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Agency 395
Eastern Washington State Historical Society
RCW 27.34

Request $1,488,040
Net change from current biennium $272,335 Increase
Percent change from current biennium 22.4% Increase


The Eastern Washington State Historical Society is designated in statute as a trustee for the state of Washington for the preservation of materials of cultural and historical significance. The primary focus is on the history of Eastern Washington and the Inland Empire and the cultures of the American Indian.

The goal of the Society is to actively engage the people of the Inland Northwest in life-long learning about regional history, visual arts, and American Indian and other cultures, especially those specific to the region. The Society fulfills its goal by collecting, preserving, and interpreting relevant material and by involving and stimulating people through integrated exhibits and programs.

The objectives of the Society are to: create a better public understanding, awareness, and appreciation for the cultural history of Eastern Washington and the Inland Northwest, the visual arts, and American Indian and other cultures, especially those specific to the region, by making maximum use of the collections and resources of the Society; collect and properly catalog and preserve regional history, visual art, American Indian, and research library materials that are consistent with the Society's collection policy; and cooperate in the preservation and presentation of the state's cultural history.

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
1,220,111 4,406 General Fund - Basic Account - State 887,387 1,215,705 1,488,040
Non-Appropriated Funds
Local Museum Acct-E. Wa St Hist Soc - Non-Appropriated 75,930

Total All Funds

963,317

1,215,705

1,488,040


Capital Budget: Summary*
1995-97 Appropriations Appropriated Funds Expenditures
Amount Estimated Balance 1993-95 Actual 1995-97 Estimated 1997-99 Proposed
471,802 State Building Construction Account - State 139,413 471,802 1,450,000


*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 292,255 289,544 401,328 405,486 410,993
Employee Benefits 77,361 79,583 109,068 106,764 107,597
Goods And Services 109,875 104,003 201,250 205,100 205,100
Travel 1,109 1,907 8,660 8,700 8,700
Capital Outlays 1,015 8,042 12,320 14,800 14,800

Annual Total

481,615

483,079

732,626

740,850

747,190

Fiscal Year 1993-94 481,702
Biennium Total

963,317

1,215,705

1,488,040


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 (175,255) (15.4)% 252,388 26.2% 272,335 22.4%


Employment Summary

1994-95 Actual 1995-96 Estimated 1996-97 Estimated 1997-98 Proposed 1998-99 Proposed
FTE Staff Years 8.8 8.4 12.0 12.0 12.0
Average FTE Staff Year Costs 33,211 34,470 33,444 33,791 34,249


Agency Local Funds

Endowment Fund - Washington State Historical Society
This fund was established to facilitate the receipt and expenditure of private contributions. It is also considered an expendable trust with disbursements restricted to items specifically indicated by the donor. This fund pays for all programs (e.g., exhibits, educational programs, collection development, and conservation). It also pays for necessary equipment, travel, and training not funded by the state.


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
Endowment Fund - Washington State Historical Society 251,231 251,300 1,539,050 1,535,000 255,350