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Stanford University

Education · Lobbying Client

C
Influence Score
53/100
Moderate Influence
$4.1M
Total Lobby Spend
4
Policy Issues
3
Lobbyists
1
Revolving Door

Stanford University reported $4.1 million in federal lobbying expenditures (2020-2024) as disclosed in Senate LDA filings. The organization's lobbying activity spans 4 policy areas, with primary focus on Education, Science/Technology, Taxation. This data is drawn from quarterly disclosure reports filed with the Secretary of the Senate under the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995. All lobbying disclosure data sourced from Senate lobbying disclosure filings filed under the Lobbying Disclosure Act.

Annual Lobbying Spend

Policy Issues

Government Entities Contacted

Dept of Energy
U.S. Senate
Dept of Defense
Office of the U.S. Trade Representative
Dept of Commerce
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

Recent Filings

PeriodRegistrantIssuesLobbyistsAmount
2024 Oct-DecS-3 Group
EDUSCI
2$267K
2024 Jul-SepVenable LLP
EDUTAXSCI
2$250K
2024 Apr-JunWilliams & Jensen
GOVSCI
3$211K
2024 Jan-MarStewart & Stewart
EDUGOV
2$219K
2023 Oct-DecArnold & Porter
SCIGOV
3$224K
2023 Jul-SepVenable LLP
SCIGOVEDU+1
1$216K
2023 Apr-JunPodesta Group
TAXSCIEDU+1
3$227K
2023 Jan-MarFranklin Square Group
SCIGOV
2$197K

Stanford University Lobbying FAQ

Stanford University has spent $4.1M on federal lobbying across 4 policy areas. This includes spending on registered lobbyists and direct government contacts.

Stanford University lobbies on 4 policy issues, including Education, Science/Technology, Taxation, Government Issues. These disclosures are filed quarterly with the Senate Office of Public Records.

Stanford University has an Influence Score of 53/100 (Grade C). This proprietary score is based on total lobby spend (40%), policy issue breadth (30%), and revolving door connections (30%).

Stanford University employs 3 registered lobbyists, of whom 1 have revolving door connections, meaning they previously held government positions before becoming lobbyists.

Stanford University has contacted 6 government entities as part of their lobbying activities, including Dept of Energy, U.S. Senate, Dept of Defense.

Sources: Senate Office of Public Records (LDA), OpenSecrets.org
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Lobbying data is sourced from quarterly Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings with the Senate Office of Public Records. Influence Scores combine total spend (40%), issue breadth (30%), and revolving door connections (30%). Filings may be amended after initial submission.