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  1. Walton Family Foundation. In 1987, Sam Walton endowed a charitable foundation. The Walton Family Foundation primarily focused on charter schools, but it later extended its program to include environmental issues, particularly water-related. In 2016, Alice and Jim Walton put a $250 million grant towards building charter school facilities.

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    • Founder of Walmart, Richest family in the United States
  2. Apr 15, 2023 · Sam Walton, the original man behind the company that now encompasses both Walmart and Sam's Club, set his family up for financial success when he divided the ownership before he died.

  3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Sam_WaltonSam Walton - Wikipedia

    World War II. Samuel Moore Walton (March 29, 1918 – April 5, 1992) was an American business magnate best known for founding the retailers Walmart and Sam's Club, which he started in Rogers, Arkansas and Midwest City, Oklahoma in 1962 and 1983 respectively. Wal-Mart Stores Inc. grew to be the world's largest corporation by revenue as well as ...

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  4. Oct 9, 2013 · The descendants of Wal-Mart founder Sam Walton, the family controls more than 50% of the Wal-Mart Corporation, according to Bloomberg, and combined are worth at least $150 billion based on Forbes ...

  5. www.forbes.com › profile › walton-1Walton family - Forbes

    Feb 8, 2024 · An estimated 45% of Walmart's stock is held by the families of seven heirs of founders Sam Walton (d. 1992) and his brother Bud (d. 1995). Heirs include Sam's three living children--Rob, Jim and ...

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  7. Apr 2, 2014 · Sam Walton was an American businessman who founded the retail chain Walmart, which grew to be the world’s largest corporation. Learn about his early years, career, family, and legacy in this comprehensive biography.

  8. Dec 14, 2018 · Sam Walton opened the first Walmart store in Arkansas in 1962. ... Even though the Walton family is raking in billions as a result of the company's success, they remain relatively under-the-radar ...

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