Ira A. Fulton
Ira A. Fulton (born November 12, 1931 in Tempe, Arizona) is an Arizona philanthropist, land developer, businessman and founder of Fulton Homes. In 2006, BusinessWeek listed Fulton 36th on its list of "The 50 Most Generous Philanthropists.".[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 University.[6] Both Arizona State's Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering[7] 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]
Fulton was one of Arizona's presidential electors in the 2004 election.[11]
References
- ↑ The 50 Most Generous Philanthropists from BusinessWeek online
- ↑ http://www.azleg.state.az.us/legtext/46leg/2r/bills/scr1013p.pdf
- ↑ Deseret Morning News | Ira Fulton spearheads UVU effort
- ↑ Investor's Pledges to Two Universities Reflect Personal Connection from The Chronicle of Philanthropy
- ↑ University of Utah Alumni Association e-newsletter, U-News & Views, January 2007
- ↑ Daily Herald - UVSC gets half-million dollar donation
- ↑ About Ira A. Fulton from ASU - dead link
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Arizona Certificate of Ascertainment, 2004
External links
- Fulton Homes - Ira A. Fulton is the founder and CEO
