Planned Giving

Beginning with Mr. Getty’s founding bequest in 1976 and strengthened by subsequent gifts of art and financial donations from other supporters, today Getty is one of the world’s foremost cultural and philanthropic institutions dedicated to the presentation, conservation, and interpretation of the world’s artistic legacy.

This legacy will continue for generations through the ongoing support of visionaries like you. Please share your intention to include Getty in your estate plans so that we may recognize your generosity and welcome you to the J. Paul Getty Founder’s Society.

Members of the J. Paul Getty Founder’s Society are invited to an annual event, as well as receptions and educational events throughout the year. Members are also recognized in the biannual Development Report to Donors.  

To indicate your intention to join the J. Paul Getty Founder’s Society, please download and return the Confidential Intention Form, or contact us via email. 

If you wish to give through your estate, please refer to our sample language to include in a new will, or in a codicil to an existing will, to help ensure your gift is most useful to Getty.

Bequest for General Purposes

“I give, devise, and bequeath (the sum of [x] dollars / [identify the specific property] / all or [x] percent of the residue of my estate) to the J. Paul Getty Trust, 1200 Getty Center Drive, Los Angeles, California, for its general purposes.”

Bequest for Specified Purpose

“I give, devise, and bequeath (the sum of [x] dollars / [identify the specific property] / all or [x] percent of the residue of my estate) to the J. Paul Getty Trust, 1200 Getty Center Drive, Los Angeles, California (“Getty”), to support [identify program or purpose]. In the event of changed circumstances that, in the discretion of Getty, make it unlawful, impossible, or impracticable to carry out the designated purpose of this bequest, then Getty may use the bequest for other purposes as nearly as possible akin to the designated purpose.”

Founded by J. Paul Getty in 1953, Getty began as a small museum in Malibu. Since then, individuals have generously contributed works of art and funds to purchase art to add to the Getty’s growing collection. Items that enter Getty’s permanent collection receive unparalleled visibility, study, and care, thanks to Getty’s talented and dedicated professional staff.

Whether you are donating a single work of art or an entire collection, choosing Getty as the permanent home for your art allows for:

• Public presentation and access to your donated works of art
• Long-term care of your art through Getty’s world-class conservation facilities and expertise
• Continued research that provides new insights into the work that are then shared with a broad audience
• Stability through being housed at a preeminent arts institution with a well-managed endowment

Please note that all gifts of art or documentary material must be reviewed by Getty prior to acceptance. For more information, read the J. Paul Getty Museum’s Collection Policy.

Legal Name

Gifts and giving-related correspondence should be directed to “The J. Paul Getty Trust, 1200 Getty Center Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90049, a California charitable trust, or its successor, Federal Tax Identification Number 95-1790021.”

Tax I.D. Number

The J. Paul Getty Trust’s Tax ID number is 95-1790021.

Securities Transfer Instructions

Please review this document for security transfer instructions.

Contact our office for more information on planned giving and other ways to support the J. Paul Getty Trust and its programs.  

Michael Ruff
Director, Development Programs
(310) 440-6849
mruff@getty.edu

This website is designed to give you general information about planned gifts to Getty. It is not intended to provide specific advice about the legal or tax implications of such gifts. Before making a gift to Getty, you should consult with your financial, tax, and legal advisors for a thorough analysis of your individual situation and the tax consequences and to decide which of these vehicles might work best for you.