The Denver Broncos have the richest ownership group in the NFL by far — and perhaps the most generous.
Broncos co-owner Rob Walton, a Walmart heir, donated more than $16.5 million to political candidates and causes from Jan. 1 last year to Oct. 1 this year, according to Tom Schad of USA TODAY Sports.
The next-highest donations amount this election cycle among NFL owners was $3,328,000 donated by Atlanta Falcons owner Authur Blank.
Greg Penner, Denver’s controlling owner and CEO, donated $171,500, eighth-most among NFL owners. His wife, Broncos co-owner Carrie Walton Penner, donated $1,064,900, fifth-most among league owners.
Rob Walton and Greg Penner donated primarily to Republican causes. Carrie Walton Penner donated $1 million to a Democratic political action committee.
Here’s a look at the ten biggest political donors among NFL owners this election cycle, courtesy of USA TODAY Sports:
| Owner | Team | Donated | Main Party |
| 1. Rob Walton | Broncos | $16,597,200 | R |
| 2. Arthur Blank | Falcons | $3,328,000 | D |
| 3. David Tepper | Panthers | $2,887,500 | R |
| 4. Woody Johnson | Jets | $1,806,300 | R |
| 5. Carrie Walton Penner | Broncos | $1,064,900 | D |
| 6. Edward Glazer | Buccaneers | $735,300 | R |
| 7. Jimmy Haslam | Browns | $696,637 | R |
| 8. Greg Penner | Broncos | $171,500 | R |
| 9. Michael Bidwill | Cardinals | $106,000 | R |
| 10. Stephen Ross | Dolphins | $99,300 | R |
The 2024 United States elections will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 5.
The Walton-Penner family purchased the Broncos for $4.65 billion in 2022. They later added three minority owners to the ownership group.
