Contribution Rules

Last Updated: April 26, 2026

The Reconstruction PAC is a federally registered non-connected political action committee (PAC) subject to the Federal Election Campaign Act (FECA) and FEC regulations. The following rules apply to all contributions.

Who Can Contribute

The following individuals and entities may make contributions to The Reconstruction PAC:

U.S. citizens — regardless of where they reside
Lawfully admitted permanent resident aliens (green card holders) — may contribute to PACs (but not directly to federal candidates in some circumstances; see FEC guidance)
U.S.-incorporated businesses owned by U.S. citizens may in some circumstances contribute through separate segregated funds — contact us for details

Contribution Limits

Under federal law, the following limits apply:

Individuals: Maximum of $5,000 per calendar year to The Reconstruction PAC
Other multicandidate PACs: Maximum of $5,000 per calendar year
Non-multicandidate PACs: Maximum of $5,000 per calendar year

These limits are per calendar year (January 1 – December 31), not per election. Contributions exceeding these limits will be returned.

Prohibited Sources — Federal Law Prohibitions

The following sources are strictly prohibited from making contributions to The Reconstruction PAC. Knowingly making a prohibited contribution is a federal criminal offense.

Corporations (for-profit and nonprofit) — corporate treasury funds may not be contributed
Labor organizations — union treasury funds may not be contributed
National banks
Federal government contractors — any person or entity with a current federal contract is prohibited from contributing
Foreign nationals — including foreign citizens, foreign corporations, and any entity organized under foreign law; this prohibition applies regardless of where a foreign national resides
Minors — individuals under 18 years of age may not contribute
Contributions in another person's name — making a contribution on behalf of another person using that person's funds, but in your own name, is prohibited
Contributions from funds you don't own — you may only contribute from funds you personally own and control

Required Disclosures

Federal law requires The Reconstruction PAC to collect and report certain information:

For all contributions: Contributor name, mailing address, and date and amount of contribution
For contributions exceeding $200 in a calendar year: Also required: occupation and name of employer (or "self-employed" or "retired" if applicable)
Public disclosure: Contributions exceeding $200 in aggregate per calendar year are publicly disclosed in FEC filings, including the contributor's name, address, occupation, and employer. This information is publicly searchable on FEC.gov.

By contributing, you consent to this public disclosure.

Contribution Methods

The Reconstruction PAC accepts contributions via:

Online: Credit card, debit card, and ACH/bank transfer through our secure online donation portal
Check: Payable to "The Reconstruction PAC" — contact us for mailing address

We do not accept cash contributions. All contributions are processed through PCI-compliant payment systems.

Non-Tax-Deductible Status

Contributions to The Reconstruction PAC are not tax-deductible for federal income tax purposes. We are a political action committee, not a charitable organization. You will not receive a tax deduction for your contribution.

Contributor Certification

By making a contribution to The Reconstruction PAC, you certify that:

This contribution is made from your own personal funds
You are a U.S. citizen or lawfully admitted permanent resident alien
You are at least 18 years of age
This contribution is not being made from the treasury funds of a corporation, labor organization, or national bank
You are not a foreign national prohibited from making contributions
You are not a federal contractor
This contribution does not cause you to exceed the $5,000 per calendar year limit
You are not making this contribution on behalf of another person

Refund Policy

We reserve the right to refund any contribution that we believe may be in violation of federal election law, or that we are unable to verify as legally permissible. Contributions made in error may be refunded upon written request.

Contact

Questions about contribution rules may be directed to:
info@thereconstructionpac.com

For authoritative guidance on federal campaign finance law, consult the FEC at FEC.gov or call 1-800-424-9530.