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Agency: 395 - Eastern Washington State Historical Society

Last Updated: 10/08/2025

A001 - Acquire, Maintain and Preserve Cultural, Artistic, and Historic Collections

The Eastern Washington State Historical Society (EWSHS) collects, catalogs, preserves, maintains and provides public access to irreplaceable artifacts, manuscripts, books, maps, ephemera, photographs, and digital images that interpret the history of Washington State.

Account FY 2026 FY 2027 Biennium Total
FTE 10.7 10.7 10.7
001 - General Fund
State 1,149,000 1,180,000 2,329,000
185 - Local Museum Acct-E. Wa St Hist Soc
Non-Appropriated 220,000 181,000 401,000
Local 120,000 109,000 229,000
FY 2026 FY 2027 Biennium Total
FTES 10.7 10.7 10.7
GFS 1,149,000 1,180,000 2,329,000
Other 340,000 290,000 630,000
Totals 1,489,000 1,470,000 2,959,000
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A002 - Agency Administration

This activity provides leadership in policy development, strategic, business planning, non-State resource development, budget, accounting ans financial reporting, procurement, human resource management, risk management, and records retention.

Account FY 2026 FY 2027 Biennium Total
FTE 7.5 7.5 7.5
001 - General Fund
State 1,550,000 1,436,000 2,986,000
185 - Local Museum Acct-E. Wa St Hist Soc
Non-Appropriated 50,000 12,000 62,000
FY 2026 FY 2027 Biennium Total
FTES 7.5 7.5 7.5
GFS 1,550,000 1,436,000 2,986,000
Other 50,000 12,000 62,000
Totals 1,600,000 1,448,000 3,048,000

Expected Results

Maintain accreditation by the American Association of Museums. Meet all deadlines for grant reports and financial information

A003 - Eastern Washington Outreach

This activity provides educational programs, curriculum services and museum experiences to school districts, schools, teachers and students in eastern Washington. The activity is aligned with legislation regarding Common Core State Standards and Tribal Sovereignty in Washington State.

Account FY 2026 FY 2027 Biennium Total
FTE 1.1 1.1 1.1
001 - General Fund
State 104,000 108,000 212,000
185 - Local Museum Acct-E. Wa St Hist Soc
Non-Appropriated 12,000 10,000 22,000
FY 2026 FY 2027 Biennium Total
FTES 1.1 1.1 1.1
GFS 104,000 108,000 212,000
Other 12,000 10,000 22,000
Totals 116,000 118,000 234,000
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A004 - Museum Experience

The Society manages a nationally accredited, Smithsonian-affiliated museum interpreting the history, diverse cultures and art of eastern Washington. The museum exhibits its collection through long-term and temporary exhibits, interpretive programs, scholarship and publications, K-12 and university field trips, and community programs (lectures, workshops, seminars, musical/theatrical performances, etc.).

Account FY 2026 FY 2027 Biennium Total
FTE 5.9 5.9 5.9
001 - General Fund
State 590,000 613,000 1,203,000
185 - Local Museum Acct-E. Wa St Hist Soc
Non-Appropriated 69,000 55,000 124,000
FY 2026 FY 2027 Biennium Total
FTES 5.9 5.9 5.9
GFS 590,000 613,000 1,203,000
Other 69,000 55,000 124,000
Totals 659,000 668,000 1,327,000
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A005 - Member, Donor, Public Relations

The Society generates public awareness and non-state funding (accounting for 40-45 percent of the total budget) through media relations, social media, promotions and collateral material for programs and events, membership recruitment/retention/upgrade programs, donor development and fundraising activities, and grant writing.

Account FY 2026 FY 2027 Biennium Total
FTE 7.9 7.9 7.9
001 - General Fund
State 1,000 1,000 2,000
185 - Local Museum Acct-E. Wa St Hist Soc
Non-Appropriated 496,000 409,000 905,000
FY 2026 FY 2027 Biennium Total
FTES 7.9 7.9 7.9
GFS 1,000 1,000 2,000
Other 496,000 409,000 905,000
Totals 497,000 410,000 907,000
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A006 - Facilities Operations

The Society maintains a 5-acre campus with two historic buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places, administrative offices, public auditorium and amphitheater, archive and collections storage, and Exhibit Hall. This activity includes utilities, HVAC for environmental control, security services, custodial and grounds care, and all capital (maintenance and repair) projects.

Account FY 2026 FY 2027 Biennium Total
FTE 9.5 9.5 9.5
001 - General Fund
State 1,311,000 1,329,000 2,640,000
185 - Local Museum Acct-E. Wa St Hist Soc
Non-Appropriated 171,000 139,000 310,000
FY 2026 FY 2027 Biennium Total
FTES 9.5 9.5 9.5
GFS 1,311,000 1,329,000 2,640,000
Other 171,000 139,000 310,000
Totals 1,482,000 1,468,000 2,950,000

Expected Results

To be developed.