Rupert Johnson Jr.
Rupert Harris Johnson Jr. (born 1941) is an American billionaire businessman and philanthropist. He is the vice chairman of Franklin Resources.[2]
Rupert Johnson Jr. | |
|---|---|
| Born | Rupert Harris Johnson Jr. 1941 (age 78–79) |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Washington & Lee University |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Net worth | US$3.8 billion (January 2020)[1] |
| Spouse(s) | Maryellie Johnson |
Early life
Rupert Johnson was born in 1941, the son of Rupert Harris Johnson (1900-1989) and Amybelle Siler. His brother, Charles, is the chairman at Franklin Resources.[1]
Johnson graduated from Washington and Lee University, then served as a Marine.[1][3]
Career
In 1965, he joined his father at Franklin Resources, where he is vice chairman.[1][2]
As of January 2020, Johnson is worth US$3.8 billion.[1]
Philanthropy
Johnson sits on the board of trustees at Santa Clara University[2][3][4] and was on the board of trustees at Washington and Lee University (1993-2002).[5] He gave $100 million to Washington and Lee in June 2007, establishing a merit-based financial aid and curriculum enrichment program.[6][7]
Johnson has made donations to the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco and the Delaware Art Museum.[3] He sits on the President's Council of the United Religions Initiative.[3]
Personal life
Johnson is married to Maryellie and lives in Burlingame, California.[1]
References
- "Forbes profile: Rupert Johnson, Jr". Forbes. Retrieved 8 January 2020.
- BusinessWeek biography
- United Religions Initiative
- Santa Clara University Board of Trustees
- "Emeritus Trustees". Washington and Lee University. Archived from the original on November 15, 2012. Retrieved August 20, 2012.
- "W&L Concludes Outstanding Fund-Raising Year". W&L. August 12, 2008. Archived from the original on June 2, 2010. Retrieved August 20, 2012.
- "Washington and Lee University Receives $100 Million Gift, One of the Largest Ever to a Liberal Arts College" (PDF). W&L. June 7, 2007. Retrieved August 20, 2012.