J. Paul Getty Trust

J. Paul Getty Trust (Getty Trust) is an independent non-profit foundation based in Los Angeles, California. Established in 1953, the foundation primarily focuses on museum operations, research and library operations, conservation operations, and scholarship and education operations. It focuses on the visual arts in all their dimensions. It aims to further knowledge and nurture critical seeing through the growth and presentation of its collections and by advancing the understanding and preservation of the world's artistic heritage. The Board of Trustees is the governing body of the foundation which sets policies relating to spending, management, governance, professional standards, investment, and grant-making.J. Paul Getty Trust's investment portfolio is valued at over $6.93 billion, with investments in domestic and international equity, fixed income, private equity, hedge funds, and cash.