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Agency 390
Washington State Historical Society
RCW 27.34

Request $6,486,407
Net change from current biennium $789,871 Increase
Percent change from current biennium 13.9% Increase


The Washington State Historical Society is designated in statute as a trustee for the state of Washington for the preservation and presentation of materials of historical significance.

The goals of the Society are to preserve and use the collections for the educational benefit of the people of the state and nation.

The objectives are to: preserve materials under its control that are illustrative of the broad pattern of Washington history and meet professional standards of care in preservation of materials; add materials of value to the institution's collection in order to remain relevant; interpret the collections for the benefit of the public; educate through exhibits, school tours, conferences, publications, and technical assistance to the larger heritage community; provide educational outreach to underserved areas and populations; and identify and cultivate private sector funding resources.

Agency Level Summary

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Operating Budget: Summary
1995-97 Appropriations Appropriated Funds Expenditures
Amount Estimated Balance 1993-95 Actual 1995-97 Estimated 1997-99 Proposed
4,311,947 39 General Fund - Basic Account - State 2,315,847 4,311,908 5,001,733
10,589 General Fund - Basic Account - Federal Unanticipated 15,000 10,589

4,322,536

39

Total Appropriated Funds

2,330,847

4,322,497

5,001,733

Non-Appropriated Funds
Local Museum Acct-Wa St Hist Soc - Non-Appropriated 784,370 1,374,039 1,484,674
Total All Funds

3,115,217

5,696,536

6,486,407


Capital Budget: Summary*
1995-97 Appropriations Appropriated Funds Expenditures
Amount Estimated Balance 1993-95 Actual 1995-97 Estimated 1997-99 Proposed
8,282,406 546,711 State Building Construction Account - State 22,165,396 7,735,695 5,329,675


*For detail projects, see 1997-99 Capital Plan.

Operating Budget: Summary by Object

1994-95 Actual 1995-96 Estimated 1996-97 Estimated 1997-98 Proposed 1998-99 Proposed
Salaries And Wages 815,759 1,096,934 1,572,236 1,753,701 1,807,913
Employee Benefits 213,992 285,762 414,441 476,174 506,701
Personal Service Contracts 9,910 31,618 12,828 33,116 32,300
Goods And Services 494,867 1,067,972 1,130,015 923,941 893,063
Travel 14,327 31,157 26,372 20,287 21,646
Capital Outlays 18,298 17,565 9,636 17,565
Grants, Benefits & Client Services 1,552
Annual Total

1,568,705

2,531,008

3,165,528

3,224,784

3,261,623

Fiscal Year 1993-94 1,546,512
Biennium Total

3,115,217

5,696,536

6,486,407


Operating Budget: Change from Preceding Biennium

1993-95 Actual 1995-97 Estimated 1997-99 Proposed
Amount Percent Amount Percent Amount Percent
Total Historical Records and Museum Servs (175,793) (5.3)% 2,581,319 82.9% 789,871 13.9%


Employment Summary

1994-95 Actual 1995-96 Estimated 1996-97 Estimated 1997-98 Proposed 1998-99 Proposed
FTE Staff Years 24.6 33.0 49.4 53.6 53.6
Average FTE Staff Year Costs 33,161 33,240 31,827 32,718 33,730


Agency Local Funds

Washington State Historical Trust Account
This fund is considered an expendable trust with disbursements restricted to items specifically indicated by the donor. The fund pays for long-term needs not funded by the state (e.g., publication and the purchase and conservation of collections) and other objectives defined by the donor. Revenue to this fund is generated from private and corporate gifts, investment income, and fund-raising activities by the Board of Curators.


Statement of Local Fund Balances

6/30/95 Fund Balance 6/30/97 Estimated Fund Balance 1997-1999 Estimated Revenues 1997-1999 Estimated Expenditures 6/30/99 Estimated Fund Balance
Non-Budgeted Funds
Washington State Historical Trust Fund 3,798,111 450,000 90,000 90,000 450,000