Center for Responsive Politics

Founded in 1983, the Center for Responsive Politics is the nation’s primary research group tracking money in U.S. politics at the federal level and its effect on elections and public policy. Through its website, OpenSecrets.org, the Center provides data on federal campaign contributions and lobbying, coupled with related analysis. These data inform researchers, media, and the public at large, enabling the work of voters and activists pursuing a more transparent and responsive U.S. government. A general operating support grant to the Center would enable its ongoing provision of high-quality federal data on money in politics.

Nonpartisan, independent, and nonprofit, OpenSecrets is the nation’s premier research group tracking money in U.S. politics and its effect on elections and public policy. The group’s mission is to track the flow of money in American politics and provide the data and analysis to strengthen democracy. Its vision is for Americans to use this knowledge to create a more vibrant, representative, and accountable democracy.

The Center for Responsive Politics, founded in 1983, is the nation’s primary research watchdog tracking money in national U.S. politics and its effect on elections and public policy. The Center gathers data on campaign donations and spending and on lobbying, and its expertise makes this data the most reliable available. Through its website, OpenSecrets.org, the Center provides timely access to the data and conducts related analysis and dissemination. The Center informs researchers, media, and the public, thereby enabling voters and activists to pursue a more transparent and responsive U.S. government. A general operating support grant to the Center will enhance its delivery of accessible, high-quality information on money in politics.