NELNET INC PAC (NELNET PAC)
— · type Q · designation B
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- FEC committee id
C00370015- Internal id
862d7ae7-1d09-4ca4-8478-0be7d3c7f4de- Treasurer
- KISER, BEN
- Connected / sponsoring organization
- NELNET, INC.
- Organization type
C— Corporation- Filing frequency
M— Monthly
Cycle financials
Source: FEC webl / webk bulk file (cycle summary). Numbers in USD; 0 = no activity reported.
| Cycle | Receipts | Disbursements | Cash on hand | Debts | From individuals | From other PACs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $239,090 | $0 | $257,689 | $266,280 | $239,090 | $0 |
| 2024 | $200,495 | $0 | $264,684 | $257,689 | $200,495 | $0 |
| 2022 | $264,326 | $0 | $168,638 | $264,684 | $10,000 | $0 |
| 2020 | $151,663 | $0 | $122,249 | $168,638 | $151,663 | $0 |
| 2018 | $138,664 | $0 | $190,985 | $122,249 | $138,664 | $0 |
| 2016 | $195,544 | $0 | $211,091 | $190,985 | $195,544 | $0 |
| 2014 | $218,010 | $0 | $177,481 | $211,091 | $218,010 | $0 |
| 2012 | $245,788 | $0 | $33,543 | $177,481 | $245,788 | $0 |
| 2010 | $107,356 | $0 | $18,936 | $33,543 | $107,356 | $0 |
| 2008 | $226,308 | $0 | $60,210 | $18,936 | $300 | $0 |
| 2006 | $434,914 | $0 | $56,297 | $60,210 | $434,914 | $0 |
| 2004 | $260,156 | $0 | $60,540 | $56,297 | $260,156 | $0 |
| 2002 | $120,490 | $0 | $0 | $60,540 | $120,490 | $0 |
Candidates
No candidate relationships on file.
Top individual donors (2026 cycle)
Aggregated from FEC Schedule A by donor (name + city + state). Employer + occupation reflect the donor's most recent gift. Source: FEC indiv bulk.
| Donor | Employer / occupation | City, ST | Gifts | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HEIMES, TERRY J. | NELNET · CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | LINCOLN, NE | 1 | $675 |
| SPETHMAN, SCOTT G. | NELNET · EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR I | LINCOLN, NE | 1 | $624 |
| MUNN, WILLIAM J. | NELNET · EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR I | DENVER, CO | 1 | $600 |
| PENNER, JEREMY | NELNET · MANAGING DIRECTOR I - PRODUCT - FACTS | FORT WORTH, TX | 1 | $600 |
| NOORDHOEK, JEFFREY R. | NELNET, INC. · CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | LINCOLN, NE | 1 | $576 |
| MORGAN, PHILIP J. | NELNET · EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR I | LINCOLN, NE | 1 | $576 |
| KRUGER, JAMES D. | NELNET · CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | LINCOLN, NE | 1 | $576 |
| DAVIS, AL M. | NELNET · EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR I | LEESBURG, VA | 1 | $576 |
| DUNLAP, MICHAEL S. | NELNET, INC. · CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD | LINCOLN, NE | 1 | $570 |
| TEWES, TIMOTHY | NELNET, INC. · PRESIDENT, NELNET AND CEO, NBS | ASHLAND, NE | 1 | $570 |
| WENGER, DEEANN | NELNET, INC. · PRESIDENT NBS | LINCOLN, NE | 1 | $459 |
| POPEVIS, JOSEPH | NELNET, INC. · EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR I | LINCOLN, NE | 1 | $375 |
| GUBBELS, SCOTT | NELNET · EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR I | LINCOLN, NE | 1 | $345 |
| WEBER, CARRIE | NELNET · CHIEF AUDIT EXECUTIVE | LINCOLN, NE | 1 | $345 |
| COUNTS, GREGORY W. | NELNET, INC. · IT DIRECTOR - 6C (US PRIMARY) | PARKER, CO | 1 | $300 |
| BARTLETT, RICHARD | NELNET, INC. · MANAGING DIRECTOR I - BUSINESS DEV STR | OVERLAND PARK, KS | 1 | $300 |
| SATTLER, NICHOLAS | NELNET · MANAGING DIRECTOR-CONTACT CENTER | LINCOLN, NE | 1 | $300 |
| HAGGARTY, PAT | NELNET · MANAGING DIRECTOR I | MISSOULA, MT | 1 | $273 |
| COMBS, RYAN | NELNET, INC. · CHIEF SECURITY OFFICER | LITTLETON, CO | 1 | $255 |
| MCCURLEY, THOMAS GREER | NELNET · EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR I | LINCOLN, NE | 1 | $255 |
| BROWN, BRENDAN | NELNET, INC. · NDS MANAGING DIRECTOR - DATA SCIENCE A | DENVER, CO | 1 | $240 |
| BOISEN, MARY | NELNET INC · MANAGING DIRECTOR I - CUSTOMER SUCCESS | ESTERO, FL | 1 | $240 |
| LIEN, LISA A. | NELNET · CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER - NDS | LINCOLN, NE | 1 | $240 |
| MARKS, MELISSA B. | NELNET, INC. · NDS MANAGING DIRECTOR - BUSINESS DEV A | ENGLEWOOD, CO | 1 | $240 |
| HUNTER, MATTHEW | NELNET · DIRECTOR - STRUCTURING AND ANALYTICS - | CHICAGO, IL | 1 | $240 |
Transfers to candidates
Direct contributions from this committee to candidates and other committees. Source: FEC pas2 bulk.
