FOUNDATIONS

CONTENTS:

• J. Paul Getty Trust
• Graham Foundation for Advanced Studies in the Fine Arts

In 2001, giving by foundations (not including corporate foundations) increased to $25.90 billion, an increase of 5.4 percent, according to the Foundation Center. Also, despite the September 11 attack and a sharp downturn in the economy, giving to the arts, culture and the humanities increased 5.6 percent, reaching $12.14 billion or 5.7 percent of all giving in 2001. When adjusting for inflation, however, total giving in 2001 saw a decrease of 2.3 percent compared to the previous year.

http://fdncenter.org/research/trends_analysis/index.html

J. PAUL GETTY TRUST

Created in 1953 in California and last reviewed by Internet Prospector in June 1995, the J. Paul Getty Trust is a private operating foundation dedicated to the visual arts. The Getty Grant Program was established in 1984 and is the philanthropic arm of the Trust. It supports a wide range of projects that promote research in the history of art and related fields, advancement of the understanding of art and conservation of cultural heritage. In addition to the Grant Program, the Getty Trust is comprised of the J. Paul Getty Museum, the Getty Research Institute, the Getty Conservation Institute and the Getty Leadership Institute.

http://www.getty.edu

GRAHAM FOUNDATION FOR ADVANCED STUDIES IN THE FINE ARTS

Created in 1956 by a bequest from Chicago architect Ernest R. Graham, the Graham Foundation seeks to nurture and enrich an informed and creative public dialogue concerning architecture and the built environment envisioned by city planners. Graham was a protégé of Daniel Burnham, the world-famous Chicago master architect/planner who designed the Flatiron building, Manhattan's oldest surviving skyscraper, and the Reliance Building in Chicago.

Grants are available for advanced research in contemporary architecture, design and the study of urban planning, principally to Americans working within the U.S. who have demonstrated mature, creative talent and have specific work objectives. The Foundation also provides a free e-mail service that keeps you informed about Foundation-sponsored events.

http://www.grahamfoundation.org

Cathy Hampton