J Paul Getty Trust — Grants, Assets & 990-PF Profile

J Paul Getty Trust is a private operating foundation based in Los Angeles, California with $12.95B in assets, focused on Philanthropy & Grantmaking. Profile based on its IRS Form 990-PF filing, compiled by Grantoria.

$12.95Btotal assets

1954IRS ruling year

Philanthropy & Grantmakingfocus area

🏆 Top 1% of 11,589 tracked U.S. private foundations by total assets.

Grants J Paul Getty Trust has awarded

40 grantees · $16.4M total in its latest IRS Form 990-PF. Largest recipients:

National Trust For Historic Preservation In The United States $1.6M
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya $1.4M
The British Museum $1.1M
Regents Of The University Of California $1.1M
International Alliance For The Protection Of Heritage In Conflict Areas $1M
The Vincent Price Art Museum Foundation $648K
Destination Crenshaw $508K
National Gallery Of Art $500K
Amigos Del Museo Del Barrio $500K
American Council Of Learned Societies $485K
Academy Foundation $423K
President And Fellows Of Harvard College $422K
Los Angeles County Museum Of Natural History Foundation $358K
School Of Oriental And African Studies $315K
Trustees Of The University Of Pennsylvania $310K
Armand Hammer Museum Of Art And Cultural Center Inc $306K
Museum Associates $297K
Library Foundation Of Los Angeles $283K
Museum Of Contemporary Art San Diego $275K
Autry Museum Of The American West $255K
Henry E Huntington Library & Art Gallery $255K
Cca - Centro Di Conservazione Archeologica Srl $248K
Oceanside Museum Of Art $240K
Art Gallery Of New South Wales Trust $240K
California Institute Of Technology $225K

Grantees recorded on Form 990-PF Part XV; amounts aggregated by Grantoria. Linked names have full recipient profiles.

Giving history

Total grants paid by year (IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV).

FY2017$13.1M
FY2019$18.4M
FY2020$21.2M
FY2021$18.3M
FY2022$26.3M

About J Paul Getty Trust

TypePrivate operating foundation
Primary focusPhilanthropy & Grantmaking
HeadquartersLos Angeles, California
EIN951790021
IRS ruling1954

Financial data from the organization's IRS Form 990-PF (Exempt Organizations Business Master File). View 990-PF filings on ProPublica →

Grants in Philanthropy & Grantmaking area

This foundation funds philanthropy & grantmaking. While we build out its grantee history, explore open federal grants in the same space:

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Frequently asked questions

What is J Paul Getty Trust?

J Paul Getty Trust is a private operating foundation based in Los Angeles, California with $12.95B in total assets, as reported on its IRS Form 990-PF.

What does J Paul Getty Trust fund?

Its primary focus area is Philanthropy & Grantmaking (IRS NTEE classification). For grant opportunities in this area, see open grants.

What is the EIN of J Paul Getty Trust?

J Paul Getty Trust's EIN is 951790021. View its 990-PF filings on ProPublica.

How do I apply for a grant from J Paul Getty Trust?

Private foundations like J Paul Getty Trust typically award grants by invitation or through their own application process — review its giving area (Philanthropy & Grantmaking) and find official contact details in its IRS Form 990-PF. Grantoria is an independent directory and is not affiliated with J Paul Getty Trust. For grants open to public application right now, use the Grant Finder.

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File (Form 990-PF), compiled by Grantoria. Financial figures reflect the latest available IRS data; grantee history is being added. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the foundation.