORNEYS OF CALIF… 71% | Strategy & Research 100% | $442K | +5% |
| 2021 | Q4 | 2022 | $16K | 3 | PFAFF, BRAD 55% | Strategy & Research 100% | $103K | -58% |
| 2022 | Q1 | 2022 | $88K | 9 | HANEY FOR ASSEMBLY 2022, SP… 29% | Strategy & Research 100% | $191K | +404% |
| 2022 | Q2 | 2022 | $348K | 15 | 980020 45% | Strategy & Research 100% | $538K | +307% |
| 2022 | Q3 | 2022 | $122K | 15 | 980020 28% | Strategy & Research 100% | $660K | +41% |
| 2022 | Q4 | 2022 | $105K | 15 | 980020 35% | Strategy & Research 100% | $766K | +153% |
| 2023 | Q1 | 2022 | $3K | 1 | CALIFORNIANS FOR TRIBAL SOV… 100% | Strategy & Research 100% | $769K | -87% |
| 2023 | Q1 | 2024 | $1K | 1 | PETERS, SCOTT 100% | Strategy & Research 100% | $1K | -79% |
| 2023 | Q2 | 2022 | $33K | 1 | 741666 100% | Strategy & Research 100% | $802K | +43% |
| 2023 | Q2 | 2024 | $17K | 1 | C00633982 100% | Strategy & Research 100% | $19K | -58% |
| 2023 | Q3 | 2022 | $109K | 6 | YIU FOR STATE SENATE 2024; … 32% | Strategy & Research 100% | $912K | +56% |
| 2023 | Q3 | 2024 | $5K | 1 | HARDER, JOSH 100% | Strategy & Research 100% | $24K | -88% |
| 2023 | Q4 | 2022 | $101K | 5 | 980020 89% | Strategy & Research 100% | $1.01M | +188% |
| 2023 | Q4 | 2024 | $15K | 1 | HARPER, FRANK EUGENE HILL 100% | Strategy & Research 100% | $38K | -5% |
| 2024 | Q1 | 2024 | $102K | 11 | 980020 24% | Strategy & Research 86% | $141K | +17% |
| 2024 | Q2 | 2024 | $98K | 11 | 741666 39% | Strategy & Research 100% | $239K | -72% |
| 2024 | Q3 | 2024 | $81K | 11 | SREEKRISHNAN FOR ASSEMBLY 2… 27% | Strategy & Research 100% | $320K | -33% |
| 2024 | Q4 | 2024 | $36K | 16 | 980020 52% | Strategy & Research 100% | $356K | -66% |
| 2025 | Q1 | 2024 | $962 | 1 | MC NERNEY FOR SENATE 2024 S… 100% | Strategy & Research 100% | $357K | -70% |
| 2025 | Q1 | 2026 | $58K | 3 | END CITIZENS UNITED 100% | Strategy & Research 100% | $58K | +4509% |
| 2025 | Q2 | 2024 | $28K | 1 | BAINS FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; DR… 100% | Strategy & Research 100% | $384K | -18% |
| 2025 | Q2 | 2026 | $31K | 3 | END CITIZENS UNITED 100% | Strategy & Research 100% | $89K | +82% |
| 2025 | Q3 | 2024 | $103K | 8 | 741666 77% | Strategy & Research 100% | $487K | -6% |
| 2025 | Q3 | 2026 | $20K | 2 | END CITIZENS UNITED 100% | Strategy & Research 100% | $109K | +305% |
| 2025 | Q4 | 2024 | $88K | 7 | 980020 47% | Strategy & Research 100% | $575K | -13% |
| 2025 | Q4 | 2026 | $74K | 5 | END CITIZENS UNITED 59% | Strategy & Research 100% | $183K | +401% |
| 2026 | Q1 | 2026 | $254K | 19 | 741666 33% | Strategy & Research 100% | $437K | +147% |
| 2026 | Q2 | 2026 | $63K | 5 | CALIFORNIA TEACHERS ASSOCIA… 36% | Digital 33% | $500K | -35% |
Revenue by service category
Per-category breakdown · cycle-to-date
| Category | Total spend | Txns | Avg check | % of total | Top buyer · share | Last paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strategy & Research | $4,909,831 | 556 | $9K | 99.0% | 980020 27% | 2mo ago |
| Other / Unclassified | $27,400 | 2 | $14K | 0.6% | NEWMAN FOR SENATE 2024; JOSH 53% | 7w ago |
| Digital | $20,981 | 1 | $21K | 0.4% | STEYER FOR GOVERNOR 2026, A… 100% | 3w ago |
Client retention
Sticky-relationship signal: how many clients keep coming back across cycles vs one-time buyers.
