The J Paul Getty Trust
Los Angeles, CA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
95-1790021
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Open for Solicitation
Major Foundation
Private Operating Foundation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
Los Angeles, CA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
95-1790021
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Open for Solicitation
Major Foundation
Private Operating Foundation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
THE J PAUL GETTY TRUST is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker with a reported 2025 grantmaking level of $29.1M across 225 grantees, supporting causes including foundations and media access and policy. It is open for unsolicited proposals; prospective applicants should review the How to Apply section of the current profile page to assess fit.
Cause Areas
2
Media access and policy
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Los Angeles, CA
$11.6M
6%
AMERICAN COUNCIL OF LEARNED SOCIETIES
New York, NY
$6M
3%
REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
OAKLAND, CA
$5.6M
3%
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Total No. of Grants
582
Median 1st year grant
$1.6K
Median 2nd year grant
$2.5K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
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- 687 grantees
- 74 board & team members
- 11 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to The J Paul Getty Trust?
Yes. The J Paul Getty Trust accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. You can find details in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting their website.
Where does The J Paul Getty Trust give?
The J Paul Getty Trust primarily gives to organizations located in California, New York, and District Of Columbia. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are The J Paul Getty Trust’s grants?
The largest share of grants from The J Paul Getty Trust fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $1,600. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does The J Paul Getty Trust make each year?
In 2024, The J Paul Getty Trust awarded about 580 grants, totaling nearly $25.6 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did The J Paul Getty Trust fund recently?
In 2024, The J Paul Getty Trust awarded grants to about 690 grantees. Recent grantees include CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, AMERICAN COUNCIL OF LEARNED SOCIETIES, and REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to The J Paul Getty Trust?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting The J Paul Getty Trust’s website.