Exactly.... The Waltons, Arizona State, a $5 Billion Hedge Fund... These are not some random people they are serious groups, colleges, and financial institutions
These are two different foundations: The Walton Family Foundation which I believe you are referring to, and the Rob and Melani Walton Foundation which is affiliated with ASU and has indicated it will be contributing research resources but not funding, unfortunately. This relationship is certainly a very positive step however IMO. I just want don't false hopes in confusing the two foundations, accidental or intentional.
There is one small Walton Foundation which provided ASU with a generous donation for which a building was named after two members of the Walton clan. This is no different than corporations making a payment for naming rights for a sports facility although it is not a charitable activity. The ASU facility has a staff of 800 persons who are rightfully ASU employees who could be providing services to our company. My guess is that in might be a handful of persons involved on a part time basis.