| Date | Recipient | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-24 | GONZALEZ, VICENTE | 24K | $5,000 |
| 2026-02-23 | CASTEN, SEAN | 24K | $2,500 |
| 2026-02-23 | CASTEN, SEAN | 24K | $2,500 |
| 2026-02-18 | ROUZER, DAVID | 24K | $5,000 |
| 2026-02-12 | DAVIDSON, WARREN | 24K | $1,000 |
| 2026-01-27 | HUIZENGA, WILLIAM P | 24K | $1,000 |
| 2025-12-04 | FOXX, VIRGINIA ANN | 24K | $3,000 |
| 2025-11-17 | CURTIS, JOHN | 24K | $3,500 |
| 2025-10-01 | CLEAVER, EMANUEL II | 24K | $5,000 |
| 2025-10-01 | LAWLER, MICHAEL VINCENT | 24K | $2,500 |
| 2025-09-17 | STEIL, BRYAN GEORGE | 24K | $3,500 |
| 2025-09-15 | HORSFORD, STEVEN ALEXZANDER | 24K | $2,500 |
| 2025-09-08 | CASTEN, SEAN | 24K | $2,500 |
| 2025-09-04 | PETTERSEN, BRITTANY LOUISE | 24K | $2,500 |
| 2025-08-19 | JEFFRIES, HAKEEM | 24K | $2,500 |
| 2025-06-16 | GARCIA, SYLVIA R | 24K | $2,500 |
| 2025-06-11 | MCBRIDE, SARAH ELIZABETH | 24K | $2,500 |
| 2025-06-11 | BYNUM, JANELLE | 24K | $2,500 |
| 2025-06-11 | STEFANIK, ELISE M. | 24K | $1,000 |
| 2025-05-02 | DAVIDSON, WARREN | 24K | $2,500 |
| 2025-04-01 | KELLY, JOHN TRENT | 24K | $5,000 |
| 2025-04-01 | COLE, TOM | 24K | $5,000 |
| 2025-04-01 | COLE, TOM | 24K | $5,000 |
| 2025-04-01 | FLOOD, MIKE | 24K | $5,000 |
| 2025-04-01 | CALVERT, KEN | 24K | $5,000 |
Connected on the graph
Inbound (1)
| date | from | type | amount | role | source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | NELNET, INC. | connected_org_of | — | C | fec_committee |
Outbound (96)
| date | type | to | amount | role | source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-24 | contributed_to | Gonzalez, Vicente | $5,000 | pas2 | |
| 2026-02-23 | contributed_to | Casten, Sean | $2,500 | pas2 | |
| 2026-02-23 | contributed_to | Casten, Sean | $2,500 | pas2 | |
| 2026-02-18 | contributed_to | Rouzer, David | $5,000 | pas2 | |
| 2026-02-12 | contributed_to | Davidson, Warren | $1,000 | pas2 | |
| 2026-01-27 | contributed_to | Huizenga, Bill | $1,000 | pas2 | |
| 2025-12-04 | contributed_to | Foxx, Virginia | $3,000 | pas2 | |
| 2025-11-17 | contributed_to | Curtis, John R. | $3,500 | pas2 | |
| 2025-10-01 | contributed_to | Cleaver, Emanuel | $5,000 | pas2 | |
| 2025-10-01 | contributed_to | Lawler, Michael | $2,500 | pas2 | |
| 2025-09-17 | contributed_to | Steil, Bryan | $3,500 | pas2 | |
| 2025-09-15 | contributed_to | Horsford, Steven | $2,500 | pas2 | |
| 2025-09-08 | contributed_to | Casten, Sean | $2,500 | pas2 | |
| 2025-09-04 | contributed_to | Pettersen, Brittany | $2,500 | pas2 | |
| 2025-08-19 | contributed_to | Jeffries, Hakeem S. | $2,500 | pas2 | |
| 2025-06-16 | contributed_to | Garcia, Sylvia R. | $2,500 | pas2 | |
| 2025-06-11 | contributed_to | Bynum, Janelle S. | $2,500 | pas2 | |
