Alice Louise Walton (born 7 October 1949) is an American heiress to the fortune of Walmart Inc. She is the daughter of Walmart founder Sam Walton. Unlike her brothers Rob and Jim, who focused on running the family business, Alice focused on curating art. She founded the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville, Arkansas. She is frequently the richest woman in the world. While she does not have an active role in running Walmart, her influence as a major shareholder is significant. She focuses her time on philanthropy, particularly in the arts, education, and health.