Ira A. Fulton

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Ira A. Fulton (born November 12, 1931 in Tempe, Arizona) is an Arizona 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] Trivia

Fulton was one of Arizona's presidential electors in the 2004 election.[11]

[edit] References

  1. ^ The 50 Most Generous Philanthropists from BusinessWeek online
  2. ^ http://www.azleg.state.az.us/legtext/46leg/2r/bills/scr1013p.pdf
  3. ^ Deseret Morning News | Ira Fulton spearheads UVU effort
  4. ^ Investor's Pledges to Two Universities Reflect Personal Connection from The Chronicle of Philanthropy
  5. ^ University of Utah Alumni Association e-newsletter, U-News & Views, January 2007
  6. ^ Daily Herald - UVSC gets half-million dollar donation
  7. ^ About Ira A. Fulton from ASU
  8. ^ Ira Fulton: Full of Surprises from BYU Magazine
  9. ^ ASU Names Mary Lou Fulton College of Education from the ASU Foundation
  10. ^ Cancer foundation gets $20 million in donations from the Daily Utah Chronicle
  11. ^ Arizona Certificate of Ascertainment, 2004Fulton graduated from Tempe High School

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