Democracy for Tennessee
Registered Apr 2005 · Treasurer: Paul W. Ambrosius · Nashville, TN
Where the Money Goes
Of the $3,712 this committee reported spending, the largest share — $1,912 (52%) — went to operating costs and overhead.
Why this number?
Operating share of spending compares operating spending with total spent.
Show formula
Operating / overhead spending divided by everything this committee spent (each expenditure lands in exactly one bucket).
| Operating / overhead spending | $1,912 |
| Contributions to candidates | $1,800 |
- Operating & other $1,912 52%
- To TN candidates $1,800 48%
Contributions to Candidates
No contributions to tracked candidates on record.
This committee’s own filings report $1,800 to candidates, while tracked candidates reported receiving $0. Of the $1,800 difference, $1,800 went to recipients not tracked here (itemized below).
Its filing also reports $1,800 in candidate contributions to recipients not tracked here — federal, local, and out-of-state races, and sitting legislators not on the 2026 ballot:
- Burkett for Council $800.00
- Friends of Freda Player $500.00
- Sam McUllough Campaign $500.00
Tennessee caps what a PAC may give one candidate per election — $15,400 for statewide and House races, $30,800 for Senate races (2025–26 limits; a primary and a general count as separate elections). Registry of Election Finance limits.
Operating & Other Spending
| Purpose | Total |
|---|---|
| Food / Beverage | $437.00 |
| Printing | $374.80 |
| Office Supplies Bought Through Ebay Seller | $323.50 |
| Reimburse Jim Grinstead For Music | $250.00 |
| Photography | $200.00 |
| Video Service | $150.00 |
| Reimburse Jim Grinstead For Decorations | $83.92 |
| Reimburse Jim Grinstead For Ice Cream & Supplies | $40.45 |
| Reimburse Jim Grinstead For Ice Cream Scoops | $21.53 |
| Reimburse Jim Grinstead For Pavilian Rental | $15.00 |
| Payee | Purpose | Date | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| JJ's Bistro | Food / Beverage | 04/10/2007 | $437.00 |
| Kalergis, James | Office Supplies Bought Through Ebay Seller | 03/10/2007 | $323.50 |
| Jones, Brian Ashley | Reimburse Jim Grinstead For Music | 07/30/2007 | $250.00 |
| Emrick, Steve | Photography | 04/10/2007 | $200.00 |
| Reaves Uhles, Mary | Printing | 05/15/2007 | $200.00 |
| American Press & Printing | Printing | 04/06/2007 | $174.80 |
| Wheeler, Chris | Video Service | 05/08/2007 | $150.00 |
| Oriental Trading Co. | Reimburse Jim Grinstead For Decorations | 07/30/2007 | $83.92 |
| Kroger | Reimburse Jim Grinstead For Ice Cream & Supplies | 07/30/2007 | $40.45 |
| Mobile Fixture and Equipment | Reimburse Jim Grinstead For Ice Cream Scoops | 07/30/2007 | $21.53 |
Who Funds It
| Donor | Location | Employer | Total Given |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee State Council, Service Employees International Union (SEIU) | Clinton, TN | — | $5,000.00 |
| Mary Reaves Uhles | Nashville, TN | — | $580.00 |
| Won Choi | Nashville, TN | Self-Employed | $400.00 |
Filing History
Totals as filed with the Tennessee Registry of Election Finance; see About for how this data is processed.