Washington State Historical Society - Current Law
RCW 27.34
The Washington State Historical Society is designated as a trustee agency for the state of Washington to collect, catalog, preserve and interpret objects, manuscripts, sites, photographs and other materials illustrative of the cultural, artistic and natural history of this state; operate state museums and assist and encourage cultural and historical studies and museum interpretive efforts throughout the state, including those sponsored by local historical organizations, and city, county and state agencies; engage in cultural, artistic and educational activities, including classes, exhibits, seminars, workshops and conferences if these activities are related to the basic purpose of the society; plan for and conduct celebrations of significant events in the history of the state of Washington and to give assistance to and coordinate with state agencies, local governments and local historical organizations in planning and conducting celebrations.
Agency Mission
The Washington State Historical Society partners with our communities to explore how history connects us all.
| Request | 14,298,000 |
|---|---|
| Net change from current biennium | (420,000) Decrease |
| Percent change from current biennium | (2.9%) Decrease |
Operating Budget: Summary
Appropriated Funds
| 2023-25 Appropriations | Appropriated Funds | Expenditures | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amount | Estimated Balance | 2021-23 Actual | 2023-25 Estimated | 2025-27 Proposed | |
| 70,000 | 70,000 | Local Museum Acct-Wa St Hist Soc - Private/Local | |||
| Industrial Insurance Premium Refund - Nonappropriated | 4,297 | ||||
| (2,579,000) | Local Museum Acct-Wa St Hist Soc - Nonappropriated | 1,498,389 | 2,579,000 | 2,579,000 | |
| State Agency Parking Account - Nonappropriated | (1,373) | ||||
| Capitol Furnish Preserv. Committee - Nonappropriated | |||||
| 12,139,000 | General Fund - State | 9,247,000 | 12,139,000 | 11,719,000 | |
| Pension Funding Stabilization Acct - State | |||||
| 12,209,000 | (2,509,000) | Total Appropriated Funds | 10,748,312 | 14,718,000 | 14,298,000 |
Non-Appropriated Funds
Capital Budget: Summary
| Appropriated Funds | Expenditures | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amount | Estimated Balance | Actual | Estimated | Proposed | |
| 25,789,930 | 251,930 | State Building Construction Account - State | 10,695,023 | 25,538,000 | 30,507,000 |
| 30,000 | 30,000 | State Tax Bld Construction Account - State | |||
| 25,819,930 | 281,930 | Total Appropriated Funds | 10,695,023 | 25,538,000 | 30,507,000 |
Operating Budget: Program Summary
| Program Title | Actual | Estimated | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Actual | Estimated | Estimated | Proposed | Proposed | |
| Annual Total | 5,953,309 | 6,653,572 | 2,847,701 | 7,258,000 | 7,040,000 |
Operating Budget: Change from Preceding Biennium
| Actual | Estimated | Proposed | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amount | Percent | Amount | Percent | Amount | Percent |
| 2,338,715 | 27.8% | (1,247,040) | (11.6%) | 4,796,727 | 50.5% |
Employment Summary
| Actual | Estimated | Proposed | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 Actual | 2023-24 Estimated | 2024-25 Estimated | 2025-26 Proposed | 2026-27 Proposed | |
| FTE Staff Years | 39.2 | 45.4 | 47.5 | 49.8 | 49.7 |
