Christy Walton is an American billionaire heiress and philanthropist. She inherited her wealth from her husband, John T. Walton, one of the sons of Walmart founder Sam Walton. She is known for her involvement in charitable activities and philanthropic endeavors, focusing on education and environmental causes. She has often been recognized as one of the wealthiest women in the world.
On February 8, 1949, Christy Ruth Tallant (later Walton) was born. She became an American billionaire heiress and philanthropist.
Christy Walton started contributing to philanthropic causes. Between 2002 and 2006, she contributed a total of $3.5 billion, profiled by Condé Nast Portfolio magazine in The Giving Index.
In June 2005, Christy Walton's husband, John T. Walton, died in an ultralight plane crash. She became the main heir to his fortune, estimated at US$18.2 billion.
Between 2002 and 2006, Christy Walton contributed a total of $3.5 billion, profiled by Condé Nast Portfolio magazine in The Giving Index. She is ranked as the highest female philanthropist according to the amount she gives as a percentage of her wealth.
In 2006, Christy Walton donated her old Victorian home, built in 1896, to the International Community Foundation - Center for Cross-Border Philanthropy. She also endowed $4 million towards its preservation.
In 2007, the Walton Family Charitable Support Foundation, which prioritizes education and supports various institutions, donated as much as $1.6 billion.
On March 2, 2009, it was reported that Christy Walton set up a production company called Tenaja Productions to finance a film adaptation of "Bless Me, Ultima".
In late 2010, filming wrapped in Santa Fe, New Mexico, for the film adaptation of "Bless Me, Ultima," which was financed by Christy Walton's production company.
On September 17, 2012, the film adaptation of "Bless Me, Ultima" premiered at the Plaza Theatre in El Paso, Texas.
In February 2013, the film adaptation of "Bless Me, Ultima", which was financed by Christy Walton, received a general release.
In March 2015, Christy Walton's net worth was estimated at $41.7 billion, primarily from shares in Walmart and First Solar. This wealth led Forbes to list her as the richest woman in the world for several years.
In November 2015, court documents revealed that the bulk of Christy Walton's husband's wealth had been transferred to her son, Lukas Walton, resulting in her estimated net worth decreasing to approximately US$5 billion.
In January 2020, Christy Walton donated $20,000 to The Lincoln Project, an anti-Trump super-PAC.
In May 2020, Christy Walton donated an additional $10,000 to The Lincoln Project, an anti-Trump super-PAC.
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