| 2025-06-11 | contributed_to | Stefanik, Elise M. | $1,000 | pas2 | |
| 2025-06-11 | contributed_to | MCBRIDE, SARAH ELIZABETH | $2,500 | pas2 | |
| 2025-05-02 | contributed_to | Davidson, Warren | $2,500 | pas2 | |
| 2025-04-01 | contributed_to | Cole, Tom | $5,000 | pas2 | |
| 2025-04-01 | contributed_to | Flood, Mike | $5,000 | pas2 | |
| 2025-04-01 | contributed_to | Kelly, Trent | $5,000 | pas2 | |
| 2025-04-01 | contributed_to | Calvert, Ken | $5,000 | pas2 | |
| 2025-04-01 | contributed_to | Cole, Tom | $5,000 | pas2 | |
| 2025-03-25 | contributed_to | McClain, Lisa C. | $5,000 | pas2 | |
| 2025-03-17 | contributed_to | Capito, Shelley Moore | $2,500 | pas2 | |
| 2025-03-01 | contributed_to | Ricketts, Pete | $2,500 | pas2 | |
| 2025-03-01 | contributed_to | JOHNSON, JAMES MICHAEL | $5,000 | pas2 | |
| 2025-02-25 | contributed_to | Huizenga, Bill | $1,500 | pas2 | |
| 2025-02-20 | contributed_to | Ricketts, Pete | $-500 | pas2 | |
| 2025-02-20 | contributed_to | Horsford, Steven | $2,500 | pas2 | |
| 2025-02-20 | contributed_to | Curtis, John R. | $1,500 | pas2 | |
| 2025-02-13 | contributed_to | Collins, Susan M. | $2,500 | pas2 | |
| 2025-02-10 | contributed_to | Fischer, Deb | $2,500 | pas2 | |
| 2025-02-05 | contributed_to | Walberg, Tim | $2,500 | pas2 | |
| 2025-02-04 | contributed_to | Smith, Adrian | $2,500 | pas2 | |
| 2025-02-01 | contributed_to | Flood, Mike | $5,000 | pas2 | |
| 2022-11-22 | contributed_to | Hassan, Margaret Wood | $2,500 | pas2 | |
| 2022-09-12 | contributed_to | Comer, James | $1,000 | pas2 | |
| 2022-09-06 | contributed_to | Cortez Masto, Catherine | $5,000 | pas2 | |
| 2022-08-23 | contributed_to | Hassan, Margaret Wood | $2,500 | pas2 | |
| 2022-08-22 | contributed_to | Sinema, Kyrsten | $2,900 | pas2 | |
| 2022-07-12 | contributed_to | Smith, Adrian | $2,500 | pas2 | |
| 2022-07-08 | contributed_to | Fischer, Deb | $1,000 | pas2 | |
| 2022-07-07 | contributed_to | Flood, Mike | $5,000 | pas2 | |
| 2022-07-07 | contributed_to | Connolly, Gerald E. | $2,500 | pas2 | |
| 2022-07-06 | contributed_to | Foxx, Virginia | $1,000 | pas2 | |
| 2022-06-07 | contributed_to | Morelle, Joseph D. | $1,000 | pas2 | |
| 2022-06-06 | contributed_to | Luetkemeyer, Blaine | $1,000 | pas2 | |
| 2022-06-03 | contributed_to | Stefanik, Elise M. | $1,000 | pas2 | |
| 2022-05-24 | contributed_to | Barr, Andy | $2,000 | pas2 | |
| 2022-05-24 | contributed_to | Comer, James | $1,000 | pas2 | |
| 2022-05-24 | contributed_to | Murkowski, Lisa | $1,500 | pas2 | |
| 2022-05-24 | contributed_to | Beatty, Joyce | $1,000 | pas2 | |
| 2022-05-24 | contributed_to | Clark, Katherine M. | $1,000 | pas2 | |
