The J. Paul Getty Trust

Highly Engaged Employees

The J. Paul Getty Trust, established in 1953, stands as a premier international cultural and philanthropic institution dedicated to the visual arts. Operating with a workforce of 1,000-5,000 employees, the organization manages a diverse portfolio of programs including the J. Paul Getty Museum, the Getty Research Institute, the Getty Conservation Institute, and the Getty Foundation. These entities collectively advance the study and preservation of global artistic heritage through rigorous research, conservation science, and public engagement initiatives.

The institution maintains a significant operational footprint across two primary locations: the Getty Center in Los Angeles and the Getty Villa in Pacific Palisades. These sites serve as hubs for scholarly research, public programming, and information management, facilitating a wide range of educational experiences. Meet The J. Paul Getty Trust's team to explore the leadership and professional expertise driving these complex cultural operations and conservation efforts. The Trust’s commitment to the arts is further evidenced by its extensive grant-making activities and long-term preservation projects that support the global museum community.

With an annual revenue of $156.3M, The J. Paul Getty Trust sustains its mission through strategic philanthropic efforts and institutional management. The organization competes within the cultural sector against major entities like the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the American Museum of Natural History. By integrating advanced conservation techniques with accessible public programming, the Trust continues to influence the standards of museum management and art historical research on a global scale.