Washington Revised Code Title 64. Real Property and Conveyances § 64.04.130. Interests in land for purposes of conservation, protection, preservation, etc.--Ownership by certain entities--Conveyances--Definitions

(1) “Nonprofit historic preservation corporation” means an organization which qualifies as being tax exempt under 26 U.S.C. section 501(c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1954, as amended, and which has as one of its principal purposes the conducting or facilitating of historic preservation activities within the state, including conservation or preservation of historic sites, districts, buildings, and artifacts.

(2) “Nonprofit nature conservancy corporation” means an organization which qualifies as being tax exempt under 26 U.S.C. section 501(c)(3) (of the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1954, as amended) as it existed on June 25, 1976, and which has as one of its principal purposes the conducting or facilitating of scientific research; the conserving of natural resources, including but not limited to biological resources, for the general public; or the conserving of natural areas including but not limited to wildlife or plant habitat.