The J Paul Getty Trust
The J. Paul Getty Trust is a visual arts and cultural organization based in Los Angeles, California, and is classified as a private foundation on its IRS filing. Through the Getty Foundation, it awards grants to people and organizations in Los Angeles and around the world for art historical scholarship, conservation, access to museum collections and archives, and professional development.
The J Paul Getty Trust at a glance
In short: The J Paul Getty Trust gave $29.1M across 492 grants in 2025 (avg $59K), mostly in California. 28% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $29,098,518
- +13.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 492
- -15.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $59,143
- +34.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,900
- Total assets
- $13,904,189,210
- +7.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 28% first-time grantees (73 of 260, 2025)
- Primary geography
- California (52% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The J Paul Getty Trust
- How to Apply
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The Foundation says it typically does not consider general inquiries for projects outside its current priorities. Its grants are awarded through strategic initiatives, which may invite applications or offer open calls. The 2024 filing refers applicants to an attachment for contact, forms and materials, deadlines, and award restrictions, but does not provide those details in the filing information available here.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1200 Getty Center Drive Suite 800, Los Angeles, CA 90049-1685
Phone: (310) 440-7320
Website: https://getty.edu
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
6 open opportunities from The J Paul Getty Trust
Conservation Guest Scholars Grants
The J Paul Getty Trust
Amount
US $21,500 - US $43,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Getty Scholars Program Grant
The J Paul Getty Trust
Amount
US $21,500 - US $65,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Getty: Postdoctoral Fellowship Grant
The J Paul Getty Trust
Amount
US $35,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who The J Paul Getty Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Center for Cultural Innovation ($10.9M). Together the top 10 received $16.7M.
Organizations only. It also paid 204 grants to individuals ($3,679,393), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
2,631 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2,175 grants of 2,631 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation says it partners with people and organizations in Los Angeles and around the world. The Trust’s 2025 filing reports that 52% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 12% to New York, 8% to Washington, DC, and 1% to Georgia; 18% is listed with the recipient state unspecified.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 492 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The J Paul Getty Trust open to new grantees?
28%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 73 of 260 grantees (28%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $207K; repeat grants $55K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $8K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $18.3M (2022) to $29.1M (2025). In 2025 it made 492 grants totaling $29.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Center for Cultural Innovation Los Angeles, CA | Trust Grants | $10,909,326 |
| National Trust for Historic Preservation in the United States Washington, DC | Keeping It Modern | $1,550,000 |
| Center for Curatorial Leadership New York, NY | Professional Development | $1,000,000 |
| 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 Los Angeles, CA | Special Projects, Conservation | $420,000 |
| Board of Trustees of the Tate Gallery | Getty Global Art and Sustainability Fellowships | $408,850 |
| New York University New York, NY | Connecting Art Histories | $365,000 |
| Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, NY | Getty Global Art and Sustainability Fellowships | $343,530 |
| ICA LA Los Angeles, CA | Special Projects | $335,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,904,189,210 | $767,436,645 | $448,537,004 | $29,098,518 | 492 | $438,486,699 | $780,536,477 |
| 2024 | $12,953,287,350 | $505,577,525 | $420,555,483 | $25,624,724 | 582 | $420,222,130 | $585,014,638 |
| 2023 | $12,546,290,001 | $370,248,983 | $394,655,685 | $26,289,033 | 544 | $399,468,111 | $207,034,989 |
| 2022 | $12,542,871,508 | $929,678,117 | $344,395,565 | $18,347,266 | 531 | $433,811,758 | $814,603,643 |
| 2021 | $13,099,579,161 | $648,647,741 | $307,435,519 | $21,227,656 | 482 | — | $500,361,565 |
| 2020 | $10,778,929,123 | $291,491,248 | $352,049,160 | $18,392,026 | 506 | — | $423,102,965 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Getty Foundation supports projects that advance understanding and conservation of the visual arts. Its four core funding areas are art history, conservation, museum and archival collections, and professional development. The Foundation says its grants are project-based and are usually awarded through strategic initiatives developed in consultation with the fields it serves.
Its grants include support for varied kinds of organizations. For example, the Center for Cultural Innovation describes its mission as providing education, support, and services to artists and creative entrepreneurs. The National Trust for Historic Preservation says it protects significant places representing diverse cultural experiences, while the Los Angeles Conservancy describes its work as education and advocacy to recognize, preserve, and revitalize historic architectural and cultural resources. Other 2025 grantees included universities, an art museum, and the Smithsonian Institution.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the Trust reported 492 grants totaling $29,098,518. Grant amounts ranged from $50 to $10,909,326, with a median of $7,900.
Among the largest reported grants were $10,909,326 to the Center for Cultural Innovation for “Trust Grants”; $1,550,000 to the National Trust for Historic Preservation in the United States for “Keeping It Modern”; and $1,000,000 to the Center for Curatorial Leadership for “Professional Development.” Other grants included $846,226 to the Max-Planck-Gesellschaft zur Forderung der Wissenschaften for “Connecting Art Histories,” $420,000 to the Los Angeles Conservancy for “Special Projects, Conservation,” and $310,000 to the Smithsonian Institution for “Black Visual Arts Archives.”
