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JW Foster
Data last updated: F-1 statements filed through Oct 13, 2026 · contributions through Oct 14, 2026 · lobbyist reports through Sep 30, 2026 (read Oct 14, 2026)
Mayor, City of Yelm
Statements of financial affairs (F-1)
| Period | Filed | What it lists |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-25 – 2025-03-24 Candidate for Mayor, City of Yelm | 2025-04-16 | 1 income, 3 accounts, 1 real estate, 1 creditors |
| 2023-02-07 – 2024-02-06 Candidate for County Commissioner, Thurston County | 2024-02-07 | 3 accounts, 1 real estate, 1 creditors |
Findings
None.
Campaign money: Mayor, 2025
$8,075raised, 28 contributions
$600their own money
$8,995spent
Individuals $4,200 · PACs $2,400 · Businesses $686 · Their own money $600 · Other (incl. small contributions) $189
How it was spent
Campaign merchandise/paraphernalia$2,763
Printing literature, fliers, postcards, etc.$2,080
Newspaper/periodical advertising$1,500
Management and consulting services$1,081
Postage costs, mail permits, purchase of stamps$1,080
Filing fees$300
Other$192
| Top contributors | Type | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Thurston County Realtors Association Olympia | PACs | $1,200 |
| Nisqually Indian Tribe Olympia | PACs | $1,200 |
| Yeoman Kathy Rainier | Individuals | $1,000 |
| John W. Foster (JW Foster) Yelm | Their own money | $600 |
| Curry EJ Yelm | Individuals | $500 |
| Clapp Margaret Yelm | Individuals | $500 |
| Uptown Lounge Yelm | Businesses | $500 |
| Schorno Larry Yelm | Individuals | $500 |
| Cecil Robert Yelm | Individuals | $500 |
| Lixcandru Marion La Gitana Restaurant · Yelm | Individuals | $400 |
| Carlson Jeanne Roy | Individuals | $250 |
| Carlson Butch Roy | Individuals | $250 |
| Yarber Anita Lacey | Individuals | $200 |
| MISCELLANEOUS RECEIPTS Tumwater | Businesses | $186.01 |
| Fermon Debbie Yelm | Individuals | $100 |
Raised and spent are the PDC's totals for this candidacy; the breakdowns are from its itemized contributions and expenditures · the PDC's page
Campaign money: County Commissioner, 2024
$32,274raised, 65 contributions
$0their own money
$28,660spent
$15,000 / $0outside spending for / against
Individuals $14,891 · PACs $10,000 · Other (incl. small contributions) $4,283 · Businesses $2,350 · Unions $750
How it was spent
Design/graphic art, etc.$5,766
Management and consulting services$5,386
Postage costs, mail permits, purchase of stamps$3,834
Printing literature, fliers, postcards, etc.$3,034
Radio advertising$2,848
Campaign merchandise/paraphernalia$1,598
Inkind contribution$1,441
Accounting, legal, regulatory compliance, etc.$1,396
Newspaper/periodical advertising$980
Other$867
| Top contributors | Type | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Progress for Public Safety Olympia | PACs | $2,400 |
| Nisqually Indian Tribe Olympia | PACs | $2,400 |
| Clapp Margaret Prairie Park Properties · Yelm | Individuals | $1,200 |
| Curry Ej Yelm | Individuals | $1,200 |
| Carlson Jeanne Stewarts Meats · Roy | Individuals | $1,200 |
| Stewarts Meats Yelm | Businesses | $1,200 |
| Clapp Williams Elizabeth Yelm | Individuals | $1,200 |
| Williams Joseph Yelm | Individuals | $1,200 |
| Washington Association of Realtors Political Affairs Council Olympia | PACs | $1,200 |
| Tumwater Firefighters Union Tumwater | Other (incl. small contributions) | $1,000 |
| Yeoman Kathy Rain | Individuals | $1,000 |
| The Affordable Housing Council Olympia Master Builders Olympia | PACs | $1,000 |
| Squaxin Island Tribe Shelton | PACs | $1,000 |
| Ryder Andy Shur-Kleen Car Wash Inc · Lacey | Individuals | $1,000 |
| Washington State Council of Firefighters Olympia | PACs | $1,000 |
Raised and spent are the PDC's totals for this candidacy; the breakdowns are from its itemized contributions and expenditures · the PDC's page