Super PAC (Independent Expenditure-Only)
Center Forward Initiative Inc (Cfi)
FEC committee C00875450. Last filed October 18, 2026.
FEC C00875450Last filed 2026-10-18Totals through 2026-08-31
The short version
- Raised $1.3M and spent $230K in the 2026 cycle, through August 31, 2026.
- Biggest target: $435K supporting Mike Lawler.
- $1.2M in general election independent expenditures reported in 24 and 48 hour notices.
- Largest donor on record: Center Forward (Organization), $925K.
What it is
Center Forward Initiative Inc (Cfi) is registered with the FEC as a super PAC. In 2026 it has reported $1.4M in independent expenditures across 8 races, 100% of it helping Republicans.
- Center Forward Initiative Inc (Cfi) ← $925K from Center Forward (72% of its reported receipts) No donor disclosure
A super PAC can raise unlimited amounts from individuals, companies, unions and other groups. It cannot give money directly to candidates or coordinate its spending with them. It spends independently, mostly on ads.
Issues it says it stands for
No record found. The FEC does not record issues. The candidates it supports and opposes are listed below.
Registration
| Type | Super PAC (Independent Expenditure-Only) |
|---|---|
| Connected organization | None |
| Treasurer | Murray, Liz |
| Registered in | Virginia |
| First filed with the FEC | April 6, 2024 |
Who it supports and opposes
Independent expenditures from its 24 and 48 hour notices, 2026 cycle.
| Position | Candidate | Race | General | Primary or other |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Support | Mike Lawler R | NY-17 House | $435K | $0 |
| Support | Mariannette Miller-Meeks R | IA-01 House | $182K | $0 |
| Support | Gregory Francis Murphy R | NC-03 House | $181K | $0 |
| Support | Bryan Steil R | WI-01 House | $171K | $0 |
| Support | David Valadao R | CA-22 House | $158K | $0 |
| Support | Blake Moore R | UT-02 House | $0 | $100K |
| Support | Jeffrey Hurd R | CO-03 House | $0 | $99K |
| Support | Gabe Evans R | CO-08 House | $52K | $0 |
Direct contributions to candidates
| Recipient | Given | Checks |
|---|---|---|
| Unitedhealth Group | $16K | 1 |
| Center Forward | $10K | 1 |
| Caplin & Drysdale | $3K | 3 |
| Katz Compliance | $2K | 10 |
Largest itemized contributions processed by the FEC, 2026 cycle.
Who funds it
Donor mix
| Source | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Other receipts (companies, nonprofits, a hybrid PAC's unlimited account) | $1.3M | 100% |
| Total raised | $1.3M | 100% |
FEC committee totals, 2026 cycle, through August 31, 2026. The 10 largest donors include recent electronic filings, so their share can run ahead of these totals.
100% from 10 donors
Largest named donors
| Donor | Type | Given | Checks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center Forward | Organization No donor disclosure | $925K | 6 |
| American Society of Anesthesiologists Political Action Committee (Asa PAC) | PAC | $225K | 3 |
| Political Action Committee of the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons--PAC of Aao FEC | PAC | $120K | 1 |
| Unitedhealth Group | Organization No donor disclosure | $16K | 1 |
Built from the 100 largest itemized receipts processed by the FEC through August 25, 2026.
Donors marked "No donor disclosure" are companies, LLCs or nonprofits. Unless they are themselves political committees, they do not have to report where their money came from. The disclosed trail ends there.
Primary Sources
- FEC committee page: fec.gov/data/committee/C00875450
- FEC filings: all reports filed by Center Forward Initiative Inc (Cfi)
- Independent expenditures: fec.gov
- Receipts: fec.gov