The J Paul Getty Trust
Accepts applications
The J Paul Getty Trust is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $28.5 million in 492 grants; the typical grant was $7,900 and the largest $10.9 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$28.5 million
- Number of grants492
- Typical grant$7,900
- Largest grant$10.9 million
- Assets$18 billion
- New grantees42%
Giving in 2024 was up from $18.4 million the year before.
42% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $21.4 million | 544 | $16 billion |
| 2023 | $18.4 million | 582 | $17 billion |
| 2024 | $28.5 million | 492 | $18 billion |
How to apply
| Contact | See General Explanation Attachment 1200 Getty Center Drive Suite 800, Los Angeles, CA 90049-1685 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (310) 440-7320 |
| What to submit, deadlines, restrictions | See general explanation attachment |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The J Paul Getty Trust funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 30 states, the most to California. It also paid $5.3 million in 109 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 224 | $15.2 million |
| New York | 54 | $3.4 million |
| District of Columbia | 10 | $2.3 million |
| Georgia | 4 | $425,200 |
| Louisiana | 2 | $316,400 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $304,615 |
| Texas | 6 | $300,700 |
| Virginia | 8 | $263,800 |
| Michigan | 3 | $257,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 12 | $199,999 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Center for Cultural Innovation | Trust grants | $10.9 million |
| National Trust for Historic Preservation in the United States | Keeping it modern | $1.6 million |
| Center for Curatorial Leadership | Professional development | $1.0 million |
| Max-Planck-Gesellschaft Zur Forderung Der Wissenschaften Ev | Connecting art histories | $846,226 |
| James Cook University | Getty global art and sustainability fellowships | $442,500 |
| Los Angeles Conservancy | Special projects, conservation | $420,000 |
| Board of Trustees of the Tate Gallery | Getty global art and sustainability fellowships | $408,850 |
| New York University | Connecting art histories | $365,000 |
| Rochester Institute of Technology | Getty global art and sustainability fellowships | $343,530 |
| Ica la | Special projects | $335,000 |
| The University College London | Getty global art and sustainability fellowships | $331,667 |
| Smithsonian Institution | Black visual arts archives | $310,000 |
| College Art Association of America Inc | Connecting professionals/sharing expertise | $304,000 |
| School for Advanced Research | Connecting art histories | $300,000 |
| Fundacion del Museo Guggenheim Bilbao | Getty global art and sustainability fellowships | $286,454 |
| Emory University | Black visual arts archives | $280,000 |
| Amistad Research Center | Black visual arts archives | $275,000 |
| Csula Auxiliary Services Inc | Black visual arts archives | $265,000 |
| Amigos del Museo del Barrio | Advancing latinx art in museums | $250,000 |
| National Gallery of Art | Advancing latinx art in museums | $250,000 |
| Regents of the University of Michigan | Connecting art histories | $250,000 |
| The Vincent Price Art Museum Foundation | Advancing latinx art in museums | $250,000 |
| Singapore Art Museum | Getty global art and sustainability fellowships | $244,205 |
| Eberhard Karls Universitat Tubingen | Connecting art histories | $234,608 |
| Regents of the University of California | Connecting art histories | $220,000 |
| Aamc Foundation | Connecting professionals/sharing expertise | $200,000 |
| Bibliotheque Nationale de France | Getty global art and sustainability fellowships | $198,121 |
| American Association of Museums | Connecting professionals/sharing expertise | $175,000 |
| Dallas Museum of Art | Conserving canvas | $150,000 |
| Museum Associates | Pst art: art & science collide | $150,000 |
| Clark Atlanta University Inc | Black visual arts archives | $140,000 |
| Fundacao de Amparo E Desenvolvimento Da Pesquisa | Getty global art and sustainability fellowships | $130,000 |
| Lincoln University Foundation of Pennsylvania | Black visual arts archives | $125,000 |
| Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara Inc | Pst art: art & science collide | $125,000 |
| Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico | Connecting art histories | $125,000 |
| Fundacao de Desenvolvimento Da Pesquisa | Conserving canvas | $124,000 |
| California Institute of the Arts | Pst art: art & science collide | $100,000 |
| Regents of the University of California | Pst art: art & science collide | $100,000 |
| Visual AIDS for the Arts Inc | Black visual arts archives | $100,000 |
| La Promise Fund | Trustee - arts and educational program | $90,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Antonieta Monaldi Arango
- Mary Schmidt Campbell
- Megan B Chernin
- Bruce W Dunlevie
- Jose E Feliciano
- Pamela J Joyner
- Robert W Lovelace
- G Gabrielle Starr
- Jaynie Miller Studenmund
- John J Studzinski
- Anne M Sweeney
- Katherine E Fleming
- Stephen W Clark
- Nancy Gibson
- William G Humphries
Questions people ask
Does The J Paul Getty Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: See general explanation attachment.
How much does The J Paul Getty Trust give?
$28.5 million in tax year 2024, across 492 grants, with a typical grant of $7,900.
Who runs The J Paul Getty Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Antonieta Monaldi Arango (Trustee), Mary Schmidt Campbell (Trustee), Megan B Chernin (Trustee) and Bruce W Dunlevie (Trustee) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does The J Paul Getty Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and international.