Conservative Future Fund spent $1.8M on independent expenditures in the 2026 federal elections, and 100% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings with varying coverage dates; the most common larger-campaign cutoff is Oct 14, 2026). Among dollars with a matched election-stage result, 75% were on the winning side ($1.2M won, $406K lost). $209K had no matched result and is excluded.
Outside spending
$1.8M
Winning share of scored dollars
75%
$1.6M scored (89% of spending); $209K unknown
On the losing side
$406K
Supporting vs attacking
78% / 22%
$1.4M for, $406K against
Follow the money
Who filled the envelope
The donor records in this snapshot trace $1.1M to Conservative Future Fund. This is incomplete funding coverage; percentages below refer only to these traced gifts. The allocation denominator is $2.7M.
- America Next Inc.Another PAC$375K (33%)
- Grassroots America IncCompany / nonprofit$160K (14%)
- Saul FoxIndividual$100K (9%)
- Nick ConfortiIndividual$50K (4%)
- The Baldwin Insurance Group Holdings LLCCompany / nonprofit$50K (4%)
- Timothy Steve SmithIndividual$40K (3%)
- American Society of Anesthesiologists Political Action CommiAnother PAC$30K (3%)
- Conservatives for America PACAnother PAC$25K (2%)
- Seminole Tribe of FloridaCompany / nonprofit$25K (2%)
- Charles Mcdowell IIIIndividual$25K (2%)
The people behind it
The people giving to Conservative Future Fund
18 named people gave $372K in itemized gifts this cycle. These are the biggest. Committees must name anyone who gives more than $200 in a year; smaller gifts are reported only as a lump sum, and money from companies, unions and other groups is not in this list.
- Saul FoxInvestment Manager · FL$100K
- Nick ConfortiRetired · MO$50K
- Timothy Steve SmithMusical Entertainment Industry · Tootsies LLC / Owner · TN$40K
- Charles Mcdowell IIICEO · Wesley Financial Group LLC · TN$25K
- Harry Stovers Jr.Retired · TN$25K
- Stephen SmithChairman · Haury & Smith · TN$20K
- Steve Carroll ShirleyCEO · Avkare · TN$20K
- Tim SmithHeavy Civil Construction Contractor · Smith Bros. LLC · TN$15K
- Sam BarnesRetired · TN$15K
- Jesse HughesCPA · TN$15K
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- Gary Smith Jr.Attorney/Businessman · LA$10K
- Janet AyersRetired · TN$10K
- Joseph SlawekRetired · TN$10K
- Garry McnabbSelf Employed · TN$5K
- David BurnettReal Estate · TN$5K
- Robert PascucciHvac · Airstron Ac · FL$3K
- Belinda KeiserVice Chancellor · Sec · FL$3K
- David StorchManaging Partner · Arise Capital Partners · IL$2K
Names, employers and occupations are as the committee reported them to the FEC. People with the same name in the same state are counted as one person. Federal law bars using these names to ask for money or for any commercial purpose.
Where the money went
Biggest targets, with whether each one won.
✓ Backed the winner or attacked the loser ✗ Backed the loser or attacked the winner Race not called yet Result not matched
| Candidate | Race | Spending | Amount | Won? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Patronis | Florida 1st District | Supporting | $1.2M | ✓ Yes |
| Johnny Garrett | Tennessee 6th District (primary) | Attacking | $253K | ✗ No |
| Chris Stigall | Missouri 6th District (primary) | Attacking | $153K | ✗ No |
| William Hilleary | Tennessee 6th District (primary) | Supporting | $107K | Unknown |
| Nathan Willett | Missouri 6th District (primary) | Supporting | $102K | Unknown |
| John Carter | Texas 31st District (primary) | Supporting | $55K | ✓ Yes |
Questions people ask
- How much did Conservative Future Fund spend in 2026, and did it win?
- Conservative Future Fund spent $1.8M on independent expenditures in the 2026 federal elections, and 100% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings with varying coverage dates; the most common larger-campaign cutoff is Oct 14, 2026). Among dollars with a matched election-stage result, 75% were on the winning side ($1.2M won, $406K lost). $209K had no matched result and is excluded.
- Who funds Conservative Future Fund?
- Its biggest reported donors in the 2026 cycle were America Next Inc. ($375K), Grassroots America Inc ($160K), Saul Fox ($100K), Nick Conforti ($50K), The Baldwin Insurance Group Holdings LLC ($50K), out of $1.1M received from donors tracked here.
- Which candidates did Conservative Future Fund spend the most on in 2026?
- for Jimmy Patronis (Florida 1st District, $1.2M, won); against Johnny Garrett (Tennessee 6th District, $253K, lost); against Chris Stigall (Missouri 6th District, $153K, lost).