Prosperous Economy
Ensure quality cultural and recreational experiences
Strategy: Ensure quality cultural and recreational experiences
Agency: 390 - Washington State Historical Society
A001 - Acquire and Maintain Historic Collection
The Washington State Historical Society collects, catalogs, and preserves artifacts, manuscripts, maps, ephemera, photographs, digital imagery, and books that are irreplaceable and related to the interpretation of our state's history.
| Account | FY 2024 | FY 2025 | Biennium Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| FTE | 11.4 | 13.4 | 12.4 |
| 001 - General Fund | |||
| State | 1,024,000 | 1,272,000 | 2,296,000 |
| 184 - Local Museum Acct-Wa St Hist Soc | |||
| Non-Appropriated | 198,000 | 16,000 | 214,000 |
| FY 2024 | FY 2025 | Biennium Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FTES | 6.2 | 8.2 | 7.2 |
| GFS | 512,000.0 | 735,000.0 | 1,247,000.0 |
| Other | 99,000.0 | 8,000.0 | 107,000.0 |
| Totals | 611,000.0 | 743,000.0 | 1,354,000.0 |
001729 - Percentage of the collection catalogued
| Biennium | Period | Actual | Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-21 | A2 | 65% | 75% |
| 2019-21 | A3 | 75% | 75% |
| 2021-23 | A2 | 75% | 75% |
| 2021-23 | A3 | 76% | 75% |
| 2023-25 | A2 | 76% | 75% |
| 2023-25 | A3 | 0% | 76% |
002679 - Number of collection items catalogued
| Biennium | Period | Actual | Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-21 | Q1 | 315 | 200 |
| 2019-21 | Q2 | 337 | 200 |
| 2019-21 | Q3 | 244 | 200 |
| 2019-21 | Q4 | 162 | 200 |
| 2019-21 | Q5 | 461 | 200 |
| 2019-21 | Q6 | 450 | 200 |
| 2019-21 | Q7 | 490 | 200 |
| 2019-21 | Q8 | 303 | 200 |
| 2021-23 | Q1 | 294 | 200 |
| 2021-23 | Q2 | 354 | 200 |
| 2021-23 | Q3 | 354 | 200 |
| 2021-23 | Q4 | 338 | 200 |
| 2021-23 | Q5 | 339 | 200 |
| 2021-23 | Q6 | 219 | 200 |
| 2021-23 | Q7 | 301 | 200 |
| 2021-23 | Q8 | 192 | 200 |
| 2023-25 | Q1 | 93 | 200 |
| 2023-25 | Q2 | 41 | 200 |
| 2023-25 | Q3 | 208 | 200 |
| 2023-25 | Q4 | 58 | 200 |
| 2023-25 | Q5 | 83 | 200 |
| 2023-25 | Q6 | 120 | 200 |
| 2023-25 | Q7 | 0 | 200 |
| 2023-25 | Q8 | 0 | 200 |
A002 - Agency Administration
The Society's administration provides executive leadership, policy development, strategic, business, and succession planning, budget and accounting services, human resource management, risk management, and records retention.
| Account | FY 2024 | FY 2025 | Biennium Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| FTE | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.6 |
| 001 - General Fund | |||
| State | 2,602,000 | 2,651,000 | 5,253,000 |
| 184 - Local Museum Acct-Wa St Hist Soc | |||
| Non-Appropriated | 228,000 | 208,000 | 436,000 |
| FY 2024 | FY 2025 | Biennium Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FTES | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 |
| GFS | 1,299,000.0 | 1,368,000.0 | 2,667,000.0 |
| Other | 114,000.0 | 104,000.0 | 218,000.0 |
| Totals | 1,413,000.0 | 1,472,000.0 | 2,885,000.0 |
Expected Results
Board of trustees, agency managers, and state policymakers have confidence in management-provided information and can rely on it to make decisions.
A003 - Statewide Outreach
The Society engages organizations, agencies, tribes and communities statewide through outreach and effective partnerships using Heritage Capital Grants, Vancouver Fort National Historic Reserve, Women's History Consortium, history conferences, and technical advice and training for local heritage organizations
| Account | FY 2024 | FY 2025 | Biennium Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| FTE | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| 001 - General Fund | |||
| State | 1,540,000 | 2,637,000 | 4,177,000 |
| 184 - Local Museum Acct-Wa St Hist Soc | |||
| Non-Appropriated | 298,000 | 194,000 | 492,000 |
| Local | 70,000 | 70,000 | 140,000 |
| 184 - Local Museum Acct-Wa St Hist Soc Totals | 368,000 | 264,000 | 632,000 |
| FY 2024 | FY 2025 | Biennium Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FTES | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| GFS | 810,000.0 | 1,730,000.0 | 2,540,000.0 |
| Other | 184,000.0 | 132,000.0 | 316,000.0 |
| Totals | 994,000.0 | 1,862,000.0 | 2,856,000.0 |
001735 - Percentage of heritage projects requiring reappropriation
| Biennium | Period | Actual | Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-21 | A2 | 0% | 0% |
| 2019-21 | A3 | 57% | 45% |
| 2021-23 | A2 | 0% | 0% |
| 2021-23 | A3 | 13% | 30% |
| 2023-25 | A2 | 0% | 0% |
| 2023-25 | A3 | 0% | 30% |
A004 - Museum Experience
Exhibits of the long-term and temporary variety at the museums in Tacoma and Olympia; circulation of traveling exhibits statewide; school field trip services; visitor services; civic events; and public programs.
