Voluntary year-end report of political contributions 2019
7/1/2019 – 12/31/2019
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.
• Louisiana Forestry Association *
• Mississippi Forestry Association*
• National Association of Manufacturers*
• North Carolina Forestry Association
• Northwest Pulp & Paper Association*
• Recycling Partnership Inc.*
*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:
• Alabama Civil Justice Reform Committee
• The Congressional Black Caucus Institute
• The Congressional Institute
• Public Affairs Council
• Republican Main Street Partnership
• 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:
• 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.”