Foundation
Funding research and preservation of the visual arts
What We Do
The Getty Foundation partners with people and organizations in Los Angeles and around the world by awarding grants that support art historical scholarship, conserve art and architecture, increase access to museum collections and archives, and train visual arts professionals.
Our Funding Areas
We focus our funding on four core areas: art history, conservation, museum and archival collections, and professional development
Our grantmaking by the numbers since 1984
- 9.5K Grants made
- 530 Million dollars awarded
- 180 Countries benefited
Who We Are
Mission and History
How we have supported the visual arts and cultural heritage worldwide since 1984
Our Staff
We are professionals trained in the fields we fund and share a deep commitment to arts and culture
How We Work
Answers to frequently asked questions
Featured News
Eight Endangered Buildings Designed by Black Architects Awarded Getty Funding
In partnership with the National Trust for Historic Preservation, the grants will support conservation planning, training, and storytelling for modern sites
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Getty Foundation supports the largest art event in the United States with nearly $20 million in grants
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Impact Reports
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