The Foundation’s funding opportunities include organizational initiatives such as Connecting Art Histories, Building Networks, Conserving Canvas, Conserving Black Modernism, and PST ART 2030. It also lists fellowships and internships. The currently listed predoctoral and postdoctoral fellowships support individual scholars, and the graduate internships provide training and work experience; these are opportunities for participants rather than grants to outside organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Robert W. Lovelace as Chair of the Board of Trustees. Listed trustees are Antonieta Monaldi Arango, Mary Schmidt Campbell, Megan B. Chernin, Bruce W. Dunlevie, Jose E. Feliciano, Pamela J. Joyner, G. Gabrielle Starr, Jaynie Miller Studenmund, and John J. Studzinski.
The J Paul Getty Trust is led by Katherine E. Fleming, Trustee, President & CEO on every filing since 2023; 10 of 21 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Katherine E. Fleming
Trustee, President & CEO
On filings since 2023
38 hrs/week
$1.7M (2023) → $2M (2025)
Robert W. Lovelace
Chair & Board of Trustees
Trustee → Chair & Board of Trustees, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Benjamin Liou
Senior Mng Director Eq & Bonds
Mng Director Eq, Bonds & Assistant Treasurer → Senior Mng Director Eq & Bonds, 2025
On filings since 2020
38 hrs/week
$726K (2020) → $841K (2025)
Anne M. Sweeney
Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bruce W. Dunlevie
Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John J. Studzinski
Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Schmidt Campbell
Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Megan B. Chernin
Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pamela J. Joyner
Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jaynie Miller Studenmund
Trustee
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Antonieta Monaldi Arango
Trustee
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
G. Gabrielle Starr
Trustee
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jose E. Feliciano
Trustee
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephen W. Clark
Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary
On filings since 2020
38 hrs/week
$580K (2020) → $749K (2025)
William G. Humphries
Controller
On filings since 2020
38 hrs/week
$296K (2020) → $362K (2025)
Barbara Jesuele
Deputy Chief Inv Officer
Deputy Chief Inv Officer & Assistant Treasurer → Deputy Chief Inv Officer, 2025
On filings since 2024
38 hrs/week
$1.2M (2024) → $926K (2025)
Jenn Stringer
Vice President & Chief Digital Officer
On filings since 2024
38 hrs/week
$490K (2024) → $520K (2025)
Katharine Krieger
Vice President, Treasurer & CIO
On filings since 2024
38 hrs/week
$462K (2024) → $1.9M (2025)
Nancy Gibson
Vice President & Chief Hr Officer
On filings since 2024
38 hrs/week
$437K (2024) → $464K (2025)
Kelly S. Moody
Vice President, Development & Inst. Advisor
New on the 2025 filing
38 hrs/week
$146K (2025)
Pierre Ouillet
Executive Vice President, Finance & Operations
New on the 2025 filing
38 hrs/week
$548K (2025)
Former officers (15)
- Former: James M. Williams (2020–2024) — Vice President, Treasurer & CIO
- Former: Janet Feldstein McKillop (2020–2024) — Vice President & Development
- Former: Kavita Singh (2020–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Lisa Lapin (2020–2024) — Vice President, Committee & Corp Relations
- Former: Steven A. Olsen (2020–2024) — Vice President, CFO & COO
- Former: Thelma Melendez De Santa Ana (2020–2024) — Trustee
- Former: David Hughes (2023–2024) — Mng Director Pub Secretary & Assistant Treasurer
- Former: David L. Lee (2020–2023) — Chair & Board of Trustees
- Former: James Cuno (2020–2023) — Trustee, President & CEO
- Former: Richard Fagen (2020–2023) — Vice President & Chief Digital Officer
- Former: Drew G. Faust (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Ronald P. Spogli (2020–2022) — V. Chair & Board of Trustees
- Former: Maria Hummer-Tuttle (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Steve Algert (2020–2021) — Mng. Director & Assistant Treasurer
- Former: Ronald S Lauder (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $2.0M, to Katherine E Fleming (Trustee, Pres. & CEO). 10 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The J Paul Getty Trust
How much does The J Paul Getty Trust give each year?
The J Paul Getty Trust gave $29.1M across 492 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $25.6M across 582 grants.
What is The J Paul Getty Trust's typical grant size?
The J Paul Getty Trust's median grant in 2025 was $7,900, and its average grant was $59,143, across 492 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The J Paul Getty Trust that year got $207K on average.
Where does The J Paul Getty Trust give grants?
The J Paul Getty Trust gives mostly in California: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (12%) and District of Columbia (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (90 grants), New York, NY (25 grants), Pasadena, CA (11 grants) and Culver City, CA (10 grants).
Does The J Paul Getty Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 492 grants with a stated purpose on The J Paul Getty Trust's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Employee - Arts and Educational Program" (125 grants), "Graduate Interns at the Getty" (67 grants) and "Library Research Grants" (38 grants).
Who are The J Paul Getty Trust's largest grantees?
The J Paul Getty Trust's largest 2025 grantees include The Center for Cultural Innovation ($10,909,326), National Trust for Historic Preservation in the United States ($1,624,200 across 3 grants) and Center for Curatorial Leadership ($1,000,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 204 grants to individuals ($3,679,393), which are not listed by name. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The J Paul Getty Trust?
The J Paul Getty Trust reported $13.9B in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $767.4M.
What does The J Paul Getty Trust fund?
The Getty Foundation supports projects that advance understanding and conservation of the visual arts. Its four core funding areas are art history, conservation, museum and archival collections, and professional development. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The J Paul Getty Trust?
The Foundation says it typically does not consider general inquiries for projects outside its current priorities. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The J Paul Getty Trust's EIN?
The J Paul Getty Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-1790021. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
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