The Ariadne Getty Foundation
Accepts applications
The Ariadne Getty Foundation is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.5 million in 5 grants; the typical grant was $250,000 and the largest $500,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.5 million
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$250,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$213,493
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.7 million the year before.
0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.7 million | 5 | $347 |
| 2024 | $1.5 million | 5 | $213,493 |
How to apply
| Contact | Leigh Vales 350 S Grand Ave Ste 2000, Los Angeles, CA 90071 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (213) 593-2300, leigh@ariadnegettyfdn.org |
| What to submit | Applications should be submitted in writing and include: - a full outline of the project for which funding is needed - the cost of the project - the community affected - the benefits and impact of the project intended - other sources of funding secured in relation to the project - a full outline of the charity itself, its history, financial position and forecast, as well as its overall strategy - financial statements, management accounts, tax returns and cash-flow statements |
| Deadlines | Applications are reviewed on a quarterly basis throughout the calendar year. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Ariadne Getty Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 5 | $1.5 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Glaad | General support for glaad which is the world's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (lgbtq) media advocacy organization. | $500,000 |
| Glaad | General support for glaad which is the world's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (lgbtq) media advocacy organization. | $500,000 |
| Friends of the Center | To support the los angeles lgbt center to create the la lgbt senior center campus. | $250,000 |
| Friends of the Center | To support the los angeles lgbt center to create the la lgbt senior center campus. | $250,000 |
| Glaad | General support for glaad which is the world's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (lgbtq) media advocacy organization. | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ariadne Getty
- Leigh Vales
Questions people ask
Does The Ariadne Getty Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Applications are reviewed on a quarterly basis throughout the calendar year.
How much does The Ariadne Getty Foundation give?
$1.5 million in tax year 2024, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $250,000.
Who runs The Ariadne Getty Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Ariadne Getty (President / Director) and Leigh Vales (Vice President / Treasurer).
What does The Ariadne Getty Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly seniors.