Super PAC (Independent Expenditure-Only)
Bold America
FEC committee C00854299. Last filed October 15, 2026.
FEC C00854299Last filed 2026-10-15Totals through 2026-08-31
The short version
- Raised $9.5M and spent $9.1M in the 2026 cycle, through August 31, 2026.
- Biggest target: $1.8M supporting Melissa Hernandez.
- $3.1M in general election independent expenditures reported in 24 and 48 hour notices.
- Largest donor on record: Proximo Action (Organization), $2.9M.
What it is
Bold America is registered with the FEC as a super PAC, connected to Democrats 2024. In 2026 it has reported $10.7M in independent expenditures across 12 races, 68% of it helping Democrats.
A super PAC can raise unlimited amounts from individuals, companies, unions and other groups. It cannot give money directly to candidates or coordinate its spending with them. It spends independently, mostly on ads.
Issues it says it stands for
No record found. The FEC does not record issues. The candidates it supports and opposes are listed below.
Registration
| Type | Super PAC (Independent Expenditure-Only) |
|---|---|
| Connected organization | Democrats 2024 |
| Treasurer | Koob, Christopher |
| Registered in | DC |
| First filed with the FEC | October 23, 2023 |
| Website | https://bold-america.com/ |
Who it supports and opposes
Independent expenditures from its 24 and 48 hour notices, 2026 cycle.
| Position | Candidate | Race | General | Primary or other |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Support | Melissa Hernandez D | CA-14 House | $0 | $1.8M |
| Oppose | Darializa Avila Chevalier D | NY-13 House | $0 | $1.5M |
| Oppose | Monica De La Cruz R | TX-15 House | $1.5M | $0 |
| Support | Adriano Espaillat D | NY-13 House | $0 | $1.4M |
| Oppose | Amish Shah D | AZ-01 House | $0 | $1.3M |
| Oppose | Eric Flores R | TX-34 House | $1.0M | $0 |
| Oppose | Aisha Wahab D | CA-14 House | $0 | $611K |
| Support | Denise Powell D | NE-02 House | $0 | $419K |
| Support | Linda Sanchez D | CA-41 House | $0 | $300K |
| Support | Sylvia R Garcia D | TX-29 House | $0 | $270K |
| Oppose | Greg Cunningham R | NM-02 House | $226K | $0 |
| Support | Marlene Galan-Woods | AZ-01 House | $0 | $225K |
| Oppose | Tano Tijerina R | TX-28 House | $181K | $0 |
| Oppose | Gabe Evans R | CO-08 House | $100K | $0 |
| Oppose | Juan Ciscomani R | AZ-06 House | $99K | $0 |
Direct contributions to candidates
| Recipient | Given | Checks |
|---|---|---|
| Old Town Media LLC | $650K | 1 |
| Mba Consulting Group | $46K | 20 |
| Viewpoint Media LLC | $41K | 2 |
| Ngp Van | $10K | 1 |
| Nuestro PAC FEC | $10K | 1 |
| Sandler Reiff Lamb Rosenstein & Birkenstock, P.C. | $7K | 4 |
| Clarke & Sampson | $5K | 1 |
| Nielsen Consulting LLC | $2K | 1 |
| The Strathdee Group | $906 | 11 |
| Amalgamated Bank | $753 | 3 |
Largest itemized contributions processed by the FEC, 2026 cycle.
Who funds it
Donor mix
| Source | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Small donors, $200 or less (not named) | $15 | 0% |
| Individuals giving over $200 (named) | $4.2M | 44% |
| PACs and other political committees | $3.5M | 37% |
| Transfers from affiliated committees | $1.7M | 18% |
| Other receipts (companies, nonprofits, a hybrid PAC's unlimited account) | $278 | 0% |
| Total raised | $9.5M | 100% |
FEC committee totals, 2026 cycle, through August 31, 2026. The 10 largest donors include recent electronic filings, so their share can run ahead of these totals.
99% from 10 donors
Largest named donors
| Donor | Type | Given | Checks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Proximo Action | Organization No donor disclosure | $2.9M | 5 |
| United Democracy Project ('Udp') | PAC | $2.8M | 7 |
| Democrats 2026 FEC | PAC | $1.2M | 4 |
| Opportunity Forward Alliance | Organization No donor disclosure | $775K | 2 |
| Chc Bold PAC | PAC | $600K | 3 |
| Democrats 2024 FEC | PAC | $550K | 2 |
| Peterson Solutions Fund | Organization No donor disclosure | $150K | 1 |
| International Bancshares Corporation | Organization No donor disclosure | $150K | 1 |
| International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Political Action League | PAC | $125K | 3 |
| Coinbase | Organization No donor disclosure | $100K | 2 |
| Community Forward Initiative (Cfi) | Organization No donor disclosure | $50K | 1 |
| Susan Sarofim Self Employed | Individual | $35K | 1 |
| Ngp Van | Organization No donor disclosure | $10K | 1 |
| Lina Hidalgo for Harris County | Political committee | $10K | 1 |
| Waterfront Strategies | Organization No donor disclosure | $901 | 1 |
| Osaic Institutions, Inc. | Organization No donor disclosure | $70 | 1 |
Built from the 100 largest itemized receipts processed by the FEC through August 31, 2026.
Where its individual donors work
| Employer | Given | Donations |
|---|---|---|
| Null | $7.7M | 27 |
| The Scher Investment Group | $10K | 1 |
Employer as reported by each donor, 2026 cycle, FEC processed totals. Retired, self employed and not employed donors are not shown.
Donors marked "No donor disclosure" are companies, LLCs or nonprofits. Unless they are themselves political committees, they do not have to report where their money came from. The disclosed trail ends there.
Primary Sources
- FEC committee page: fec.gov/data/committee/C00854299
- FEC filings: all reports filed by Bold America
- Independent expenditures: fec.gov
- Receipts: fec.gov