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.
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.