Top 10 Museums with the Largest Endowments (2022 Data)

Museums Leading in Financial Endowments

According to the 2022 Cultural Philanthropy Index by the Chronicle of Philanthropy, the following museums held the largest endowments as of 2020. These funds support operations, acquisitions, research, and public programs.

1. J. Paul Getty Trust – $13.6 billion
2. Smithsonian Institution – $13.5 billion
3. Metropolitan Museum of Art – $5.3 billion
4. Harvard University Art Museums – $4.6 billion
5. Cleveland Museum of Art – $3.5 billion
6. Seattle Art Museum – $3.2 billion
7. Dallas Museum of Art – $2.9 billion
8. Art Institute of Chicago – $2.8 billion
9. British Museum – $2.7 billion
10. Museum of Fine Arts, Boston – $2.6 billion

These endowments reflect long-term philanthropic support and prudent investment strategies, enabling these institutions to preserve cultural heritage and remain accessible to the public.