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Transparency

Renton Historical Society is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization incorporated June of 1971. Our EIN is 91-6071485.

Endowment

The organization is the beneficiary of an endowment valued at $5,932,527.15 as of January 1st, 2025.

 

This endowment is made up of three accounts managed by Shane Klingenstein of Edward Jones. The endowment is invested in the market, and so may change in value as the market changes.

 

It is best practice to use approximately 4% of the total endowment annually as an operational budget, so as to ensure longevity of the funds. In 2025, 4% of the endowment is approximately $240,000.

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Annual Budget

At the beginning of each year, the board of directors creates an annual budget based on the 4% expected return on the endowment, projected income from donations and licensing fees, and secured grants. The Treasurer is responsible for overseeing the allocation of funds to meet RHS's contractual obligations including utilities, rent, subscriptions and other services. 

Income

Licensing

RHS charges licensing and use fees for artifact reproductions in order to generate revenue that is reinvested into the care of the artifacts.

Online Store

By purchasing from our online gift shop, you can help us raise funds for critical initiatives while providing local, ethically sourced items for your loved ones.

Grants

We were awarded grant funding by 4Culture that will be used to help bring the remote digital collection to fruition. RHS leadership is actively seeking additional grants at the local, state and federal level.

Membership & Donations

Your generosity is the foundation of our annual operating budget. Thank you for supporting local history!

Policies

A Strong Foundation

Strong policies are mission critical because they provide clear guidelines for ethical conduct, accountability, and consistent decision-making. 

Our Commitment

RHS leadership is committed to updating our policies to reflect the changing needs, expectations and environment in which the organization now operates. You can track our updates by using the two tools below.

Completed Policies - Policy Manual

Our recently approved policies are available for your review by clicking here.

Policies Under Review

The following policies are under review by the Board of Directors.

  • Bylaws

  • Committees Policy

  • Accessibility Policy

  • Disaster Plan

  • Disaster Recovery Plan

  • Fiscal Management Policy

  • Fundraising Policy

  • Gift Acceptance Policy

  • Health and Safety Guidelines

  • Marketing Plan

  • Organizational Chart

  • Privacy Policy

  • Whistleblower Policy

  • Volunteer Policy

  • Communications Policy

  • Brand Style Guide

  • Collections Policy

  • Media Reproduction and Fee Schedule

  • Google Drive Policy

  • Document/Data Retention Schedule

  • Data Protection Policy

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