Donations made to California Charter Schools Assn. Advocates
A small group of donors contributed to California Charter Schools Assn. Advocates, which then transferred much of the money to an affiliated political-action committee that supported candidates in the 2015 Los Angeles Board of Education elections. The full list of 2015 donations was not disclosed to state regulators till after the May elections.
| Donor | 2015 Donations* | 2014 Donations |
|---|---|---|
| Michael R. Bloomberg | $350,000 | $250,000 |
| Eli Broad | $50,000 | $305,000 |
| Emerson Collective | $150,000 | $0 |
| Doris Fisher | $750,000 | $550,000 |
| Barbara Grimm | $500,000 | $586,400 |
| Reed Hastings | $0 | $1.5 million |
| Carrie W. Penner | $150,000 | $470,000 |
| Richard Riordan | $0 | $50,000 |
| John H. and Regina Scully | $100,000 | $400,000 |
| Jim Walton | $225,000 | $250,000 |
*2015 donations are current through June 15.
Source: Records filed with the California Secretary of State
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