Corporate Citizenship & Giving Guide 2021: Getty

LEADERSHIP
Executive Leadership
James Cuno
President and CEO

Board of TRUSTEES
Mary Schmidt Campbell
Spelman College

Megan B. Chernin
The Los Angeles Fund for Public Education

James Cuno
J. Paul Getty Trust

Bruce W. Dunlevie
Benchmark Capital

Drew G. Faust
Harvard University

Pamela J. Joyner
Avid Partners, LLC

David L. Lee, Chair
Clarity Partners, LP

Robert W. Lovelace
Capital Group Companies

Thelma Meléndez de Santa Ana
Inglewood Unified School District

Kavita Singh
Jawaharlal Nehru University

Ronald P. Spogli, Vice Chair
Freeman Spogli & Co.

Jaynie Miller Studenmund
Philanthropist

John Studzinski
PIMCO

Anne M. Sweeney
Philanthropist

MISSION STATEMENT
The J. Paul Getty Trust is a cultural and philanthropic institution dedicated to the presentation, conservation, and interpretation of the world’s artistic legacy.
Through the collective and individual work of its constituent programs—the Getty Conservation Institute, the Getty Foundation, the J. Paul Getty Museum, and the Getty Research Institute—Getty pursues its mission in Los Angeles and throughout the world, serving both the general interested public and a wide range of professional communities in order to promote a vital civil society through an understanding of the visual arts.

SERIVCE AREA
Through ambitious projects in Los Angeles and around the world, Getty works to make a lasting difference in art historical research, conservation and museum practice, and to promote knowledge and appreciation of art.

FAST FACTS
What percentage of total revenue goes to cause
(after operation expenses)?
One hundred percent of donated revenue goes to support Getty priorities.

What was your greatest recent community impact?
Initiated by Getty and administered by the California Community Foundation, the LA Arts Recovery Fund is the largest-ever pooled private investment for the arts across LA County. In May 2021, the fund granted $36.1 million to 90 nonprofits across the arts sector for post-pandemic rebuilding.

AREAS OF FUNDING 
Getty Patron Program
The Getty Patron Program connects individuals who share Getty’s commitment to art, culture, and ideas in a vibrant community. Patrons enjoy special access to Getty’s world of art through premier events and activities at the Getty Center and Getty Villa, live webinars, and exclusive digital content. Patron Program members provide invaluable support to major exhibitions at the Getty Museum and Getty Research Institute, the Getty Museum Arts Access education program for school-aged children and other institutional priorities.

Exhibition Sponsorship and Special Initiatives
Individuals, corporations, and foundations support our dynamic array of exhibitions, as well as innovative projects that strengthen the understanding and preservation of the visual arts in Los Angeles and beyond. Getty’s special initiatives involve collaboration among Getty programs, as well as partner organizations around the globe.

Getty Fund
Gifts to the Getty Fund help sustain the vital programming at the heart of Getty’s work and mission, making unforgettable experiences with art possible for millions of people each year, both online and in person.

In 2021, Patron Program and Getty Fund contributions directly supported the LA Arts Recovery Fund, helping local arts nonprofits across LA County impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Getty Volunteer Program
The Getty Volunteer Program is made up of dedicated and enthusiastic volunteers who provide excellent brandeder service and program support. We are not currently accepting applications for the Getty Volunteer Program.
Giving Opportunities
Getty Patron Program
•    Annual giving levels to join the Patron Program range from $1000 to $50,000.  
•    Patrons who join at the Friend, Associate, Fellow, Partner, or Benefactor level enjoy experiences identified for the specific program level. Benefits range from exclusive behind-the-scenes experiences to curated online events, invitations to exhibition openings and select public programs, and VIP parking.

Corporate and Foundation Partner Program
•    We work collaboratively with corporate partners to create sponsorships that ensure strong brand recognition and high visibility.
•    Corporate partners receive brandedized benefits designed to meet their philanthropic, marketing, networking, community engagement, and client hosting objectives.
•    Foundations that share our vision help to take our exhibitions and educational initiatives to greater heights with their generous financial support.

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