PAC · DC · C00100107

American Beverage Association Political Action Committee (Aka American Beverage PAC)

A traditional political action committee. It raises limited contributions and can give directly to candidates. Lobbyist/registrant PAC.

First filed April 14, 1978. Treasurer: Robert Micek. Connected organization: American Beverage Association. View on FEC.gov (opens in a new tab)

  • Raised (2025-26)
    $168,694
  • Spent
    $175,439
  • Cash on hand
    $50,250
  • Outside spending
    $0

Raised, spent and cash on hand through reports covering Oct. 14, 2026.

Where its money went

  • Given: the group’s own contributions to the campaign
  • Bundled: donors’ contributions the group collected and forwarded
  • For: outside spending supporting
  • Against: outside spending opposing
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Bundled contributions (money donors route through a PAC to specific candidates) are broken out only for groups on our issue pages.

Money to parties and other committees

Who funds it

Largest single contributions this cycle. Committees and organizations link to their own pages when they file with the FEC; an organization that doesn’t file won’t show its own donors here.

Largest contributions received this cycle
ContributorTypeFromDateAmount
Walter Gross IIISR. VP Government Affairs, G&J Pepsi-ColaPersonLexington, KYMay 1, 2026$5,000 (opens in a new tab)
Andrew D. Peykoff IIChief Executive Officer, Niagara Bottling, LLCPersonNewport Beach, CAApril 30, 2026$5,000 (opens in a new tab)
Christine BurgesonGovernment & Public Affairs Evp, American Beverage AssociationPersonWashington, DCApril 13, 2026$5,000 (opens in a new tab)
Andrew D. Peykoff IIChief Executive Officer, Niagara Bottling, LLCPersonLas Vegas, NVApril 23, 2025$5,000 (opens in a new tab)
J. Frank Harrison IIIChairman & CEO, Coca-Cola ConsolidatedPersonCharlotte, NCApril 22, 2025$5,000 (opens in a new tab)
Coca-Cola Bottling Company United, INC. Committee for Good GovernmentPACBirmingham, ALMarch 26, 2025$5,000 (opens in a new tab)
Jeffrey HonickmanChief Executive Officer, Pepsi-Cola & National Brand Beverages,PersonPennsauken, NJFeb. 4, 2025$5,000 (opens in a new tab)
Jeff HonickmanChief Executive Officer, Pepsi-Cola & National Brand Beverages,PersonPennsauken, NJFeb. 4, 2026$5,000 (opens in a new tab)
Ralph D. Crowley Jr.CEO, Polar BeveragesPersonWorcester, MAFeb. 11, 2026$5,000 (opens in a new tab)
Keurig DR Pepper INC. PACPACFrisco, TXJan. 16, 2026$5,000 (opens in a new tab)
Kirk J TylerChairman, Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling CompanyPersonDes Moines, IANov. 7, 2025$5,000 (opens in a new tab)
Bill O'BrienChief Executive Officer, Reyes Coca-Cola BottlingPersonIrvine, CANov. 22, 2025$5,000 (opens in a new tab)
Pepsico, INC. Concerned Citizens FundPACPurchase, NYOct. 10, 2025$5,000 (opens in a new tab)
Sally HargisVp/Chairman, Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr Pepper Bottling CoPersonSpringfield, MOAug. 20, 2025$5,000 (opens in a new tab)
The Coca-Cola Company Nonpartisan Committee for Good GovernmentPACAtlanta, GAJuly 23, 2025$5,000 (opens in a new tab)
Paul MulliganCo-Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Liberty Coca-ColaPersonNew York, NYJune 6, 2025$5,000 (opens in a new tab)
Keurig DR Pepper INC. PACPACFrisco, TXJan. 27, 2025$4,000 (opens in a new tab)
Cliff RitchiePresident/Ceo, CheerwinePersonSalisbury, NCMay 6, 2026$2,500 (opens in a new tab)
Andy MooreCo-President, Bigfoot BeveragesPersonEugene, ORMay 5, 2026$2,500 (opens in a new tab)
Cliff RitchiePresident/Ceo, Carolina Beverage CorporationPersonSalisbury, NCApril 14, 2025$2,500 (opens in a new tab)
Brian CharneskiCEO, L & E Bottling CompanyPersonOlympia, WAMarch 31, 2025$2,500 (opens in a new tab)
Eric GorliPresident US Refreshment Beverages, Keurig DR PepperPersonFrisco, TXNov. 19, 2025$2,500 (opens in a new tab)
Brian CharneskiCEO, L & E Bottling Co.PersonOlympia, WAOct. 3, 2025$2,500 (opens in a new tab)
Ralph D. Crowley Jr.President/Ceo, Polar BeveragesPersonWorcester, MAJan. 3, 2025$2,500 (opens in a new tab)
Ed PatruPublic Affairs Senior Vice President, American Beverage AssociationPersonWashington, DCNov. 21, 2025$1,750 (opens in a new tab)

See every contribution to American Beverage Association Political Action Committee (Aka American Beverage PAC) on FEC.gov (opens in a new tab). Contributions of $200 or less aren’t listed by name.