OpenSecrets
opensecrets.orgYour home for money in politics
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About
OpenSecrets is a nonpartisan, independent nonprofit that tracks political money in U.S. elections and policy, offering comprehensive databases on campaign finance, lobbying, dark money, and personal financial disclosures. It aggregates data from official government sources like the FEC, Senate Office of Public Records, and IRS, then enriches it with additional research. The platform serves journalists, researchers, policymakers, and citizens seeking transparency in American politics.
Problem
The influence of money on U.S. elections and policy is opaque and difficult to track without a centralized, reliable data resource.
For
Journalists, researchers, policymakers, and citizens interested in political finance transparency
How it works
OpenSecrets aggregates and enriches official government data from sources like the FEC and IRS, then makes it searchable and analyzable through its website and custom data tools.
Business model
freemium
Status
launched
Company
Center for Responsive Politics
Launched
1983