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The J Paul Getty Trust

Los Angeles, California  ·  EIN 951790021  ·  Private foundation

Based in Los Angeles, California, The J Paul Getty Trust has awarded $89.0M across 2,606 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2023. Its largest grant on record went to California Community Foundation. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$18.4M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$10.78B
Total assets
2,606
Grants tracked
2023
Most recent grant

What The J Paul Getty Trust funds

The J Paul Getty Trust's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, education, environment & conservation, higher education, libraries & literacy.

Arts & CultureEducationEnvironment & ConservationHigher EducationLibraries & Literacy

Populations it has supported include black communities, hispanic communities.

black communitieshispanic communities

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for The J Paul Getty Trust, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
California Community Foundation
Trust Grants: 2006 - present
Los Angeles, CA$5.0M2020
Destination Crenshaw
SPECIAL PROJECTS
Los Angeles, CA$2.5M2022
National Trust for Historic Preservation in the United States
KEEPING IT MODERN
Washington, DC$1.6M2023
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya
TRUST GRANTS
$1.4M2023
International Alliance for the Protection of Heritage in Conflict Areas
TRUST GRANTS
$1.0M2023
American Council of Learned Societies
Getty/ACLS Postdoctoral Fellowship in the History of art
New York, NY$1.0M2020
American Council of Learned Societies
Getty/ACLS Postdoctoral Fellowship in the History OF Art
New York, NY$1.0M2017
American Council of Learned Societies
Getty/ACLS Postdoctoral Fellowship in the History OF Art
New York, NY$1.0M2018
California Institute of the Arts
Pacific Standard Time: LA/LA
Valencia, CA$600K2017
The British Museum
Special Projects
$600K2017
The British Museum
TRUST GRANTS
$581K2022
The British Museum
TRUST GRANTS
$573K2023
The British Museum
TRUST GRANTS
$569K2023
American Council of Learned Societies
GETTY/ACLS POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP IN THE HISTORY OF ART
New York, NY$550K2022
The Vincent Price Art Museum Foundation
ADVANCING LATINX ART IN MUSEUMS
Monterey Park, CA$500K2023

The J Paul Getty Trust giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$13.4M
2018$13.1M
2020$18.3M
2022$18.3M
2023$25.9M

How to apply for funding from The J Paul Getty Trust

From The J Paul Getty Trust's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“SEE GENERAL EXPLANATION ATTACHMENT RESIDENTIAL RESEARCH GRANTS: OCT 1ST;OCT 15TH;NOV 1ST;NOV 15TH OF”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at getty.edu.

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Frequently asked questions about The J Paul Getty Trust

Does The J Paul Getty Trust accept grant applications?
Yes — The J Paul Getty Trust's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does The J Paul Getty Trust fund?
The J Paul Getty Trust's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include California Community Foundation, Destination Crenshaw, National Trust for Historic Preservation in the United States. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The J Paul Getty Trust give in grants?
The J Paul Getty Trust reported $18.4M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $89.0M over 2,606 grants.
Where is The J Paul Getty Trust located?
The J Paul Getty Trust is based in Los Angeles, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 951790021.
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About this profile. This page is built from The J Paul Getty Trust's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with The J Paul Getty Trust. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.