9
Anchor clients 3+ cycles
$2,731,312 · 55% of revenue
15
Repeat clients 2 cycles
$381,872 · 8% of revenue
98
One-time clients 1 cycle
$1,866,387 · 37% of revenue
Top 9 anchor clients · all-time
| Client | Cycles | All-time spend | Txns | First paid | Last paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 980020 | 10 | $1,311,605 | 148 | 2008-04-23 | 2026-04-29 |
| 741666 | 10 | $855,083 | 79 | 2008-07-31 | 2026-04-07 |
| ALLIANCE FOR A BETTER CALIFORNIA, NO ON THE TAXPAYER DECEPTION ACT, SPONSORED BY WORKING FAMILIES AND LABOR ORGANIZATIONS. | 3 | $119,521 | 14 | 2011-08-03 | 2025-11-26 |
| C00633982 | 4 | $101,817 | 18 | 2017-04-05 | 2023-04-17 |
| CALIFORNIA STATE COUNCIL OF SERVICE EMPLOYEES COPE PAC | 3 | $100,287 | 8 | 2014-07-18 | 2022-06-01 |
| HARDER, JOSH | 4 | $91,033 | 16 | 2017-09-19 | 2024-09-12 |
| 980228 | 4 | $79,336 | 10 | 2008-09-25 | 2014-10-21 |
| 990741 | 3 | $49,777 | 4 | 2011-12-05 | 2015-08-17 |
| 742204 | 3 | $22,852 | 4 | 2016-05-26 | 2021-04-28 |
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 | $4,214,649 | 84.6% | 98 | |
| Unknown | $284,809 | 5.7% | 10 | |
| DC | $226,081 | 4.5% | 3 | |
| TX | $92,094 | 1.8% | 6 | |
| WI | $71,177 | 1.4% | 2 | |
| ME | $58,375 | 1.2% | 1 | |
| MI | $20,716 | 0.4% | 1 | |
| AZ | $11,671 | 0.2% | 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 | 2022-05-02 | CALIFORNIANS FOR TRIBAL SOVEREIGNTY AND SAFE GAMING, SPONSORED BY THE SAN MANUEL BAND OF MISSION INDIANS | Strategy & Research | — | $120,000 |
| Largest all-time | 2019-03-29 | 741666 | Strategy & Research | — | $84,000 |
| Largest all-time | 2008-07-03 | 980020 | Strategy & Research | — | $42,500 |
| Largest all-time | 2008-08-21 | 980020 | Strategy & Research | — | $42,500 |
| Largest all-time | 2019-05-08 | 741666 | Strategy & Research | — | $42,000 |
| Largest this cycle | 2026-02-23 | MAHAN FOR GOVERNOR 2026; CALIFORNIA BACK TO BASICS SUPPORTING MATT | Strategy & Research | — | $39,687 |
| Largest this cycle | 2025-03-04 | END CITIZENS UNITED | Strategy & Research | RESEARCH | $30,791 |
| Largest this cycle | 2025-10-14 | THOMPSON, MIKE MR. | Strategy & Research | CAMPAIGN RESEARCH | $30,009 |
| Largest this cycle | 2026-03-10 | 741666 | Strategy & Research | research | $29,625 |
| Largest this cycle | 2026-05-13 | STEYER FOR GOVERNOR 2026, A COALITION OF HOUSING ADVOCATES, LABOR AND SMALL BUSINESS; CALIFORNIA IS NOT FOR SALE, NO ON | Digital | Digital Media/Oppose/Tom Steyer/Governor/Statewide | $20,981 |
| Recent | 2026-04-07 | 741666 | Strategy & Research | — | $19,000 |
| Recent | 2026-04-14 | CALIFORNIA TEACHERS ASSOCIATION INDEPENDENT EXPENDITURE COMMITTEE | Other / Unclassified | — | $12,900 |
| Recent | 2026-05-11 | CALIFORNIA TEACHERS ASSOCIATION INDEPENDENT EXPENDITURE COMMITTEE | — | — | $9,944 |
| Recent | 2026-04-29 | 980020 | — | Data | $615 |