Voluntary mid-year report of political contributions 2020
1/1/2020 – 6/30/2020
As of January 1, 2015, International Paper will publish its voluntary report of political contributions on a semi-annual basis.
TRADE ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIPS
Trade association memberships with dues exceeding $50,000 in 2020:
• Alabama Forestry Association*
• American Forest & Paper Association*
• The Business Roundtable*
• Fibre Box Association
• Forestry Association of South Carolina*
• Forest Resources Association, Inc.*
• Louisiana Forestry Association
• Mississippi Forestry Association*
• National Association of Manufacturers*
• North Carolina Forestry Association*
• Northwest Pulp & Paper Association*
• Recycling Partnership Inc.
*During 2020, the average estimated percentage of time dedicated to lobbying activity, as reported by all trade associations that lobbied, was 15%.
CONTRIBUTIONS TO 501(c)(4) s AND OTHER POLITICAL TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS:
• The Congressional Black Caucus Institute
• The Congressional Institute
• Public Affairs Council
• The Ripon Society
• Texas Civil Justice League
• Third Way
CONTRIBUTIONS TO 527 ORGANIZATIONS: None
INDEPENDENT POLITICAL EXPENDITURES: None
CONTRIBUTIONS TO BALLOT MEASURE COMMITTEES: None
CORPORATE POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS: None
The following disclaimer was included in transmittal letters with dues & contributions to 501 (c) (4)s and other political tax-exempt organizations:
“International Paper is making this payment on the condition that none of these funds should or will be used for political purposes under the Federal Election Campaign Act.”