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The J Paul Getty Trust Grants
Private foundation · EIN 95-1790021 · IRS 990-PF filings through tax year 2024
- Total grants paid
- $54.7M
- Grants reported
- 1,074
- Median grant
- $7.7K
- Future commitments
- $13.2M
Giving by tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 492 | $29.1M |
| 2023 | 582 | $25.6M |
Where The J Paul Getty Trust gives
States of grant recipients reported on the foundation's 990-PF filings, by dollars received.
Largest reported grants
The biggest individual grants on file, as reported by the foundation to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Tax year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE CENTER FOR CULTURAL INNOVATION | LOS ANGELES, CA | TRUST GRANTS | 2024 | $10.9M |
| CHHATRAPATI SHIVAJI MAHARAJ VASTU SANGRAHALAYA | MUMBAI | TRUST GRANTS | 2023 | $3.5M |
| THE BRITISH MUSEUM | LONDON | TRUST GRANTS | 2023 | $1.6M |
| NATIONAL TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION IN THE UNITED STATES | WASHINGTON, DC | KEEPING IT MODERN | 2024 | $1.6M |
| NATIONAL TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION IN THE UNITED STATES | WASHINGTON, DC | KEEPING IT MODERN | 2023 | $1.5M |
| CENTER FOR CURATORIAL LEADERSHIP | NEW YORK, NY | PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT | 2024 | $1M |
| DESTINATION CRENSHAW | LOS ANGELES, CA | SPECIAL PROJECTS | 2023 | $1M |
| MAX-PLANCK-GESELLSCHAFT ZUR FORDERUNG DER WISSENSCHAFTEN EV | MUNICH | CONNECTING ART HISTORIES | 2024 | $846.2K |
| ARTS FOR HEALING AND JUSTICE NETWORK | LONG BEACH, CA | GETTY PRIZE | 2023 | $500K |
| LA PROMISE FUND | LOS ANGELES, CA | PST ART: ART & SCIENCE COLLIDE | 2023 | $491K |
| JAMES COOK UNIVERSITY | DOUGLAS | GETTY GLOBAL ART AND SUSTAINABILITY FELLOWSHIPS | 2024 | $442.5K |
| COURTAULD INSTITUTE OF ART | LONDON | CONNECTING ART HISTORIES | 2023 | $426K |
| LOS ANGELES CONSERVANCY | LOS ANGELES, CA | SPECIAL PROJECTS, CONSERVATION | 2024 | $420K |
| BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TATE GALLERY | LONDON | GETTY GLOBAL ART AND SUSTAINABILITY FELLOWSHIPS | 2024 | $408.9K |
| NEW YORK UNIVERSITY | NEW YORK, NY | CONNECTING ART HISTORIES | 2024 | $365K |
| ROCHESTER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | ROCHESTER, NY | GETTY GLOBAL ART AND SUSTAINABILITY FELLOWSHIPS | 2024 | $343.5K |
| ICA LA | LOS ANGELES, CA | SPECIAL PROJECTS | 2024 | $335K |
| THE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON | LONDON | GETTY GLOBAL ART AND SUSTAINABILITY FELLOWSHIPS | 2024 | $331.7K |
| SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION | WASHINGTON, DC | BLACK VISUAL ARTS ARCHIVES | 2024 | $310K |
| UNIVERSITEIT VAN AMSTERDAM | AMSTERDAM | CONSERVING CANVAS | 2023 | $309.3K |
| COLLEGE ART ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC | NEW YORK, NY | CONNECTING PROFESSIONALS/SHARING EXPERTISE | 2024 | $304K |
| SCHOOL FOR ADVANCED RESEARCH | SANTA FE, NM | CONNECTING ART HISTORIES | 2024 | $300K |
| MUSEUM ASSOCIATES | LOS ANGELES, CA | PST ART: ART & SCIENCE COLLIDE | 2023 | $294K |
| FUNDACION DEL MUSEO GUGGENHEIM BILBAO | BILBAO | GETTY GLOBAL ART AND SUSTAINABILITY FELLOWSHIPS | 2024 | $286.5K |
| EMORY UNIVERSITY | ATLANTA, GA | BLACK VISUAL ARTS ARCHIVES | 2024 | $280K |
How to apply
This foundation publishes application instructions on its latest 990-PF and does not report restricting giving to preselected organizations. See more foundations that accept applications.
- Contact
- SEE GENERAL EXPLANATION ATTACHMENT
- Address
- 1200 GETTY CENTER DRIVE SUITE 800 LOS ANGELES, CA, 900491685
- Phone
- 3104407320
- Deadlines
- SEE GENERAL EXPLANATION ATTACHMENT
- Application materials
- SEE GENERAL EXPLANATION ATTACHMENT
- Restrictions
- SEE GENERAL EXPLANATION ATTACHMENT
About this data
Figures are aggregated from The J Paul Getty Trust's IRS Form 990-PF electronic filings (2 filings on file, most recent tax year 2024). Totals reflect grants the foundation reported as paid, and can lag the current year because foundations file annually and often on extension. Source: IRS 990-PF e-file archive.