Walmart Heir Rob Walton Donates $115M to ASU to Establish Conservation School
The Walmart heir’s record-breaking gift will establish the Rob Walton School of Conservation Futures at ASU.
Alice Walton
Alice Walton, born in 1949, is an American heiress to the Walmart fortune and a notable patron of the arts. As the daughter of Sam Walton, the founder of Walmart, she has used her considerable wealth to become a driving force in the world of art. Unlike her siblings, who have taken more active roles in the family business, Alice chose to focus on the arts. She is the founder of the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville, Arkansas, a significant institution that houses a vast collection of American art spanning five centuries. Over the years, she has acquired pieces by renowned artists such as Norman Rockwell, Asher B. Durand, and Georgia O'Keeffe. Beyond her museum, Walton's influence extends to numerous philanthropic endeavors, particularly those that aim to provide access and education around the arts.
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