Individual contribution limits for 2007-2008
The following limits apply to contributions from individuals to candidates for all Federal offices.
- $2,300 per Election to a Federal candidate -- Each primary, runoff, and general election counts as a separate election.
- $28,500 per calendar year to a national party committee -- applies separately to a party's national committee, and House and Senate campaign committee.
- $10,000 per calendar year to state, district & local party committees
- $5,000 per calendar year to state, district & local party committee
Aggregate Total -- $108,200 per two-year election cycle as follows:
- $42,700 per two-year cycle to candidates
- $65,500 per two-year cycle to all national party committees and PACs, of which no more than $40,000 can go to PACs
NOTE: Married couples are considered to be separate individuals with separate contribution limits.
Can anybody contribute?
Certain individuals, businesses, and associations are prohibited from making contributions to Federal candidates or political committees.
What constitutes a "contribution?"
Besides checks and currency, the FEC considers "...anything of value given to influence a Federal election" to be a contribution. Note that this does not include volunteer work. As long as you are not compensated for it, you can perform an unlimited amount of volunteer work.
Donations of food, beverages, office supplies, printing or other services, furniture, etc. are considered "in-kind" contributions, so their value counts against contribution limits.
Important: Questions should be directed to the Federal Election Commission in Washington, DC: 800/424-9530 (toll free) or 202/694-1100.