| Account | FY 2024 | FY 2025 | Biennium Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| FTE | 26.4 | 26.4 | 26.4 |
| 001 - General Fund | |||
| State | 1,978,000 | 1,698,000 | 3,676,000 |
| 184 - Local Museum Acct-Wa St Hist Soc | |||
| Non-Appropriated | 1,034,000 | 888,000 | 1,922,000 |
| FY 2024 | FY 2025 | Biennium Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FTES | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 |
| GFS | 989,000.0 | 863,000.0 | 1,852,000.0 |
| Other | 517,000.0 | 444,000.0 | 961,000.0 |
| Totals | 1,506,000.0 | 1,307,000.0 | 2,813,000.0 |
000082 - Number of museum visitors per fiscal year
| Biennium | Period | Actual | Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-21 | Q1 | 14,270 | 19,500 |
| 2019-21 | Q2 | 16,831 | 19,500 |
| 2019-21 | Q3 | 16,545 | 19,500 |
| 2019-21 | Q4 | 348 | 19,500 |
| 2019-21 | Q5 | 225 | 19,500 |
| 2019-21 | Q6 | 1,650 | 19,500 |
| 2019-21 | Q7 | 96 | 19,500 |
| 2019-21 | Q8 | 8,330 | 19,500 |
| 2021-23 | Q1 | 11,087 | 12,000 |
| 2021-23 | Q2 | 12,423 | 15,000 |
| 2021-23 | Q3 | 10,661 | 15,000 |
| 2021-23 | Q4 | 15,531 | 15,000 |
| 2021-23 | Q5 | 13,200 | 15,000 |
| 2021-23 | Q6 | 16,301 | 17,000 |
| 2021-23 | Q7 | 14,495 | 17,000 |
| 2021-23 | Q8 | 19,333 | 17,000 |
| 2023-25 | Q1 | 12,865 | 17,000 |
| 2023-25 | Q2 | 19,924 | 19,000 |
| 2023-25 | Q3 | 16,177 | 17,000 |
| 2023-25 | Q4 | 20,093 | 19,000 |
| 2023-25 | Q5 | 13,638 | 15,000 |
| 2023-25 | Q6 | 22,098 | 19,000 |
| 2023-25 | Q7 | 0 | 15,000 |
| 2023-25 | Q8 | 0 | 19,000 |
000107 - Customer satisfaction rating
| Biennium | Period | Actual | Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-21 | A2 | 90% | 90% |
| 2019-21 | A3 | 0% | 90% |
A005 - Member, Donor and Public Relations
The Society seeks earned and contributed income through a wide variety of sources and activities, promotes the Society and its offerings through media relations, advertising, social media, and community outreach.
| Account | FY 2024 | FY 2025 | Biennium Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| FTE | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.6 |
| 001 - General Fund | |||
| State | 1,330,000 | 1,412,000 | 2,742,000 |
| 184 - Local Museum Acct-Wa St Hist Soc | |||
| Non-Appropriated | 292,000 | 292,000 | 584,000 |
| FY 2024 | FY 2025 | Biennium Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FTES | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 |
| GFS | 665,000.0 | 718,000.0 | 1,383,000.0 |
| Other | 146,000.0 | 146,000.0 | 292,000.0 |
| Totals | 811,000.0 | 864,000.0 | 1,675,000.0 |
001736 - Number of members
| Biennium | Period | Actual | Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-21 | A2 | 1,940 | 2,250 |
| 2019-21 | A3 | 1,581 | 2,000 |
| 2021-23 | A2 | 1,598 | 2,000 |
| 2021-23 | A3 | 1,801 | 2,000 |
| 2023-25 | A2 | 1,849 | 2,000 |
| 2023-25 | A3 | 0 | 2,000 |
A006 - Facilities Operation
The Society maintains, operates, and secures the facilities, grounds, and infrastructure support systems in Tacoma and Olympia. It also provides for utilities, security services, special event support, and custodial care.
| Account | FY 2024 | FY 2025 | Biennium Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| FTE | 22.6 | 22.4 | 22.5 |
| 001 - General Fund | |||
| State | 2,277,000 | 2,512,000 | 4,789,000 |
| 184 - Local Museum Acct-Wa St Hist Soc | |||
| Non-Appropriated | 828,000 | 682,000 | 1,510,000 |
| FY 2024 | FY 2025 | Biennium Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FTES | 11.3 | 11.2 | 11.3 |
| GFS | 1,149,000.0 | 1,301,000.0 | 2,450,000.0 |
| Other | 414,000.0 | 341,000.0 | 755,000.0 |
| Totals | 1,563,000.0 | 1,642,000.0 | 3,205,000.0 |
000153 - Maintain accreditation from the AAM
| Biennium | Period | Actual | Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-21 | A2 | 100% | 100% |
| 2019-21 | A3 | 0% | 100% |
