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Wisconsin Club for Growth

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The Wisconsin Club for Growth is a 501(c)(4) nonprofit organization based in Wisconsin.[1] It financially supported Wisconsin governor Scott Walker during the 2012 election that sought to recall him.[2][3] It had $8 million in revenue in 2012.[3]

Governance

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The Wisconsin Club for Growth is directed by Eric O'Keefe and R. J. Johnson, the latter of whom worked on Scott Walker's 2010 and 2012 campaigns.[4][3][5]

Funds disbursed

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These are among funds given:

Donations received

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These are among donations received:

See also

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References

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  1. ^ DeFour, Matthew (October 28, 2014). "Complaint: Wisconsin Club for Growth violated IRS rules". Wisconsin State Journal. Retrieved July 5, 2015.
  2. ^ Healy, Patrick; Davey, Monica (June 8, 2015). "Behind Scott Walker, a Longstanding Conservative Alliance Against Unions". The New York Times – via NYTimes.com.
  3. ^ a b c d e f Also from Lisa Kaiser (April 2, 2014). "Who Was Wisconsin Club for Growth's $1 Million Donor?". Shepherd Express. Retrieved July 5, 2015.
  4. ^ Fisher, Marc (March 25, 2012). "Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker's recall vote: Big money fuels small-government fight". The Washington Post. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
  5. ^ "Prosecutor in Scott Walker Probe Asks Justices to Recuse". PR Watch. February 13, 2015. Retrieved July 5, 2015.
  6. ^ "The New John Doe Investigation". November 6, 2013.
  7. ^ "Secret $1.5M donation from Wisconsin billionaire Menard uncovered in Scott Walker dark-money probe - Milwaukee - Milwaukee Business Journal". Bizjournals.com. March 25, 2015. Retrieved July 5, 2015.
  8. ^ a b c d e f g h Marley, Patrick (August 22, 2014). "Walker wanted funds funneled to Wisconsin Club for Growth". Jsonline.com. Retrieved July 5, 2015.