PAC · DC · C00370015
Nelnet INC PAC (Nelnet PAC)
A traditional political action committee. It raises limited contributions and can give directly to candidates. Lobbyist/registrant PAC.
First filed Nov. 1, 2001. Treasurer: Ben Kiser. Connected organization: Nelnet, INC.. View on FEC.gov (opens in a new tab)
- Raised (2025-26)$349,274
- Spent$324,000
- Cash on hand$282,963
- Outside spending$0
Raised, spent and cash on hand through reports covering Aug. 31, 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
- Tom Cole (R) (opens in a new tab)House · OK-04
- Sean Casten (D) (opens in a new tab)House · IL-06
- Mike Flood (R) (opens in a new tab)House · NE-01
- Mike Johnson (R) (opens in a new tab)House · LA-04
- Ann Wagner (R) (opens in a new tab)House · MO-02
- Trent Kelly (R) (opens in a new tab)House · MS-01
- David Rouzer (R) (opens in a new tab)House · NC-07
- Emanuel Cleaver (D) (opens in a new tab)House · MO-05
- Bobby Scott (D) (opens in a new tab)House · VA-03
- Vicente Gonzalez (D) (opens in a new tab)House · TX-34
- Lisa McClain (R) (opens in a new tab)House · MI-09
- Steven Horsford (D) (opens in a new tab)House · NV-04
- John R. Curtis (R) (opens in a new tab)Senate · UT
- Ken Calvert (R) (opens in a new tab)House · CA-40
- Deb Fischer (R) (opens in a new tab)Senate · NE
- Warren Davidson (R) (opens in a new tab)House · OH-08
- Bryan Steil (R) (opens in a new tab)House · WI-01
- Virginia Foxx (R) (opens in a new tab)House · NC-05
- Sarah McBride (D) (opens in a new tab)House · DE
- Mike Lawler (R) (opens in a new tab)House · NY-17
Showing the top 20 of 31 candidates.
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
| Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Emmer Majority Builders | $20,000 |
| DCCC | $10,000 |
| Republican Mainstreet Partnership PAC | $10,000 |
| Team Hagerty Victory | $5,000 |
| Team Hill | $5,000 |
| Wonder Women PAC | $5,000 |
| NRCC | $5,000 |
| Team Katie | $5,000 |
| Mike Flood Victory Fund | $5,000 |
| DSCC | $5,000 |
| Pete Ricketts Victory Fund | $5,000 |
| NRSC | $5,000 |
| Solar Energy Industries Association PAC (Solarpac) | $5,000 |
| Highwater PAC | $5,000 |
| Fischer Victory Fund | $3,000 |
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.
| Contributor | Type | From | Date | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard MorrinBoard Member, Nelnet, INC. | Person | Franklin, TN | July 1, 2025 | $5,000 (opens in a new tab) |
| David GraffBoard of Director, Nelnet, INC. | Person | Ne Lincoln | May 14, 2026 | $5,000 (opens in a new tab) |
| Kimberly RathBoard of Director, Nelnet | Person | Lincoln, NE | May 5, 2026 | $5,000 (opens in a new tab) |
| Maggie DunlapN/A, N/A | Person | Lincoln, NE | April 21, 2026 | $5,000 (opens in a new tab) |
| Adam PetersonNelnet Board of Directors, Nelnet, INC. | Person | Omaha, NE | March 19, 2026 | $5,000 (opens in a new tab) |
| Adam PetersonNelnet Board of Directors, Nelnet, INC. | Person | Omaha, NE | April 2, 2025 | $5,000 (opens in a new tab) |
| Thomas HenningBoard of Director, Nelnet | Person | Lincoln, NE | March 27, 2025 | $5,000 (opens in a new tab) |
| Kimberly RathBoard of Director, Nelnet | Person | Lincoln, NE | March 26, 2025 | $5,000 (opens in a new tab) |
| Terri DunlapHomemaker, N/A | Person | Lincoln, NE | Feb. 12, 2026 | $5,000 (opens in a new tab) |
| Charles R NorrisDirector, Nelnet Capital, LLC | Person | Lincoln, NE | Feb. 9, 2026 | $5,000 (opens in a new tab) |
| Johnny LeManaging Director I, Nelnet, INC. | Person | Lincoln, NE | April 17, 2026 | $2,501 (opens in a new tab) |
| Jackie StrohbehnManaging Director III, Nelnet, INC. | Person | San Diego, CA | April 17, 2026 | $2,500 (opens in a new tab) |
| James AbelBoard of Director, Nelnet | Person | Lincoln, NE | April 21, 2026 | $2,500 (opens in a new tab) |
| Michael RogersNational Director Sales, Nelnet, INC. | Person | Chicago, IL | March 31, 2026 | $2,500 (opens in a new tab) |
| James AbelBoard of Director, Nelnet | Person | Lincoln, NE | March 25, 2025 | $2,500 (opens in a new tab) |
| Charles R NorrisDirector, Nelnet Capital, LLC | Person | Lincoln, NE | Feb. 25, 2025 | $2,500 (opens in a new tab) |
| Rebecca PollockManaging Director III, Nelnet | Person | Lincoln, NE | Feb. 17, 2026 | $2,320 (opens in a new tab) |
| Ryan WittmannDirector - Analytics, Nelnet, INC. | Person | Lincoln, NE | Sept. 17, 2025 | $1,000 (opens in a new tab) |
| Terry J. HeimesChief Operating Officer, Nelnet | Person | Lincoln, NE | Aug. 31, 2025 | $675 (opens in a new tab) |
| Terry J. HeimesChief Operating Officer, Nelnet | Person | Lincoln, NE | July 31, 2026 | $675 (opens in a new tab) |
| Terry J. HeimesChief Operating Officer, Nelnet | Person | Lincoln, NE | May 31, 2025 | $675 (opens in a new tab) |
| Terry J. HeimesChief Operating Officer, Nelnet | Person | Lincoln, NE | Feb. 28, 2026 | $675 (opens in a new tab) |
| Terry J. HeimesChief Operating Officer, Nelnet | Person | Lincoln, NE | Oct. 31, 2025 | $675 (opens in a new tab) |
| Scott G. SpethmanExecutive Director I, Nelnet | Person | Lincoln, NE | Aug. 31, 2025 | $624 (opens in a new tab) |
| Scott G. SpethmanExecutive Director I, Nelnet | Person | Lincoln, NE | July 31, 2026 | $624 (opens in a new tab) |
See every contribution to Nelnet INC PAC (Nelnet PAC) on FEC.gov (opens in a new tab). Contributions of $200 or less aren’t listed by name.