HCA Good Government Fund
Registered Jan 1990 · Treasurer: David G. Anderson · Nashville, TN
Year by year
| Report year | Raised | Spent | To candidates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $27,304.75 | $100.00 | $0.00 |
| 2012 | $219,218.83 | $60,381.47 | $2,000.00 |
| 2011 | $286,476.07 | $46,999.12 | $1,750.00 |
| 2010 | $239,308.44 | $73,544.79 | $1,500.00 |
| 2009 | $344,740.34 | $38,469.86 | $3,000.00 |
| 2008 | $218,506.01 | $40,250.00 | $1,500.00 |
| 2007 | $303,716.10 | $29,350.00 | $0.00 |
| 2006 | $223,279.88 | $34,175.00 | $2,450.00 |
| 2005 | $20,388.92 | $27,275.00 | $500.00 |
| 2004 | $302,801.33 | $36,850.00 | $2,500.00 |
| All years | $2,185,740.67 | $387,395.24 | $15,200.00 |
Raised
$2,185,741
incl. $1,977,386 unitemized small gifts
Total Spent
$387,395
Operating & other
$225,945
58% of spending
To TN candidates
$81,200
21% of spending
Candidate Giving by Party $15,200 to 11 candidates
$15,200 to 11 Republicans
Where the Money Goes
Of the $387,395 this committee reported spending, the largest share — $225,945 (58%) — went to operating costs and overhead.
- Operating & other $225,945 58%
- To TN candidates $81,200 21%
- To other PACs $77,250 20%
- Spent outside Tennessee $3,000 0.8%
“Spent outside Tennessee” is money this committee sent out of state — a multi-state committee’s lump non-Tennessee line plus any individually-filed out-of-state contributions. Separate from out-of-state donors.
Contributions to Candidates
| Candidate | Office | Party | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Watson † | Tennessee Senate, District 11 | Rep. | $5,000.00 |
| Jack Johnson † | Tennessee Senate, District 27 | Rep. | $3,500.00 |
| Ron Ramsey † | Tennessee Senate, District 04 | Rep. | $1,500.00 |
| Michael Harrison † | Tennessee House, District 09 | Rep. | $1,200.00 |
| Rusty Crowe † | Tennessee Senate, District 03 | Rep. | $1,000.00 |
| Doug Overbey † | Tennessee Senate, District 02 | Rep. | $750.00 |
| Randy McNally † | Tennessee Senate, District 05 | Rep. | $750.00 |
| Mary Littleton † | Tennessee House, District 78 | Rep. | $500.00 |
| Mike Sparks † | Tennessee House, District 49 | Rep. | $500.00 |
| Ken Yager † | Tennessee Senate, District 12 | Rep. | $250.00 |
† Reported in this PAC’s own disbursement filing; the recipient’s receipt filing hasn’t itemized it yet.
This committee’s own filings report $81,200 to candidates, while tracked candidates reported receiving $15,200. Of the $66,000 difference, $66,000 went to recipients not tracked here (itemized below).
Its filing also reports $66,000 in candidate contributions to recipients not tracked here:
- Bredesen, Phil $10,000.00
- McWherter, Michael $5,000.00
- Harmon, Bill $3,500.00
- Karl Dean for Mayor $2,500.00
- Maggart, Debra Young $2,250.00
- Ketron, Bill $2,000.00
- Mumpower, Jason $2,000.00
- Fitzhugh, Craig $1,750.00
- Armstrong, Joe $1,500.00
- Henry, Douglas $1,500.00
- …and 51 more recipients
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.
Contributions to Other PACs
| Committee | Total |
|---|---|
| Tennessee Hospital Association | $28,000.00 |
| Tennessee Hospital Association (THA) | $20,000.00 |
| Nashville Business Coalition PAC | $12,500.00 |
| Tennessee Democratic Party | $3,500.00 |
| Raampac (Republicans Achieving A Majority) | $3,000.00 |
| Williamson County Republican Party | $3,000.00 |
| Tenn Republican Party | $2,250.00 |
| The Speaker S Fund | $2,000.00 |
| House-Senate Joint Democrateic Caucus | $1,000.00 |
| Tenn Republican Caucus | $1,000.00 |
Operating & Other Spending
| Purpose | Total |
|---|---|
| Fundraiser | $209,102.00 |
| Debt Retirement | $8,500.00 |
| Bank Fees | $6,193.24 |
| Donations | $1,250.00 |
| Annual Fee | $800.00 |
| Dues / Subscriptions | $100.00 |
Dates
| Payee | Purpose | Date | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haslam, Bill | Fundraiser | 12/21/2012 | $10,700.00 |
| Tennessee Hospital Association (THA) | Fundraiser | 09/09/2008 | $10,000.00 |
| Tennessee Hospital Association (THA) | Fundraiser | 02/16/2010 | $10,000.00 |
| Tennessee Hospital Association (THA) | Fundraiser | 01/25/2011 | $10,000.00 |
| Tennessee Hospital Association | Fundraiser | 11/07/2005 | $9,000.00 |
| Haslam, Bill | Debt Retirement | 09/20/2010 | $7,500.00 |
| Haslam Inaugural 2011, Inc. | Fundraiser | 01/13/2011 | $5,000.00 |
| Haslam, Bill | Fundraiser | 08/17/2010 | $5,000.00 |
| Raampac | Fundraiser | 11/19/2009 | $5,000.00 |
| Tennessee House Democratic Caucus | Fundraiser | 10/24/2005 | $5,000.00 |
Who Funds It
| Donor | Location | Employer | Total Given |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friends of Max Baucus | Helena, MT | — | $5,000.00 |
| Maurice Lagarde | New Orleans, LA | Mid America Div | $1,500.00 |
| Peter Marmerstein | Belleair, FL | West Florida Division | $1,500.00 |
| Ward Boston | Gainesville, FL | N Fl Regional | $1,200.00 |
| Barbara Simmons | Plantation, FL | Mercy Hosp | $1,000.00 |
| Bland Eng | Brandon, FL | Brandon Regional Hosp | $1,000.00 |
| Brian Baumbardner | LYNN Haven, FL | West Fl Healthcare | $1,000.00 |
| Charles Briscoe | Macon, GA | Coliseum Health | $1,000.00 |
| Cheryl Goforth | Medeira Beach, FL | Northside Hosp | $1,000.00 |
| Damond Boatwright | Overland Park, KS | Overland Park Reg | $1,000.00 |
Filing History
Totals as filed with the Tennessee Registry of Election Finance; see About for how this data is processed.
