James Cargill II
American philanthropist
Source: Wikidata — retrieved 10/11/2026 (wikidata)Dispute
Profile Summary
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James Cargill II is an American philanthropist, born in 1949, with an estimated net worth of ~$4.8 billion. He is associated with the diversified industry and is based in Wisconsin. Wikidata
Political Activity
Federal Election Commission records show 8 contributions totaling $11,250 from December 2005 through December 2021. Of that total, $6,250 went to recipients with an unknown party designation and $5,000 went to Democratic recipients; listed recipients include Jim Graves for Congress ($5,000), Mark Kennedy 06 ($4,200), Arkansas Bankers Association PAC Inc ($1,750), and Arvest Bank Group Inc PAC Inc ($300). FEC
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U.S. Presence
Political Contributions
By Party
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Top Recipients
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Giving score
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