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Sheldon Adelson

Las Vegas Sands founder-chairman (deceased Jan 2021); largest Republican donor of the 2010s
Tracked because Dynasty-pack import. Source of the Adelson political-donor fortune that passed to Miriam in 2021.
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Las Vegas Sands Corporation founder. At peak the 11th-richest person in the US (~$35B). Donated $430M+ to Republican causes 2012-2020 including $25M to Trump 2016 and $25M to Trump 2020. Died January 2021.

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→ Republican Jewish Coalition organization
political donor
Sheldon Adelson was a major donor to the Republican Jewish Coalition, providing millions to support the group's political activities.
→ Make America Number 1 organization
political donor
Sheldon Adelson was a major donor to Make America Number 1, a super PAC supporting Donald Trump.
→ Keep the Promise II organization
political donor
Sheldon Adelson contributed to Keep the Promise II, a super PAC supporting Ted Cruz's presidential campaign.
← Miriam Adelson person
spouse
Miriam Adelson is the widow of Sheldon Adelson, casino magnate and major political donor.
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→ Make America Number 1 organization
political donor primary since 2016
Sheldon Adelson was a major donor to Make America Number 1, a super PAC supporting Donald Trump.
→ Keep the Promise II organization
political donor primary since 2016
Sheldon Adelson contributed to Keep the Promise II, a super PAC supporting Ted Cruz's presidential campaign.
→ Trump Organization company
business associate inferential since 2015
Sheldon Adelson's Las Vegas Sands Corp. had business dealings with the Trump Organization, including events held at Trump properties.
→ Republican Jewish Coalition organization
political donor primary since 2007
Sheldon Adelson was a major donor to the Republican Jewish Coalition, providing millions to support the group's political activities.
→ Steve Wynn person
industry associate inferential since 1990
Sheldon Adelson and Steve Wynn were both major Las Vegas casino magnates and competitors; both were significant GOP donors.
← Miriam Adelson person
spouse primary since 2022
Miriam Adelson is the widow of Sheldon Adelson, casino magnate and major political donor.
Sources (12)
2008-11-18 ↗ SEC EDGAR: 4 — Adelson Sheldon G (2008-11-18) sec_filing Processed 📜 Receipt
2026-05-25 UNVERIFIED SEARCH_ERROR: Sheldon Adelson not found in fec claim_flag Processed 📜 Receipt
2009-01-16 ↗ SEC EDGAR: 4 — Adelson Sheldon G (2009-01-16) sec_filing Processed 📜 Receipt
2004-11-22 ↗ SEC EDGAR: filing — Sheldon Adelson (2004-11-22) sec_filing Processed 📜 Receipt
2004-09-03 ↗ SEC EDGAR: filing — Sheldon Adelson (2004-09-03) sec_filing Processed 📜 Receipt
2004-11-24 ↗ SEC EDGAR: filing — Sheldon Adelson (2004-11-24) sec_filing Processed 📜 Receipt
2026 UNVERIFIED Research: Sheldon Adelson — Parliamentary records (no results) parliamentary_record Processed 📜 Receipt
2026 UNVERIFIED Research: Sheldon Adelson — FEC donations (no results) fec_record Processed 📜 Receipt
2008-11-18 ↗ SEC EDGAR: filing — Sheldon Adelson (2008-11-18) sec_filing Processed 📜 Receipt
2009-01-16 ↗ SEC EDGAR: filing — Sheldon Adelson (2009-01-16) sec_filing Processed 📜 Receipt
2026 UNVERIFIED Research: Sheldon Adelson — Court records (no results) court_document Processed 📜 Receipt
2026 UNVERIFIED Research: Sheldon Adelson — Lobbying disclosures (no results) government_disclosure Processed 📜 Receipt