| Filing | Cash Beginning | Cash Ending | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-Year 2013 Historical | $285,262.61 | $213,889.61 | Source: Mid-Year 2013 filing Report 47745 |
| Q4 2012 Historical | $135,278.18 | $285,262.61 | Source: Q4 2012 filing Report 45482 |
| Pre-General 2012 Historical | $138,386.42 | $135,278.18 | Source: Pre-General 2012 filing Report 44429 |
| Q3 2012 Historical | $183,854.48 | $138,386.42 | Source: Q3 2012 filing Report 43523 |
| Pre-Primary 2012 Historical | $189,604.48 | $183,854.48 | Source: Pre-Primary 2012 filing Report 42342 |
| Q2 2012 Historical | $255,469.47 | $189,604.48 | Source: Q2 2012 filing Report 40876 |
| Q1 2012 Historical | $299,025.25 | $255,469.47 | Source: Q1 2012 filing Report 39609 |
| Year-End 2011 Historical | $168,991.95 | $299,025.25 | Source: Year-End 2011 filing Report 38578 |
| Mid-Year 2011 Historical | $255,752.91 | $168,991.95 | Source: Mid-Year 2011 filing Report 37243 |
| Q4 2010 Amended Historical | $88,475.09 | $255,752.91 | Source: Q4 2010 filing Report 36842 |
| Pre-General 2010 Historical | $88,683.91 | $88,475.09 | Source: Pre-General 2010 filing Report 34256 |
| Q3 2010 Historical | $184,896.59 | $88,683.91 | Source: Q3 2010 filing Report 33369 |
| Pre-Primary 2010 Historical | $191,911.74 | $184,896.59 | Source: Pre-Primary 2010 filing Report 32239 |
| Q2 2010 Historical | $267,520.70 | $191,911.74 | Source: Q2 2010 filing Report 30316 |
| Q1 2010 Historical | $311,926.75 | $267,520.70 | Source: Q1 2010 filing Report 29955 |
| Year-End 2009 Historical | $98,112.92 | $311,926.75 | Source: Year-End 2009 filing Report 28861 |
| Mid-Year 2009 Historical | $194,030.78 | $98,112.92 | Source: Mid-Year 2009 filing Report 27563 |
| Q4 2008 Amended Historical | $198,608.17 | $194,030.78 | Source: Q4 2008 filing Report 27197 |
| Pre-General 2008 Amended Historical | $72,221.28 | $198,608.17 | Source: Pre-General 2008 filing Report 27196 |
| Q3 2008 Amended Historical | $116,224.31 | $72,221.28 | Source: Q3 2008 filing Report 27195 |
| Pre-Primary 2008 Amended Historical | $119,970.62 | $116,224.31 | Source: Pre-Primary 2008 filing Report 27194 |
| Q2 2008 Amended Historical | $178,452.73 | $119,970.62 | Source: Q2 2008 filing Report 27193 |
| Q1 2008 Amended Historical | $250,119.32 | $178,452.73 | Source: Q1 2008 filing Report 27192 |
| Year-End 2007 Amended Historical | $45,524.54 | $250,119.32 | Source: Year-End 2007 filing Report 27191 |
| Mid-Year 2007 Historical | $119,889.33 | $45,524.54 | Source: Mid-Year 2007 filing Report 13802 |
| Q4 2006 Historical | $132,198.02 | $119,889.33 | Source: Q4 2006 filing Report 12480 |
| Pre-General 2006 Amended Historical | $140,323.02 | $132,198.02 | Source: Pre-General 2006 filing Report 11727 |
| Q3 2006 Historical | $210,359.41 | $140,323.02 | Source: Q3 2006 filing Report 10097 |
| Pre-Primary 2006 Historical | $206,781.38 | $210,359.41 | Source: Pre-Primary 2006 filing Report 8784 |
| Q2 2006 Historical | $52,688.04 | $206,781.38 | Source: Q2 2006 filing Report 7548 |
| Q1 2006 Historical | $77,670.86 | $52,688.04 | Source: Q1 2006 filing Report 6166 |
| Q4 2005 Historical | $128,745.19 | $77,670.86 | Source: Q4 2005 filing Report 5428 |
| Q3 2005 Historical | $161,906.25 | $128,745.19 | Source: Q3 2005 filing Report 4828 |
| Q2 2005 Historical | $223,430.75 | $161,906.25 | Source: Q2 2005 filing Report 4165 |
| Q1 2005 Historical | $268,044.55 | $223,430.75 | Source: Q1 2005 filing Report 3548 |
| Q4 2004 Historical | $177,829.36 | $268,044.55 | Source: Q4 2004 filing Report 2712 |
| Q3 2004 Historical | $191,382.31 | $177,829.36 | Source: Q3 2004 filing Report 1793 |
| Q2 2004 Historical | $261,100.14 | $191,382.31 | Source: Q2 2004 filing Report 826 |
| Q1 2004 Historical | $277,716.38 | $261,100.14 | Source: Q1 2004 filing Report 201 |