Voluntary year-end report of political contributions 2018

7/1/2018 – 12/31/2018

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 2018:
•    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* 
•    North Carolina Forestry Association
•    National Association of Manufacturers* 

*During 2018, the average estimated percentage of time dedicated to lobbying activity, as reported by all trade associations that lobbied, was 27%.  

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

•    The Congressional Black Caucus Institute 
•    The Congressional Institute
•    Public Affairs Council 

CONTRIBUTIONS TO 527 ORGANIZATIONS: None

INDEPENDENT POLITICAL EXPENDITURES: None

CONTRIBUTIONS TO BALLOT MEASURE COMMITTEES: None

CORPORATE POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS: 

•    Arkansas Forestry Association PAC- $1,550
•    Betty Little for Senate (NY)-$1,200
•    Conservative Leadership PAC- $5,000
•    Dan Stec for Assembly (NY)-$500
•    Forest PAC- $5,000
•    JOBS PAC- $5,000
•    New York State Democratic Assembly Campaign Committee- $8,000
•    New York State Democratic Senate Campaign Committee- $1,700
•    New York State Republican Assembly Campaign Committee- $5,500
•    New York State Senate Republican Campaign Committee- $8,000

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.”