The Stryker Family – $11.1 Billion

The Stryker Family is widely known as one of the most powerful and richest families in America. The patriarch, Homer Stryker, was an orthopedic surgeon, inventor, and businessman. Back in 1946, Stryker founded Orthopedic Frame Company Inc., which was later renamed Stryker Corporation. Not only did Stryker inventions contributed to orthopedic care, but also to patient comfort as well as to medical staff convenience.

After Stryker and his sons passed away, his grandchildren –Pat, Jon, and Ronda- each inherited a stake in the company. However, Ronda is the only grandchild to serve on the board. What’s more, all three are philanthropists and have donated over $855 million to several causes and foundations. Believe it or not, the company generated over $12 billion in sales just in 2017 alone.