Schedule A in plain language
Schedule A on FEC reports lists receipts — contributions and similar inflows. For itemized rows, filers often include a contributor ZIP. But data quality varies: typos, ZIP+4-only fields, overseas addresses, and summary-only filings mean a meaningful share of dollars cannot be placed on a U.S. map.
How Pachand handles coverage
- Map sync — aggregate totals for rows with a mappable five-digit ZIP (the heatmap basis)
- Not on map — ingested Schedule A dollars that lack a usable ZIP, shown separately so totals reconcile
- PAC transfers — excluded from donor geography roll-ups by design
See the live version in donor heatmaps after you sync your watchlist. See the campaign finance software guide or our political campaign software guide.
Compliance reminder
Pachand displays aggregate ZIP totals only — not individual donor PII. Read Legal & Privacy for permitted uses under 11 CFR § 104.15.
Frequently asked questions
- Why are some contributions missing from the map?
- Pachand only plots rows with a valid five-digit U.S. ZIP. International addresses, malformed ZIP fields, and non-contribution Schedule A line types are excluded from map geography but may still count toward committee totals.
- Are PAC transfers shown on the donor heatmap?
- No. PAC-to-committee transfers are excluded from donor ZIP roll-ups so the map reflects individual and non-PAC contribution geography.