| 2022-05-02 | contributed_to | Lee, Mike | $1,000 | pas2 | |
| 2022-04-25 | contributed_to | Foxx, Virginia | $1,000 | pas2 | |
| 2022-04-13 | contributed_to | Adams, Alma S. | $1,000 | pas2 | |
| 2022-03-18 | contributed_to | Flood, Mike | $5,000 | pas2 | |
| 2022-03-07 | contributed_to | Hassan, Margaret Wood | $2,500 | pas2 | |
| 2022-02-15 | contributed_to | Lee, Mike | $5,000 | pas2 | |
| 2022-02-14 | contributed_to | Fischer, Deb | $1,000 | pas2 | |
| 2021-12-02 | contributed_to | Foxx, Virginia | $2,500 | pas2 | |
| 2021-12-01 | contributed_to | Cortez Masto, Catherine | $-5,000 | pas2 | |
| 2021-10-12 | contributed_to | Rosen, Jacky | $1,000 | pas2 | |
| 2021-10-12 | contributed_to | DeLauro, Rosa L. | $1,000 | pas2 | |
| 2021-10-12 | contributed_to | Van Hollen, Chris | $1,000 | pas2 | |
| 2021-10-12 | contributed_to | Hassan, Margaret Wood | $1,000 | pas2 | |
| 2021-09-14 | contributed_to | Cortez Masto, Catherine | $5,000 | pas2 | |
| 2021-09-10 | contributed_to | Fischer, Deb | $1,000 | pas2 | |
| 2021-08-24 | contributed_to | Cortez Masto, Catherine | $1,500 | pas2 | |
| 2021-08-20 | contributed_to | Fortenberry, Jeff | $2,000 | pas2 | |
| 2021-08-20 | contributed_to | Scott, Tim | $3,500 | pas2 | |
| 2021-08-03 | contributed_to | Moore, Blake D. | $3,000 | pas2 | |
| 2021-07-20 | contributed_to | Bacon, Don | $1,500 | pas2 | |
| 2021-07-20 | contributed_to | Fortenberry, Jeff | $2,000 | pas2 | |
| 2021-07-20 | contributed_to | Smith, Adrian | $2,000 | pas2 | |
| 2021-07-01 | contributed_to | McHenry, Patrick T. | $2,000 | pas2 | |
| 2021-06-15 | contributed_to | Cole, Tom | $1,000 | pas2 | |
| 2021-06-07 | contributed_to | Smith, Adrian | $1,000 | pas2 | |
| 2021-05-07 | contributed_to | Fischer, Deb | $1,000 | pas2 | |
| 2021-05-07 | contributed_to | Murray, Patty | $1,000 | pas2 | |
| 2021-04-27 | contributed_to | Scott, Tim | $1,500 | pas2 | |
| 2021-04-13 | contributed_to | CURTIS, JOHN | $500 | pas2 | |
| 2021-03-23 | contributed_to | Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" | $1,000 | pas2 | |
| 2021-03-23 | contributed_to | Schatz, Brian | $1,000 | pas2 | |
| 2021-03-15 | contributed_to | Bacon, Don | $1,500 | pas2 | |
| 2021-03-09 | contributed_to | Hassan, Margaret Wood | $1,000 | pas2 | |
| 2021-03-09 | contributed_to | Grothman, Glenn | $500 | pas2 | |
| 2021-02-17 | contributed_to | Murray, Patty | $1,000 | pas2 | |
| 2021-02-12 | contributed_to | Fortenberry, Jeff | $1,000 | pas2 | |
| 2021-02-12 | contributed_to | Fitzgerald, Scott | $500 | pas2 | |
| 2021-02-12 | contributed_to | Perlmutter, Ed | $1,000 | pas2 | |
| 2021-02-08 | contributed_to | Fischer, Deb | $1,000 | pas2 | |
| 2021-01-11 | contributed_to | Perlmutter, Ed | $2,500 | pas2 |