PAC · NJ · C00485979
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation Political Action Committee (Cognizant PAC)
A traditional political action committee. It raises limited contributions and can give directly to candidates. Lobbyist/registrant PAC.
First filed July 9, 2010. Treasurer: John Brennan. Connected organization: Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation. View on FEC.gov (opens in a new tab)
- Raised (2025-26)$113,543
- Spent$124,501
- Cash on hand$53,744
- 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
- Jay Obernolte (R) (opens in a new tab)House · CA-23
- Rich McCormick (R) (opens in a new tab)House · GA-07
- Pete Aguilar (D) (opens in a new tab)House · CA-33
- Josh Gottheimer (D) (opens in a new tab)House · NJ-05
- Hakeem S. Jeffries (D) (opens in a new tab)House · NY-08
- Darin LaHood (R) (opens in a new tab)House · IL-16
- Steve Daines (R) (opens in a new tab)Senate · MT
- Beth Van Duyne (R) (opens in a new tab)House · TX-24
- Frank Pallone Jr. (D) (opens in a new tab)House · NJ-06
- Todd Young (R) (opens in a new tab)Senate · IN
- Mike Rounds (R) (opens in a new tab)Senate · SD
- Ted Lieu (D) (opens in a new tab)House · CA-36
- Valerie Foushee (D) (opens in a new tab)House · NC-04
- Laurel Lee (R) (opens in a new tab)House · FL-15
- Mark Warner (D) (opens in a new tab)Senate · VA
- Bill Hagerty (R) (opens in a new tab)Senate · TN
- Suhas Subramanyam (D) (opens in a new tab)House · VA-10
- Deborah Ross (D) (opens in a new tab)House · NC-02
- Ted Cruz (R) (opens in a new tab)Senate · TX
- Zoe Lofgren (D) (opens in a new tab)House · CA-18
Showing the top 20 of 26 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 |
|---|---|
| NRSC | $5,000 |
| New Jersey Democratic State Committee | $5,000 |
| Spike PAC | $5,000 |
| Emmer Victory Committee Dba Republican Congressional Victory Committee | $5,000 |
| Katherine Clark Majority Fund | $2,500 |
| DSCC | $2,500 |
| Fair Shot PAC | $1,500 |
| Defend the Dream | $1,000 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph VelliDirector, Cognizant Technology Solutions | Person | Teaneck, NJ | Sept. 15, 2026 | $5,000 (opens in a new tab) |
| Michael Patsalos-FoxDirector, Cognizant | Person | Teaneck, NJ | Sept. 15, 2026 | $5,000 (opens in a new tab) |
| Leo Mackay Jr.Director, Cognizant Technology Solutions | Person | Teaneck, NJ | Sept. 15, 2026 | $5,000 (opens in a new tab) |
| Ravi S. KumarCEO, Cognizant Technology Solutions | Person | Teaneck, NJ | Sept. 28, 2026 | $5,000 (opens in a new tab) |
| Magali BranderizHomemaker, Homemaker | Person | Cupertion, CA | Sept. 15, 2026 | $5,000 (opens in a new tab) |
| Eric BranderizDirector, Cognizant Technology Solutions | Person | Teaneck, NJ | Sept. 15, 2026 | $5,000 (opens in a new tab) |
| Archana DeskusDirector, Cognizant Technology Solutions | Person | Teaneck, NJ | Aug. 3, 2026 | $5,000 (opens in a new tab) |
| John DineenDirector, Cognizant Technology Solutions | Person | Teaneck, NJ | July 21, 2026 | $5,000 (opens in a new tab) |
| Stephen RohlederChairman of the Board, Cognizant Technology Solutions | Person | Teaneck, NJ | March 7, 2025 | $5,000 (opens in a new tab) |
| Stephen RohlederDirector, Cognizant Technology Solutions | Person | Teaneck, NJ | March 3, 2026 | $5,000 (opens in a new tab) |
| Giselle RohlederNot Employed, Not Employed | Person | Austin, TX | March 3, 2026 | $5,000 (opens in a new tab) |
| Michael Patsalos-FoxDirector, Cognizant | Person | Teaneck, NJ | Dec. 26, 2025 | $5,000 (opens in a new tab) |
| Leo Mackay Jr.Director, Cognizant Technology Solutions | Person | Teaneck, NJ | Aug. 14, 2025 | $5,000 (opens in a new tab) |
| Gina DineenHomemaker, Homemaker | Person | Longboat Key, FL | July 16, 2025 | $5,000 (opens in a new tab) |
| Magali BranderizHomemaker, Homemaker | Person | Cupertion, CA | July 16, 2025 | $5,000 (opens in a new tab) |
| Eric BranderizDirector, Cognizant Technology Solutions | Person | Teaneck, NJ | July 16, 2025 | $5,000 (opens in a new tab) |
| John KimEvp & General Counsel, Cognizant Technology Solutions | Person | Teaneck, NJ | Jan. 15, 2026 | $4,000 (opens in a new tab) |
| John KimEvp & General Counsel, Cognizant Technology Solutions | Person | Teaneck, NJ | July 15, 2025 | $3,333 (opens in a new tab) |
| Wynne KimHealth Consumer Plat SR. Product MGR., Memorial Sloan Kettering CNTR | Person | New York, NY | Oct. 6, 2025 | $2,667 (opens in a new tab) |
| Robert TelesmanicChief Accounting Officer SVP, Cognizant Technology Solutions | Person | Teaneck, NJ | Dec. 31, 2025 | $2,500 (opens in a new tab) |
| Michael SteinigDeputy General Counsel SVP, Cognizant Technology Solutions | Person | Teaneck, NJ | Dec. 30, 2025 | $2,500 (opens in a new tab) |
| Wynne KimHealth Consumer Plat SR. Product MGR., Memorial Sloan Kettering CNTR | Person | New York, NY | Feb. 11, 2025 | $1,668 (opens in a new tab) |
| John KimEvp & General Counsel, Cognizant Technology Solutions | Person | Teaneck, NJ | Oct. 15, 2025 | $1,333 (opens in a new tab) |
| Walter RussellImmigration Global Head Of Litigation, Cognizant Technology Solutions | Person | Teaneck, NJ | Sept. 30, 2026 | $1,000 (opens in a new tab) |
| Walter RussellImmigration Global Head Of Litigation, Cognizant Technology Solutions | Person | Teaneck, NJ | Dec. 31, 2025 | $1,000 (opens in a new tab) |
See every contribution to Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation Political Action Committee (Cognizant PAC) on FEC.gov (opens in a new tab). Contributions of $200 or less aren’t listed by name.