Ira A. Fulton
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Ira A. Fulton is an Arizonan philanthropist, land developer, and businessman. BusinessWeek has listed Fulton 36th on its list of "The 50 Most Generous Philanthropists" for 2006.[1] The Arizona Legislature has also recognized his generosity.[2]
According to BusinessWeek, Fulton and his wife have given away about $265 million, approximately 60% of their net worth.[3] Major recipients include Arizona State University (ASU), Brigham Young University (BYU),[4] the University of Utah,[5] and Utah Valley State College.[6] Both Arizona State's Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering[7] at ASU and BYU's Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering and Technology[8] are named after Fulton. Additionally the Mary Lou Fulton College of Education at ASU is named for his wife.[9] Other major recipients include Huntsman Cancer Foundation.[10]
[edit] References
- ^ The 50 Most Generous Philanthropists from BusinessWeek online
- ^ http://www.azleg.state.az.us/legtext/46leg/2r/bills/scr1013p.pdf
- ^ http://deseretnews.com/dn/view/0,1249,660192054,00.html
- ^ Investor's Pledges to Two Universities Reflect Personal Connection from The Chronicle of Philanthropy
- ^ http://www.alumni.utah.edu/u-news/january07/mention.htm
- ^ http://www.heraldextra.com/content/view/208856/
- ^ About Ira A. Fulton from ASU
- ^ Ira Fulton: Full of Surprises from BYU Magazine
- ^ ASU Names Mary Lou Fulton College of Education from the ASU Foundation
- ^ Cancer foundation gets $20 million in donations from the Daily Utah Chronicle
[edit] External links
- Fulton Homes - Ira A. Fulton is the founder and CEO
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