As of September 30, 2009, the total market value totaled $830.3 million.
Five permanent funds - Agricultural, Common School, Normal School, Scientific University, and State University -
were established through land grants from the federal government to benefit Washington State Schools, colleges and universities.
Earnings on investments from a sixth trust are used for improving and maintaining Millersylvania State Park in Olympia.
The American Indian Scholarship Endowment Fund and the Foster Care Endowment Scholarship Program were created to help individuals attend college.
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