Voluntary mid-year report of political contributions 2019

1/1/2019 – 6/30/2019

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 2019:
            
•    Alabama Forestry Association*
•    American Forest & Paper Association*         
•    The Business Roundtable* 
•    Fibre Box Association
•    Forestry Association of South Carolina*                 
•    Forest Resources Association, Inc.*
•    Georgia Forestry Association Inc.
•    National Association of Manufacturers*
•    Northwest Pulp & Paper Association*

*During 2019, the average estimated percentage of time dedicated to lobbying activity, as reported by all trade associations that lobbied, was 25%.  

CONTRIBUTIONS TO 501(c)(4) s AND OTHER POLITICAL TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS: 

•    The Congressional Black Caucus Institute 
•    The Congressional Institute
•    Republican Main Street Partnership
•    The Ripon Society 
•    Third Way

CONTRIBUTIONS TO 527 ORGANIZATIONS: None

INDEPENDENT POLITICAL EXPENDITURES: None

CONTRIBUTIONS TO BALLOT MEASURE COMMITTEES: None

CORPORATE POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS: 

•    Dan Stec for Assembly (NY)-$1,700

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.”