J. Paul Getty Trust
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| J. Paul Getty Trust | |
| Founder | J. Paul Getty |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1982 |
| Headquarters | Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Focus | 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. |
| Method | Grants, Research |
| Endowment | $5.8 billion USD |
| Website | www.getty.edu |
The J. Paul Getty Trust is the world's wealthiest art institution with an estimated endowment of $5.8 billion. Based in Los Angeles, it operates two museums: the J. Paul Getty Museum in Brentwood and the Getty Villa in Malibu, California. Its major operations, aside from the museums, include the Getty Foundation, the Getty Research Institute, and the Getty Conservation Institute.
On December 4, 2006, the trust announced the hiring of art historian James N. Wood as the trust's new president and CEO, replacing Barry Munitz, who was forced to step down earlier in the year.