Super PAC (Independent Expenditure-Only)
The 1861 Initiative
FEC committee C00945733. Last filed October 15, 2026.
FEC C00945733Last filed 2026-10-15Totals through 2026-08-31
The short version
- Raised $2.8M and spent $2.8M in the 2026 cycle, through August 31, 2026.
- Biggest target: $2.2M supporting Noah Taylor.
- $800K in general election independent expenditures reported in 24 and 48 hour notices.
- Largest donor on record: Western Futures Fund (Organization), $2.0M.
What it is
The 1861 Initiative is registered with the FEC as a super PAC. In 2026 it has reported $3.0M in independent expenditures across 1 races, 100% of it helping Democrats.
- The 1861 Initiative ← $2.0M from Western Futures Fund (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 | Tinsmon, Cassandra |
| Registered in | Kansas |
| First filed with the FEC | April 1, 2026 |
| Website | www.1861pac.com |
Who it supports and opposes
Independent expenditures from its 24 and 48 hour notices, 2026 cycle.
| Position | Candidate | Race | General | Primary or other |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Support | Noah Taylor D | KS Senate | $0 | $2.2M |
| Oppose | Roger Marshall R | KS Senate | $800K | $0 |
Direct contributions to candidates
| Recipient | Given | Checks |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 Collaborative LLC | $89K | 2 |
| Western Futures Fund | $59K | 1 |
| Katz Compliance | $6K | 6 |
| Goodman Campaigns LLC | $3K | 3 |
| Switchboard Public Benefit Corp | $780 | 1 |
| Sandler Reiff Lamb Rosenstein & Birkenstock, P.C. | $675 | 1 |
| Amalgamated Bank | $338 | 1 |
Largest itemized contributions processed by the FEC, 2026 cycle.
Who funds it
Donor mix
| Source | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Small donors, $200 or less (not named) | $2K | 0% |
| Other receipts (companies, nonprofits, a hybrid PAC's unlimited account) | $2.8M | 100% |
| Total raised | $2.8M | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Futures Fund | Organization No donor disclosure | $2.0M | 5 |
| Global Impact Social Welfare Fund | Organization No donor disclosure | $300K | 1 |
| Government That Works PAC | PAC | $250K | 1 |
| Way Back PAC | PAC | $200K | 1 |
| Progressive Vet PAC FEC | PAC | $48K | 1 |
Built from the 100 largest itemized receipts processed by the FEC through July 30, 2026.
Where its individual donors work
| Employer | Given | Donations |
|---|---|---|
| Null | $2.8M | 9 |
Employer as reported by each donor, 2026 cycle, FEC processed totals. Retired, self employed and not employed donors are not shown.
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/C00945733
- FEC filings: all reports filed by The 1861 Initiative
- Independent expenditures: fec.gov
- Receipts: fec.gov