# Van Scoyoc Associates One of DC's largest independent lobbying firms, founded 1990 by H. Stewart "Stu" Van Scoyoc — **~#24 in 2025 ($19.54M)**. A federal **appropriations powerhouse** (see [[Earmarks]]), in the same directed-spending niche as [[Cassidy & Associates]] and [[Strategic Marketing Innovations]]. Part of the [[Lobbying Hub]] 2025 top-50 census (Tranche 1B, ranks 21–50; rank approximate — OpenSecrets publishes exact ranks only for the top 20). *Status: stub — expand with clients, revolving-door personnel, FARA check, and revenue history.* ## See also [[Lobbying Hub]] · [[Lobbying]] · [[Revolving Door]]