An individual may make contributions to candidates and their authorized committees, subject to these limitations:
- You are a U.S. citizen or lawfully admitted permanent resident (i.e., green card holder).
- This contribution is made from your own funds, and funds are not being provided to you by another person or entity for the purpose of making this contribution.
- You are at least eighteen years old.
- You are not a federal contractor.
- You are making this contribution with your own personal credit card and not with a corporate or business credit card or a card issued to another person.
Learn more from the Federal Election Commission.